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Rinus VeeKay’s chances of continuing his front-row qualifying streak at the Indianapolis 500 took a hit Saturday morning when the young Dutchman spun and crashed in Turn 3 during his four-lap run. …
Rinus VeeKay’s front-row qualifying streak at the Indianapolis 500 was interrupted on Saturday morning due to a spin and crash in Turn 3 during his four-lap run. His No. 21 Ed Carpenter Racing Chevy sustained significant damage, but he managed to exit the car on his own, albeit with a noticeable limp. The ECR team quickly prepared a spare chassis for the 23-year-old driver who was cleared to race by the IndyCar Medical staff. VeeKay expressed confusion over the incident, mentioning the unexpected understeer that led to the crash, setting the team back significantly. Despite the setback, he believes they will still make it into the field, but the crash necessitated additional runs and complicated their qualifying plans.
