US EditionIndy 500 Driver Marcus Armstrong Taken Away on Stretcher After Heavy Crash in Qualifying Practice
- Marcus Armstrong, a 24-year-old driver from New Zealand, crashed heavily into the wall at Turn 1 during Indianapolis 500 qualifying practice on May 17, 2025.
- The crash occurred under treacherous conditions with winds gusting nearly 30 mph as cars approached speeds of 240 mph on the frontstretch.
- Armstrong managed to get out of his damaged vehicle and was promptly assisted onto a stretcher before being transported to the infield care center, from which he was discharged later.
- According to IndyCar’s chief medical officer, the driver is currently in good condition, while his teammate Felix Rosenqvist called the incident unusual and expressed wishes for a swift recovery.
- Meyer Shank Racing quickly worked on a backup car for Armstrong, but it remains uncertain who will drive it during the nearly seven-hour qualifying window starting later that day.
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Driver Marcus Armstrong slams into Indianapolis wall, avoids injury
Marcus Armstrong left the track at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on a stretcher following a single-car crash on Saturday but appeared to escape serious injury.
Armstrong injured in crash at Indy 500 practice
Marcus Armstrong was taken away on a stretcher after a heavy crash in practice for Indianapolis 500 qualifying, and it was unclear who would get into Meyer Shank Racing's backup car even if it is ready to make a four-lap run later Saturday.
Marcus Armstrong crashes during first day of Indy 500 qualifying
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Marcus Armstrong, with Meyer Shank Racing, crashed during practice on the first day of qualifying for the Indianapolis 500. Armstrong crashed on Turn 1. He started to lose control and the back of his car slammed against the wall. Armstrong gave a wave and a thumbs up as he was going into the ambulance. He was on a stretcher. Armstrong went to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Emergency Medical Center and is said to be awake a…
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