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 Mean: 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.

IndyCar driver Colton Herta had a rough day at the Indy 500 qualifiers after crashing his car, calling it a "terrible day for this to happen." While he walked away unharmed, the wreck puts a dent in his qualifying efforts and adds pressure as the team scrambles to regroup before the big race.

What This Mean: Crashes during Indy 500 qualifying aren’t just costly—they can shake up a driver’s entire race strategy. Herta’s setback means his team now has to repair or replace the car quickly, all while dealing with the mental toll of a high-speed wreck. For fans, it’s a reminder of how unpredictable racing can be, even before the main event.