Driver Marcus Armstrong slams into Indianapolis wall, avoids injury

Field Level Media|published: Sat 17th May, 11:52 2025

Meyer Shank Racing with Curb-Agajanian driver Marcus Armstrong (66) crashes coming out of the first turn Saturday, May 17, 2025, during practice ahead of qualifying for the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Marcus Armstrong left the track at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on a stretcher following a single-car crash on Saturday but appeared to escape serious injury.

"Marcus has been seen and released from the infield care center," his team, Meyer Shenk Racing, said in a statement Saturday morning.

The team did not state whether he could continue to race on Saturday with the backup car.

Driving the blue No. 66 Honda, Armstrong lost control while approaching a turn, spun and crashed into the wall, severely damaging the left side of the car.

He was able to climb out the mangled wreckage and immediately was placed on a stretcher. Medical director Dr. Julia Vaizer spoke to Fox Sports after Armstrong was evaluated.

"He is awake, he's alert, he's doing well," Vaizer said. "These hits at IMS oval can be really hard. We just want to make sure we don't rush things, we take our time, and make the right decisions for the driver."

So good to see a wave and a thumbs-up from Marcus Armstrong. #Indy500 pic.twitter.com/l0XTSqZPqB
— INDYCAR on FOX (@IndyCarOnFOX) May 17, 2025

Armstrong, 24, is a New Zealand native who won the 2023 NTT IndyCar Series Rookie of the Year in 2023. He spent his first two seasons driving with Chip Ganassi Racing. He has two Top 10 finishes among five starts this season.

--Field Level Media