Hendrick Motorsports, the renowned racing team in NASCAR, has engaged in talks with NASCAR officials regarding the potential implications of Kyle Larson's delayed start at the Indianapolis 500. As of now, Hendrick Motorsports has not officially requested a waiver for Larson to preserve his playoff eligibility if he misses the commencement of the Coca-Cola 600.

While discussions have taken place between the team and NASCAR, no decision on granting the waiver has been made yet. NASCAR rules state that drivers must participate in all 26 regular-season races to qualify for the playoffs. However, the team is unable to submit a waiver request until the driver formally misses the start. Therefore, it is highly unlikely that a decision will be reached today, especially before the Coca-Cola 600 begins.

Larson's aspirations to complete "The Double" by participating in both the Indianapolis 500 and the Coca-Cola 600 were threatened by a storm-induced delay. The reigning 2021 NASCAR Cup Series champion aimed to join an exclusive group of drivers who have successfully competed in both races on the same day.

As of 2:30 p.m. ET, rainfall had ceased at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Track president Doug Boles expressed optimism that the 2.5-mile track could be dried in two hours, with assistance from NASCAR's Air Titan track drying system, which was rented by the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

The green flag for the Coca-Cola 600 is scheduled to wave at 6:22 p.m. ET. NASCAR has expressed its intention to work alongside Larson and Hendrick Motorsports to adjust the start time at Charlotte Motor Speedway. However, it is logistically improbable for Larson to complete the Indy 500 and then arrive in North Carolina before 9:30 p.m. ET at the earliest.

As the situation unfolds, Hendrick Motorsports and Larson await further developments, while NASCAR keeps an eye on the weather conditions and continues its discussions with the team. The racing world eagerly awaits updates regarding Larson's potential exemption and the outcome of his historic bid to conquer both prestigious events in a single day.