Driver Kyffin Simpson experiences high-flying accident during thrilling practice run for the Indy 500 race
Friday at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway saw a heart-stopping moment during IndyCar practice for the Indy 500. Driver Kyffin Simpson, hailing from the Cayman Islands, found himself in a dramatic crash.
Approaching the final turn, Simpson's vehicle lost traction, resulting in a grueling impact with the wall. The car left the ground, soaring briefly before landing once more. Thankfully, he managed to stay upright and didn't flip.
Debris littered the track as practice was suspended momentarily before resuming. Relieved, Simpson informed FOX Sports, "I'm all good, praise the Lord. It's a tough way to start Fast Friday. Just a weird crash. Everything about it was weird."
Parts of the incident were strange from the start. "Even from out-lap, something didn't really feel quite right," Simpson said, "I kept going right on weight jacker and trying to help the car out. It just never really felt the way I expected it to. It was just a weird one."
Simpson, with Chip Ganassi Racing since 2023, has yet to claim victory in an IndyCar race. His best career showing came at the Grand Prix of Long Beach earlier this season, where he finished in 10th place.
Preparations are underway for the Indy 500, set to air on FOX with pre-coverage beginning at 10 a.m. ET on May 25. The race will also be available to stream live on FOXSports.com and the FOX Sports app.
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[INSIGHT] During the crash, Simpson's No. 8 Chip Ganassi Racing Honda spun 180 degrees coming through Turn 4. The car slammed the wall on the left side, then lifted off the ground and went fully airborne, nearly rolling before landing on its side. It then bounced back onto its wheels and crashed into the inside wall, coming to rest near the pit entrance. The incident forced a nearly 40-minute practice stoppage due to damage to both the car and the SAFER Barrier at Turn 4. Simpson was checked and released from the infield care center with no injuries.
Sports practice for the Indy 500 turned chaotic for Kyffin Simpson as his auto-racing vehicle lost traction, spun 180 degrees, and even left the ground during the incident at Turn 4. Fortunately, he managed to maintain control and avoid rolling over, escaping with no injuries.
