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Scott McLaughlin Destroys Car in Huge Crash Ahead of Indianapolis 500 Qualifying

  • During practice on Sunday afternoon at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Scott McLaughlin suffered a spin that caused significant damage to his Team Penske vehicle, ending his opportunity to compete for the pole position.
  • McLaughlin was trying to complete a run to feel the car but questioned if the risk was worth it and probably should have backed out.
  • The crash destroyed McLaughlin's car, damaged the track surface, and caused a stoppage while IMS workers repaired the wall at Turn 2.
  • McLaughlin, who secured a spot in the top 12 on Saturday and had a chance to compete for pole position on Sunday, expressed deep regret for the situation and apologized to everyone at Team Penske.
  • Team Penske decided not to have McLaughlin make a qualifying attempt on Sunday after his crash, which ended his opportunity to secure the pole position again following his performance last year at the Indianapolis 500.
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13 WTHR broke the news in Indianapolis, United States on Sunday, May 18, 2025.
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