Larson hits wall to open Indy 500 testing
- Kyle Larson crashed Thursday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway during open Indy 500 testing.
- He blamed himself, stating he forgot a cockpit adjustment before the turn.
- The crash occurred on the second test day after spinning out of turn one.
- Larson stated, "It was my fault," and said the car handled differently.
- Larson was checked and released by medical staff, ending his day early.
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Crashes Mar The Day For Sato, Larson At Indy 500 Open Test
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Larson begins second try at racing’s ‘double’ by hitting the wall in Indy 500 testing
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Larson hits wall to open Indy 500 testing
INDIANAPOLIS — Kyle Larson survived his first Indianapolis 500 unscathed.
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