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Scott McLaughlin had a disastrous practice experience with the Indy 500 on Sunday. His car went into the air after being slammed against the truck wall just before Paul Day's qualifying.
The video showed the car slipping off and spinning across the truck after a violent collision with the wall before it finally stopped. McLaughlin is not the first driver to turn over.
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Team Pensuke driver Scott McLaughlin's car returned to the garage during top 12 practice prior to his 109th run of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway after a major wreck on Sunday, May 18, 2025. (via Grace Hollars/Indystar/USA Today network imaging images)
In the past few days, at least two have experienced a terrifying air moment.
Kaifin Simpson turned over on a fast Friday, and Colton Hertha went into the air during Saturday's qualifying.
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McLaughlin was able to come out of the wreckage and appeared to avoid serious injuries.
McLaughlin received a medical evaluation. Shortly after he was released from the care center, he said he was “good.” He also offered Team Penske an apology.
Team Pensuke driver Scott McLaughlin's car returned to the garage during top 12 practice prior to his 109th run of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway after a major wreck on Sunday, May 18, 2025. (via Grace Hollars/Indystar/USA Today network imaging images)
“Yeah, I'm fine,” McLaughlin said. “I'm really, really sorry to everyone at Team Penske, the #3 cars, and everyone who makes these great cars. It (the car) was talking to me and I felt it, so maybe I should have backed back. I'm grateful for Indycar, safety, my team, safer barriers and all that.
Shortly before the crash, McLaughlin managed to push towards the top of the charts with a fast 12 practice. The tragic moment happened on Turn 2 on Sunday.
Team Penske Driver Scott McLaughlin (3) is standing outside the Infield Medical Center following a crash during top 12 practice prior to his 109th run of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway after crashing on Sunday, May 18, 2025. (via imaging images of the Bob Goshert/IndyStar/USA Today network)
The left wage wheel was subjected to severe, visible damage immediately after the impact. There was a noticeable gouge remaining on the racing line next to the exit of Turn 2. A stop was made and crews were deployed for repairs.
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The safer barrier also caused considerable damage.
McLaughlin, last year's Indy 500 pole sitter, will not be competing in Fast 12 qualifying. Therefore, McLaughlin's official start position on the Indy 500 Grid will be 12th.
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