Indy 500: Loose tire flies over fencing, fans after late race crash
With less than 20 laps to go in Sunday's Indianapolis 500, Felix Rosenqvist and Kyle Kirkwood collided and Kirkwood's rear left tire bounced off the track and headed toward — but over — the crowd in Turn 2.
It was a terrifying sight as the tire flew up over the outer fencing and headed toward the grandstand. A red flag was waved to halt the race. According to Nick Criser who was in the area, the tire thankfully missed the crowd.
'I thought somebody was pranking me.' Flying tire avoids Indy 500 crowd, hits fan's car
I’m in short chute, barely missed the crowd in the exit of 2!!
— Nick Criser (@NickCriser) May 28, 2023
The tire hit a parked car and it appears no one was injured.
Here’s where that flying tire impacted in turn 2
@IMS #indy500 pic.twitter.com/MLexGcUu5q— Andrew Kossack (@AndrewKossack) May 28, 2023
A MIRACLE that that tire found a gap. WOW #Indy500 🏎️pic.twitter.com/JVZ8uNdAuq
— Darius Butler (@DariusJButler) May 28, 2023
I was in this turn. Hugely relieved everyone appears to be ok. Watching a wheel fly over my friends at 150 miles per hour is not an experience I’m anxious to repeat. https://t.co/H39y269zKH
— John Green (@sportswithjohn) May 28, 2023
We will update this story.
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