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Scott McLaughlin’s hopes of claiming pole position for the Indy 500 ended early
Scott McLaughlin crashed in practice, ending his chances of pole position for the Indy 500 abruptly. The wreck occurred on Sunday afternoon, prior to the second day of qualifying, sending McLaughlin airborne in his Team Penske car. Despite qualifying in the top 12 on Saturday, McLaughlin’s accident during Sunday’s session led to him hitting the Turn 2 wall. Team Penske opted to start the Indy 500 from 12th position and withdrew from qualifying on Sunday. Luckily, McLaughlin escaped unscathed and expressed regret for the incident, acknowledging the unnecessary risk he took. Despite the crash, he emphasized the importance of safety and acted quickly to reassure his wife. Additionally, Marcus Armstrong and Colton Herta were also involved in serious crashes during the weekend at Indianapolis.
