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Scott McLaughlin's car crashes into catchfence at IndyCar practice
The incident ended the Saturday morning practice session for the Alabama Indy Grand Prix
Mar. 28, 2026 at 4:23pm
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A dramatic crash during IndyCar practice exposes the raw power and danger of open-wheel racing.Leeds TodayIndyCar driver Scott McLaughlin crashed his No. 3 Team Penske Chevrolet into the catchfence during Saturday morning practice for the Alabama Indy Grand Prix. McLaughlin's car spun 180 degrees after his right tires went into the grass as he was entering Turn 1, effectively ending the practice session.
Why it matters
Crashes during practice sessions are common in IndyCar racing, but they can still cause significant damage to cars and impact a team's preparation for the actual race. This incident will require McLaughlin's team to assess the extent of the damage and make any necessary repairs before the race.
The details
According to reports, McLaughlin's car got into the grass as he was entering Turn 1, causing the vehicle to spin 180 degrees and hit the catchfence. The impact ended the Saturday morning practice session, but the team indicated the damage to the car 'doesn't look that bad', suggesting they may be able to make repairs in time for the race.
- The crash occurred during Saturday morning's IndyCar practice session for the Alabama Indy Grand Prix.
The players
Scott McLaughlin
An IndyCar driver competing for Team Penske.
Team Penske
The racing team that fields McLaughlin's IndyCar entry.
The takeaway
While crashes during practice are common in IndyCar racing, this incident will still require McLaughlin's team to carefully assess the damage and make any necessary repairs before the race. The team's assessment that the damage 'doesn't look that bad' suggests they may be able to get the car back on track in time.
