LEBANON, Tenn. — Kyle Larson hasn’t spent much time thinking about his latest failed attempt at becoming only the second driver to run all 1,100 miles of the Indianapolis 500 and the Coca-Cola 600 on the same day.

Racing at Indianapolis Motor Speedway again may just have to wait until Larson’s NASCAR career ends.

“That’s not me shutting down the 500 again,” Larson said. “Someday, maybe when I’m done with Cup racing, I would definitely love to do the 500 again, and devote all of my time to it. It’s such an awesome event, like it is the greatest event in the world. So I don’t want to miss out on that too much.”

Larson said Saturday the attempt just doesn’t make sense logistically with any small delay, weather or crash throwing off the entire schedule.

He’s been dealing with a bit of a “Double” hangover since last weekend’s attempt. He also made a quick trip to Mexico to check out the altitude and area for NASCAR’s race at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez on June 15. He slept much of Friday after getting sick.

Larson made his first try at one of the toughest challenges in motorsports in 2024 when four hours of rain delays at the Indianapolis 500 wrecked his plans at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, then made him late to Charlotte with the NASCAR race called before he ever took a lap.

Last week, Larson crashed on Lap 91 of the Indianapolis 500, flew to Charlotte and then had his NASCAR race end on Lap 246 when caught up in a wreck ending his bid to join Tony Stewart who finished sixth in the 2001 Indy 500 before flying to Charlotte where he finished third in the Cup Series race.

John Andretti was the first driver to try the double in 1994, and Robby Gordon and Kurt Busch also have given it a shot.

Asked what changes could help make competing in both races and finishing the Double possible, Larson said moving the start time up for the Indy 500 wouldn’t work. That race already starts at 9:45 a.m. on the West Coast with people there unlikely to wake up earlier.

Larson said the Coca-Cola 600 can’t start much later. Even with not many cautions, that race still ends after 11 p.m. Eastern.

“I don’t know how those guys did in the past, like that must have been perfect, weather and cautions and all that,” Larson said.

The 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series continues at Nashville Superspeedway on Saturday, May 31, with qualifying up first ahead of the Tennessee Lottery 250.

This weekend’s race takes place just days after an exciting event at Charlotte in which Cup Series star William Byron ran out as the winner.

That, combined with Kyle Larson’s win at Texas earlier this month, means that only Cup Series drivers have won an Xfinity Series race so far in the month of May.

With just this weekend’s race to go, it will certainly be exciting to watch who comes out on top on this occasion, particularly with another Cup Series driver in Ross Chastain competing this weekend.

In terms of the Xfinity Series standings, heading to Nashville, Justin Allgaier continues to lead the way, with the No. 7 driver holding a 72-point advantage over his closest rival, Austin Hill, at present. Elsewhere, Sam Mayer, Jesse Love and Brandon Jones round out the current top five.

With that said, let’s take a look at all of the timing and TV details you need to know ahead of Saturday’s qualifying session.

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NASCAR Xfinity Series Nashville qualifying start times

NASCAR Xfinity Series qualifying at Charlotte Motor Speedway starts today (Saturday, May 31) at 3:10 pm ET. You can find the start time converted to your local city and time zone below.

How to watch NASCAR Xfinity Series qualifying live on TV today

NASCAR Xfinity Series Qualifying action from Nashville Superspeedway today can be watched for FREE live on the CW App.

In 2025, all of the action from the Xfinity Series is set to be shown live on the CW in the United States.

Broadcast details may vary depending on your location.

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Ahead of Prime Video’s first weekend streaming a NASCAR Cup Series race, the first half a four-part documentary on the late, great Dale Earnhardt was released. The show immediately shot to No. 1 among trending shows on the streaming service, and remains inside the top five a full week later as the final two parts were released.

After completing the series and wiping a few tears away, it’s clear that ‘Earnhardt’ did a better job than anything that came prior in painting a realistic portrait of Dale the racer, but also the human being behind ‘The Intimidator’ persona. Many only know the mythic figure now immortalized in the media and few truly understand the complex and conflicted individual behind it all. 

