After every week of untamed hypothesis, NASCAR has lastly selected Kyle Larson’s playoff waiver.
The sanctioning physique introduced Tuesday that the motive force of the No. 5 Chevrolet for Hendrick Motorsports will likely be eligible for the NASCAR Cup Sequence playoffs.
Larson wanted the waiver to be playoff eligible after lacking the beginning of the Coca-Cola 600 on Might 26 when inclement climate delayed the beginning of the Indianapolis 500 earlier within the day.
Making his IndyCar debut, Larson completed 18th within the Indianapolis 500. He had deliberate to race within the Coca-Cola 600 on the Charlotte (N.C.) Motor Speedway later that Sunday. Just one driver, Tony Stewart in 2001, accomplished all 1,100 miles of each races on the identical day.
NASCAR deemed that Larson’s try and get to Charlotte as quickly because the Indy 500 was over was sufficient to warrant a waiver.
With NASCAR beforehand giving out waivers for accidents, suspensions and even authorized points, it looks like a no brainer to present Larson a waiver, particularly given the highlight he placed on NASCAR by making an attempt the Indy 500-Coca-Cola 600 “double.”
Larson was unable to show any laps within the Coca-Cola 600 as a result of it was delayed because of rain shortly after he arrived on the observe. The race was referred to as with out Larson ever climbing inside his race automotive.
Not solely did NASCAR make the appropriate name in permitting arguably its greatest driver to stay eligible for the championship, however it additionally ensured future makes an attempt at one of many biggest feats in motorsports may be achieved and not using a driver having to fret about jeopardizing his season.
