Marcus Armstrong, Colton Herta cleared to race after hard crashes at Indy
Fox SportsSaturday, May 17, 2025 at 6:34:58 PM

IndyCar drivers Marcus Armstrong and Colton Herta walked away from nasty crashes during Indy 500 practice—Armstrong’s car was totaled, but both have been medically cleared to keep racing. Now the focus shifts to how they’ll rebound ahead of qualifying.
What This Means: High-speed wrecks are part of the game in IndyCar, but seeing drivers walk away (and get back in the car) is always a relief. For Armstrong and Herta, the real test is shaking off the mental hurdle before the biggest race of the year. Fans will be watching to see if the crashes affect their confidence—or if they come back even sharper.
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