Kyle Larson trying to win both the Indianapolis 500 and the Coca-Cola 600 shows he really wants to be a top tier racer.
Attempting "The Double" presents immense challenges of skill, endurance, and logistics, last achieved by Kurt Busch in 2014.
Kyle Larson did really well in his first IndyCar race, getting fifth place on the starting lineup, even though it's a new type of racing for him.
Adverse weather and rookie errors, like restart mistakes, hindered Larson's performance, resulting in an 18th-place finish at Indianapolis.
Storms forced NASCAR to call off the Coca-Cola 600, thwarting Larson's attempt to complete the double-header feat.
Dave Mood said NASCAR didn't handle Larson's try very well, thinking it messes up the playoff rules and the series' fairness.
NASCAR rules require participation in every race for playoff eligibility, but Larson asking for an exception makes things inconsistent.
Fans' reactions to Mood's critique vary, with some supporting Larson's participation in the Indy 500 as beneficial for NASCAR.
Larson racing in big events like the Indy 500 helps more people around the world notice NASCAR and might bring in new fans.
Larson trying to do two big races shows he's really determined to be great at racing, which is what racing is all about.