Kyle Larson knew attempting “The Double” would come with pressure long before he ever climbed into the car. Racing in both the Indianapolis 500 and the Coca-Cola 600 on the same day is considered one of the toughest challenges in motorsports, requiring drivers to balance two completely different race cars, two major events, and near-impossible timing. Larson became just the fifth driver to attempt it, but after two years filled with weather delays, crashes, and frustration, the experience turned out to be far different from what he had originally imagined.
Now, fans are getting a closer look at everything that happened behind the scenes. “Kyle Larson vs. The Double,” which premieres Thursday on Prime Video, follows Larson through every stage of the process as he prepares for both races in 2024 and 2025. The documentary features footage captured over more than two years and gives viewers access to moments rarely seen by the public, including team meetings, simulator sessions, private flights, race shops, and conversations away from the track.
While the final results never went Larson’s way, the film focuses heavily on the chaos, pressure, and constant adjustments required just to attempt the challenge. Larson’s first run at the Double in 2024 quickly became complicated when weather delays impacted both Indianapolis and Charlotte during Memorial Day weekend. As rain pushed back schedules, Hendrick Motorsports was forced to make difficult decisions about timing and priorities.
Eventually, Larson stayed in Indianapolis to finish the Indy 500, causing him to miss NASCAR’s Coca-Cola 600 entirely after the race in Charlotte was shortened by rain. The situation became one of the biggest stories of the season. Not only did Larson fail to complete the full 1,100 miles, but NASCAR was also left to decide whether he would receive a playoff waiver after missing a Cup Series event, despite competing in another major race the same day. The documentary captures those moments from every angle.
Cameras captured conversations among Rick Hendrick, Jeff Gordon, crew chief Cliff Daniels, and others at Hendrick Motorsports as they tried to navigate a situation they could not fully control. Rather than simply focusing on the racing itself, the film shows how much planning and coordination go into an attempt like this long before the green flag ever waves. Larson’s second attempt in 2025 brought even more frustration.
Another weather delay disrupted the Indianapolis 500, and a crash later ended Larson’s day before he could complete the challenge. Even with the setbacks, Larson admitted watching the documentary helped him appreciate parts of the experience he had overlooked while living through it in real time. Instead of remembering only the disappointment, the film reminded him of the excitement surrounding the preparation, qualifying runs, and atmosphere that came with competing at two of racing’s biggest events.
The documentary also spends time looking deeper into Larson’s career outside of the Double itself. It revisits his rise through NASCAR, the challenges he faced following his 2020 suspension, and the path that eventually led him to Hendrick Motorsports and a Cup Series championship in 2021. For Larson, the project became more than just a recap of two difficult race weekends. It turned into a full look at the pressure, setbacks, and determination that come with chasing one of motorsports’ most demanding accomplishments, even when the ending never goes according to plan.
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