Indy 500: Scott Dixon and Scott McLaughlin have a day to forget at Indianapolis 500
Scott McLaughlin crunches his race car against pit wall at the end of the front straightaway with one lap to go before the initial green flag to start the 109th Indianapolis 500. Photo / Getty Images
The New Zealand contingent have had a day to forget at the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500.
Scott McLaughlin didn't even start the race after crashing on the practice lap while mechanical issues ruined Scott Dixon's day early on.
I truly don't know what happened. Just touched the throttle and around we went. I'm absolutely gutted for my crew, @Team_Penske, @Pennzoil and all of our fans. We'll be back stronger next year. I'm sorry. See ya in Detroit. ✌️ #INDY500 #INDYCAR
— Scott McLaughlin (@smclaughlin93) May 25, 2025
Starting fourth on the grid, Dixon was aiming for his second victory at the Brickyard but a brake issue saw him head to the pits at lap 31 and lose ground on the field. He re-joined three laps back and was chasing for the rest of the race, finishing 23rd.
Marcus Armstrong was the best of the Kiwis in 21st.
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