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Herta Crashes Heavily in Indy 500 Qualifying, Hours After Armstrong's Practice Wreck

  • Colton Herta crashed heavily in Turn 1 during Indianapolis 500 qualifying on Saturday, requiring evaluation at the infield care center at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
  • The crash happened amid gusty 30 mph winds that shifted suddenly behind drivers, and Marcus Armstrong also crashed at nearly the same spot earlier during practice.
  • Herta’s car hit the outside wall, flipped on its side, slid into the short chute, and safety crews flipped it upright before he walked to the ambulance and was released shortly after evaluation.
  • Herta posted a 230.192 mph four-lap average to qualify 29th but lamented losing his pole chance, while Armstrong, after two waved-off qualifying attempts, entered Sunday’s shootout for the final three race spots.
  • Both drivers were cleared to continue, with Herta’s team preparing a backup car, and Armstrong expressing confidence despite the hard hit as they aim to secure a grid place before the May 25 race.
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The Hamilton Spectator broke the news in Hamilton, Canada on Saturday, May 17, 2025.
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