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Watch: IndyCar Driver Flips Violently Before Coming Under 'Shower Of Sparks'
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IndyCar driver Josef Newgarden crashed into Louis Foster, causing his own car to flip and land upside down before sliding down the track in a dramatic "shower of sparks."
The incident occurred after Foster lost control of his car and came into Newgarden's path during the Bommarito Automotive Group 500 at World Wide Technology (WTT) Raceway in Madison, Illinois.
Footage from FOX IndyCar's broadcast shows how the halo saved Newgarden when the car slid down the road in an inverted position. The incident occurred when Foster lost control of his car and made contact with the wall, spinning out and coming down the track. Unfortunately, it was too late for Newgarden to avoid him due to a lack of space.
Josef Newgarden flips at WWT Raceway. — INDYCAR on FOX (@IndyCarOnFOX) June 16, 2025
Both drivers received immediate assistance from the safety officials and were taken to the medical center. After he was released from the infield care center, Foster addressed the incident and Newgarden's condition. He said:
Josef Newgarden, driver of the #2 Shell Powering Progress Team Penske Chevrolet, looks on during practice prior to the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 19, 2025 in Indianapolis,...
Josef Newgarden, driver of the #2 Shell Powering Progress Team Penske Chevrolet, looks on during practice prior to the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 19, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. More"I got a bit of a wiggle ... got a bit too high and went into the marbles," Foster said. "I just couldn't stop the car from spinning and, obviously, a pretty scary impact with myself and Josef. I'm glad he is OK."
Newsweek Sports reported another dramatic crash involving Foster from early this month in Detroit. Foster suffered from a front right suspension failure on the fastest section of the circuit, leading him to lose control of his car and clip the barrier.
Unfortunately, the momentum meant he went straight into Felix Rosenqvist before sliding down the escape road. Rosenqvist's car was sent into the tire wall with significant force.
Foster released a statement on social media after the crash. He said:
"Firstly thank you to everyone for all the messages, I am ok. I've talked to Felix and I'm also very happy that he is ok. Massive thank you to the IndyCar medical team and IndyCar as a whole for continuing to put driver safety first.
"To explain what happened: on lap 83, approaching T3 at 180mph, my front right suspension failed. This was by far the biggest and scariest crash I've had in my career. I'm very thankful to be able to get out under my own power.
"We believe it was caused by a bolt failure on the mounting block, but more internal investigation is required to be sure.
"Biggest bummer is that we were on for our season best result, and we led multiple laps, up the front on our strategy. But this is racing, sometimes it doesn't love you back. See you all in two weeks."