The two sides of Dale Earnhardt

Dale Earnhardt

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While this documentary hits on all the major moments of his career and does a great job in following both his meteoric rise and on-track struggles, where it really shines is when it details Dale’s life beyond the track. It takes on his complicated personal relationships and does not shy away from sensitive subjects.

Dale Earnhardt’s story was one of tragedy, as much as it was one of triumph, and not just because of how it ended. The way Dale Sr. so desperately sought the approval of his father and how that desire followed him throughout his career to the point where he was “chasing a ghost” is a constant theme in each part. And of course, how his own relationship with Dale Jr. was impacted by this with the father-son duo only finding common ground once Junior began to win some prominent races. And then there’s Kelley, who was barely speaking to her famous father leading up to his sudden passing. I’d like to delve deeper into all of this, but really, if you’re intrigued, just go watch it because my words can never do it justice.

This docuseries covers aspects of Earnhardt’s life and mindset that have rarely been explored in media, and never this well before. It highlights his struggles in dealing with the tragic death of Neil Bonnett, which had a monumental effect on him in 1994. Earnhardt went on to win the title that year, dedicating it to him. Despite that, he struggled to process it and talk about Bonnett with others, nor could he even bring himself to attend his best friend’s funeral.

Dale Earnhardt

Photo by: General Motors

And that’s just scratching the surface of it all. It’s a story that feels like a look at the entire Earnhardt family — not just Dale — giving a specific focus to the upbringing of his children and Dale Jr.’s early NASCAR career. 

The commentary from Dale Jr., as well as his siblings Kelley and Kerry, was some of the most captivating aspects of the entire documentary. And they are just some of the individuals who offer incredible insight into this four-part series, which carefully reconstructs the career and life of Dale Earnhardt with heart-wrenching perfection. There is no exaggeration. It is a real and unfiltered look at the NASCAR legend — the good and the bad.

And yes, the final episode is quite heavy, as it focuses on the 2001 Daytona 500 and the events that followed. We even hear about the intimate moments in the hospital with Dale Jr. unable to fully enter the room while Darrell Waltrip asked to go in to give his friend and old rival a final goodbye. You will likely come away from the show with a new understanding of Earnhardt and his life, even if you’re already a long-time fan. 

LEBANON, Tenn. (AP) — Kyle Larson hasn’t spent much time thinking about his latest failed attempt at becoming only the second driver to run all 1,100 miles of the Indianapolis 500 and the Coca-Cola 600 on the same day.

Racing at Indianapolis Motor Speedway again may just have to wait until Larson’s NASCAR career ends.

“That’s not me shutting down the 500 again,” Larson said. “Someday, maybe when I’m done with Cup racing, I would definitely love to do the 500 again, and devote all of my time to it. It’s such an awesome event, like it is the greatest event in the world. So I don’t want to miss out on that too much.”

Larson said Saturday the attempt just doesn’t make sense logistically with any small delay, weather or crash throwing off the entire schedule.

He’s been dealing with a bit of a “Double” hangover since last weekend’s attempt. He also made a quick trip to Mexico to check out the altitude and area for NASCAR’s race at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez on June 15. He slept much of Friday after getting sick.

Larson made his first try at one of the toughest challenges in motorsports in 2024 when four hours of rain delays at the Indianapolis 500 wrecked his plans at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, then made him late to Charlotte with the NASCAR race called before he ever took a lap.

Last week, Larson crashed on Lap 91 of the Indianapolis 500, flew to Charlotte and then had his NASCAR race end on Lap 246 when caught up in a wreck ending his bid to join Tony Stewart who finished sixth in the 2001 Indy 500 before flying to Charlotte where he finished third in the Cup Series race.

John Andretti was the first driver to try the double in 1994, and Robby Gordon and Kurt Busch also have given it a shot.

Asked what changes could help make competing in both races and finishing the Double possible, Larson said moving the start time up for the Indy 500 wouldn’t work. That race already starts at 9:45 a.m. on the West Coast with people there unlikely to wake up earlier.

Larson said the Coca-Cola 600 can’t start much later. Even with not many cautions, that race still ends after 11 p.m. Eastern.

“I don’t know how those guys did in the past, like that must have been perfect, weather and cautions and all that,” Larson said.

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