Spotter Tyler Monn Will Be Kyle Larson's Eyes for Indy 500, NASCAR CocaCola 600 Doubleheader

• At the Indianapolis 500, Tyler Monn will share spotting duties for Kyle Larson with veteran IndyCar spotter Travis Gregg, who will be stationed in the third turn area.

• Monn will work near the first turn of the 2.5-mile track.

• As for Charlotte trip for the 600, the 31-year-old Monn will share the airplane, helicopter and street rides that will be part of the adventure.

Dozens of individuals will be involved next month when NASCAR champion Kyle Larson attempts to become the latest driver to run the Indianapolis 500 and the Coca-Cola 600, two of motorsports’ landmark races, on the same day.

One man, however, will be closer to the extended action than most. Tyler Monn, who has been Larson’s spotter for the past four seasons in the Cup Series, also will serve as the driver’s spotter at Indy, putting him in Larson’s ear for potentially 1,100 miles of racing May 26.

The Indy-Charlotte double is a grueling exercise that involves a complicated matrix of scheduling to allow Larson to continue his full-schedule run in Cup while also participating in 500 testing, practices and qualifying. Monn, 31, will share the airplane, helicopter and street rides that will be part of the adventure.

“I’ve never been more excited to do something,” said Monn, who will play a key role in his first visit to the 500, one of the world’s most significant and venerated automobile races. “It’s a great opportunity. I’m sure I’ll be worn out after the 600, but it’s a chance to do something not many people have done.”