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Toronto Sun
18-05-2025
- Automotive
- Toronto Sun
Scott McLaughlin destroys car in huge crash ahead of Indianapolis 500 qualifying
McLaughlin, who last year led a Penske sweep of the front row in qualifying, was clearly deflated after he was released from the medical centre. The New Zealanders' car was destroyed and Team Penske said they'd slot him at 12th and not even attempt a qualifying run Sunday. The car the team was working on for McLaughlin is Penske's backup speedway car and had been earmarked for teammate Josef Newgarden to use in next week's pit crew competition. McLaughlin qualified Saturday inside the top 12 and was eligible to run for the pole later Sunday. But he spun at Indianapolis Motor Speedway and immediately lifted both hands to his helmet as he braced for impact with the Turn 2 wall. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Article content Scott McLaughlin hits the wall hard in #Indy500 practice. — INDYCAR on FOX (@IndyCarOnFOX) May 18, 2025 'I'm OK, I'm just really, really, really, really, really sorry for everyone at Team Penske,' McLaughlin said. 'It was talking to me and I sort of felt it, and I probably should have backed out, but you're trying to complete a run to see what it feels like and was it worth the risk? Probably wasn't. I'm incredibly sad.' He said he felt fortunate the car did not go airborne into the catchfence, but the crash did cause damage to the track surface that IMS workers were fixing during a stoppage created by his wreck. 'They can build a new car for me, but I'm just really gutted more than anything,' McLaughlin said. 'It's hard to take, like you wish it was for something, but it was for nothing, right? In practice.' McLaughlin was also rattled to see his wife crying after his crash out of concern for him. 'They're nervous about me,' he said. 'I wanted to get out of the car straight away just so she knew I was OK.' There have been three hard crashes in the last two days at Indianapolis. Marcus Armstrong and Colton Herta both crashed Saturday and Armstrong has to qualify Sunday for the field of 33 using a road and street course backup car. Herta qualified inside the top 30 to lock himself into the field once his car was ready for qualifying. Check out our sports section for the latest news and analysis. Care for a wager? Head to our sports betting section for news and odds.
Newsweek
16-05-2025
- Automotive
- Newsweek
Kyle Larson Defiant After Indy500 Crash As He Misses NASCAR All-Star Practice
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Kyle Larson has spoken out after crashing during the Indy500 Fast Friday practice. The 32-year-old driver, who is taking on the ambitious challenge of racing in the Indy500 and the NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 on the same day, spoke to FOX Sports reporter Bob Pockrass after being cleared by the infield medical center. He explained: "Yeah, I think [I can maintain my confidence]. I think so. I think the conditions will be better tomorrow. I'm sure the track is actually cooling down a lot now, similar to what tomorrow will be. Bob, you see me crash all the time. So, I don't think it usually affects me. But yeah, we'll see. Kyle Larson goes around and into the wall at #Indy500 practice. — INDYCAR on FOX (@IndyCarOnFOX) May 16, 2025 "Like, today, I think when you turn the boost up for your speed lap, usually it's like, 'Oh my gosh,' you're flying. That didn't feel like as crazy as like the open test felt like when I turned it up for the first time. So, I'm happy the speed didn't scare me or anything like that. I think, as long as the car is okay, I think we'll be fine." Kyle Larson said he doesn't feel the crash today will impact his confidence to push it in qualifying tomorrow. @IndyCarOnFOX — Bob Pockrass (@bobpockrass) May 16, 2025 As a result of the Indy500 testing, Larson is missing the start of the NASCAR Cup Series All-Star weekend. Hendrick Motorsports confirmed that Justin Allgaier is stepping in for Larson and will also be on hand to replace him should any delays prevent him from entering the race. Cliff Daniels, crew chief for Larson's No. 5 team, said, as previously reported by Newsweek Sports: Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 Chevrolet, looks on in his car during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series AdventHealth 400 at Kansas Speedway on May 10, 2025 in Kansas City, Kansas. Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 Chevrolet, looks on in his car during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series AdventHealth 400 at Kansas Speedway on May 10, 2025 in Kansas City, Kansas."We're fortunate to have Justin and we appreciate him stepping in to help. He and Kyle are very similar in size, so there's a lot in the cockpit that's common between the two. "I think that serves him well and it serves us well. He's had some time in the simulator driving the track and he did the wheel-force test there a year ago, so he's got some experience in the Cup car at North Wilkesboro. We're looking to put in a solid practice and make sure the car drives good." What are the NASCAR Cup Series standings ahead of the All-Star Race?
Yahoo
09-02-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
FOX releasing final IndyCar driver promos on Super Bowl Sunday
FOX Sports unveiled the third and final pre-season IndyCar Series driver promo ahead of Sunday's airing of the NFL Super Bowl held in New Orleans, Louisiana. Featuring Arrow McLaren's Pato O'Ward, the ad will make its televised debut on FOX during the pre-game broadcast and again during the game between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles. Pato Who?@IndyCarOnFOX #SuperBowlLIX — Marshall Pruett (@marshallpruett) February 8, 2025 Pre-Game (all times Eastern) 1:00 – 1:30p – (15s) Tire Ad 2:00 – 2:30p – (30s) Alex Palou 3:30 – 4:00p – (30s) Pato O'Ward 4:30 – 5:00p – (30s) Josef Newgarden Super Bowl LIX 6:00p Pre-kickoff — (45s) Alex Palou 1st quarter – (30s) Pato O'Ward Halftime – (45s) Josef Newgarden Story originally appeared on Racer
