The NTT IndyCar Series completed two practice sessions for the 2024 Indianapolis 500 with no accidents, but that changed on Thursday morning. During the third practice session of the week, Chip Ganassi Racing driver [autotag]Linus Lundqvist[/autotag] became the first driver to wreck after his No. 8 car got loose, exiting Turn 2.
Lundqvist backed into the wall behind two Arrow McLaren drivers and descended the race track into the grass. The back of the No. 8 car was destroyed, but thankfully, the Chip Ganassi Racing driver got out under his own power. Lundqvist was later seen and released by the infield care center, so he should be good to go moving forward.
BIG trouble for @L_Lundqvist76!
The No. 8 goes around and makes hard contact with the wall.
đź“ş: #Indy500 practice on Peacock pic.twitter.com/ehkqcGUpZr
— NTT INDYCAR SERIES (@IndyCar) May 16, 2024
Lundqvist is the first but likely not the last to wreck during practice, qualifying, or the actual Indianapolis 500. The 2.5-mile track is treacherous, especially at 230 miles per hour. The Indianapolis 500 is a nerve-wracking competition, but one that provides drama and excitement like no other sporting event in 2024.
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