Kyle Larson does not believe there is a significant need for extended practice sessions in the Cup. Recently, there has been a lot of discussion about the amount of practice that NASCAR drivers require at specific tracks. A prominent voice in support of this issue has been the seven-time Cup champion and Hall of Famer. Now, the Hendrick Motorsport driver has been asked to share his thoughts on the necessary number of practice sessions for drivers during race weekends.
During his appearance on the Speed Street Podcast, Larson expressed that typically, 20 minutes of practice is sufficient. His teammate also shared a similar opinion on the matter. However, Larson mentioned that he would require more practice sessions at road courses, as those are tracks where he usually struggles. He also admitted that he is somewhat selfish when it comes to this topic, as he would prefer fewer practice sessions at tracks where his team has an advantage.
Practice has been a hot topic this week, even for Kyle Larson as he prepares for the Indy 500 by getting seat time in an IndyCar. Larson also added that the IndyCar will feel different for him compared to NASCAR, highlighting his varying opinions on practice sessions in different racing categories. His willingness to acknowledge his selfish viewpoint is truly commendable.
Kyle Larson is scheduled to make his debut in the Indy 500 in May. He recently participated in IndyCar practice sessions and performed exceptionally well. In light of this, Larson discussed the differences between the next-gen NASCAR cars he typically drives and the IndyCar on the same podcast.
The Hendrick Motorsport driver also noted that after a while, he felt that the IndyCar became more similar to the NASCAR cars in terms of drivability as tire degradation set in. Fans will undoubtedly be eagerly anticipating Larson’s IndyCar debut to see how his performance compares to his achievements in NASCAR.