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Scott Dixon Crashes in St. Pete Opening Practice, Unhurt and No Backup Car Planned
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Scott Dixon Crashes in St. Pete Opening Practice, Unhurt and No Backup Car Planned

Scott Dixon crashed during the opening St. Pete practice while on fresh soft Firestone red-sidewall tires, sliding into the Turn 9 outside wall. He was uninjured, but the impact damaged the nose and left-front suspension; a red flag ended the session. Team Penske said Dixon is not expected to need a backup car, and teammate David Malukas narrowly avoided the crash.

Sting Ray Robb Released from Hospital After Iowa Crash; Power Wins Race
indycar1 year ago

Sting Ray Robb Released from Hospital After Iowa Crash; Power Wins Race

Sting Ray Robb, an A.J. Foyt Racing driver, was released from Mercy One Des Moines Medical Center after a severe crash during the final lap of the NTT IndyCar Series race at Iowa Speedway. Robb's car got airborne, rolled multiple times, and stopped upside down. The team expressed gratitude to the safety and medical teams for their quick response and high safety standards.

McLaughlin Wins First Oval Race at Hy-Vee IndyCar 250
indycar1 year ago

McLaughlin Wins First Oval Race at Hy-Vee IndyCar 250

Scott McLaughlin of Team Penske secured his first oval win at the Iowa Hy-Vee doubleheader, crediting his success to the mentorship of former teammate Simon Pagenaud. McLaughlin praised Pagenaud's detailed guidance and support, which helped him improve his oval racing skills significantly. This victory marks a full-circle moment for McLaughlin, who also acknowledged the contributions of his race engineer Ben Bretzman and the support of his family.

Indy 500 Fans Urged to Prepare for Storm Safety
indycar1 year ago

Indy 500 Fans Urged to Prepare for Storm Safety

Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) is urging fans attending the 108th Indianapolis 500 to prepare for potential bad weather, particularly lightning, and to have safety plans in place. IMS President Doug Boles emphasized the importance of spectator safety and mentioned that the race's start time will not be moved forward despite earlier considerations. IMS will provide updates through various channels to keep attendees informed.