Indy 500 observe turns harmful as McLaughlin flips automobile in violent crash

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Scott McLaughlin had a harrowing observe expertise on the Indy 500 on Sunday. His automobile went airborne after it slammed into the wall on the observe simply forward of Pole Day qualifying.

Video showed the automobile sliding and spinning throughout the observe after the arduous collision with the wall earlier than lastly coming to a cease. McLaughlin shouldn't be the primary driver to flip over.

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Group Penske driver Scott McLaughlin's automobile is towed again to the storage after a wreck on Sunday, Could 18, 2025, throughout High 12 observe forward of qualifying for the 109th working of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. (Grace Hollars/IndyStar / USA As we speak Community through Imagn Pictures)

Up to now few days, no less than two others have additionally skilled scary airborne moments.

Kyffin Simpson flipped over throughout Quick Friday, with Colton Herta went airborne throughout Saturday's qualifying.

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McLaughlin was capable of emerge from the wreckage and appeared to keep away from any main accidents.

Mclaughlin obtained a medical analysis. Shortly after he was launched from a care middle, he stated he was "high quality." He additionally provided an apology to Group Penske.

Group Penske driver Scott McLaughlin's automobile is towed again to the storage after a wreck on Sunday, Could 18, 2025, throughout High 12 observe forward of qualifying for the 109th working of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. (Grace Hollars/IndyStar / USA As we speak Community through Imagn Pictures)

"Yeah, I am high quality," Mclaughlin stated. "I am simply actually, actually sorry for everybody at Group Penske, the fellows on the #3 automobile and everybody who builds these implausible automobiles. It (the automobile) was speaking to me and I kind of felt it and I most likely ought to have backed out. However you attempt to full a run to see what it seems like. Was it (price) the chance? In all probability wasn't. Extremely unhappy. That is principally what it felt like. You simply attempt to brace your self, and I used to be simply hoping I did not go into the catch-fence. Very grateful to IndyCar, the protection, my crew, the SAFER Limitations and every little thing like that, as a result of it stored me secure."

Shortly earlier than the crash, McLaughlin managed to propel to the highest of the charts in Quick 12 observe. The disastrous second occurred throughout Flip 2 on Sunday.

Group Penske driver Scott McLaughlin (3) stands exterior of the infield medical middle following a crash on Sunday, Could 18, 2025, throughout High 12 observe forward of qualifying for the 109th working of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. (Bob Goshert/For IndyStar / USA As we speak Community through Imagn Pictures)

The left-rear wheel suffered seen, extreme harm instantly upon affect. The racing line subsequent to the Flip 2 exit was left with a noticeable gouge. There was a stoppage in motion and crews had been deployed to make repairs.

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The SAFER Barrier additionally suffered appreciable harm.

McLaughlin, final 12 months's Indy 500 pole-sitter, won't take part in Quick 12 qualifying. Subsequently, McLaughlin's official beginning place on the Indy 500 grid shall be No. 12.

The Indy 500 shall be broadcast Could 25 on FOX with pre-coverage beginning at 10 a.m. ET. It can even be accessible to stream live on FOXSports.com and the FOX Sports activities app.