Indy 500 Practice becomes dangerous when McLaughlin Flips car in violent crash

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Scott McLaughlin had an upset practice experience on the Indy 500 on Sunday. His car went in the air after throwing into the wall on the track right in front of the Pole Day qualification.

Video showed that the car slid and spun across the track after the hard collision with the wall before finally getting to stop. McLaughlin is not the first driver to turn over.

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Team Penske -Driver Scott McLaughlin’s car is withdrawn to the garage after a vrak on Sunday, May 18, 2025, under the Top 12 Practice prior to qualifying for the 109th driving of Indianapolis 500 on Indianapoli’s Motor Speedway. (Grace Hollars / Indystar / USA Today Network via Imag images)

In the last few days, at least two others have also experienced scary airborne moments.

Kyffin Simpson flipped over under Fast Friday, with Colton Herta went on air during Saturday’s qualification.

2025 Indy 500 Odds: Kyle Larson falls on board after qualifying 21.

McLaughlin was able to get out of the wreck and seemed to avoid major damage.

McLaughlin received a medical evaluation. Shortly after he was released from a care center, he said he was “fine.” He also offered an apology to Team Penske.

Driver Scott McLaughlin

Team Penske -Driver Scott McLaughlin’s car is withdrawn to the garage after a vrak on Sunday, May 18, 2025, under the Top 12 Practice prior to qualifying for the 109th driving of Indianapolis 500 on Indianapoli’s Motor Speedway. (Grace Hollars / Indystar / USA Today Network via Imag images)

“Yes, I’m well,” McLaughlin said. “I’m just really, really sorry about everyone on Team Penske, the guys on the #3 car and everyone who builds these amazing cars. That (the car) spoke to me and I felt and I should probably have backed up. But you are trying to finish a race to see what it feels like a catch fence.

Shortly before the crash, McLaughlin managed to drive to the top of the charts in fast 12 practice. The catastrophic moment happened during Turn 2 on Sunday.

Team Penske -Driver Scott McLaughlin (3) is outside the Infield Medical Center after a crash on Sunday, May 18, 2025, under the Top 12 Practice prior to qualifying for the 109th operation of Indianapolis 500 on Indianapoli Motor Speedway. (Bob Goshert / for Indystar / USA Today Network via Imag images)

Left-backwheel LED visible, serious injury immediately after influence. The racing line next to turning the 2 output was left with a noticeable gauge. There was a stop in action and the crews were deployed to make repairs.

The safer barrier also suffered significant damage.

McLaughlin, last year’s Indy 500 Pol-Sitter, does not participate in fast 12 qualification. Therefore, McLaughlin’s official starting position on the Indy 500 grid will be No. 12.

Indy 500 will be released on May 25 on Fox with pre-coverage, which starts at 1 p.m. 10 et. It will also be available for Stream Live at FoxSports.com and the Fox Sports app.

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