IndyCar star Josef Newgarden flips in terrifying crash at WTT Raceway
Fox NewsMonday, June 16, 2025 at 11:44:50 AM
IndyCar fans held their breath Sunday night when two-time series champion Josef Newgarden and rising star Louis Foster were caught in a dramatic, high-speed crash at World Wide Technology Raceway near St. Louis. The wreck, described as "terrifying" by witnesses, sent Newgarden's car flipping violently—a stark reminder of the razor-thin margins in motorsports. Miraculously, both drivers walked away with only minor injuries, thanks to IndyCar’s stringent safety measures.
Editor’s Note: Crashes like this shake fans and drivers alike, but they also spotlight how far racing safety has come. Newgarden’s wreck could have been catastrophic a decade ago; today, it’s a testament to advances in car design and track protocols. Still, it’s a jarring wake-up call about the risks these athletes take every time they hit the track—and why safety innovation can’t slow down.
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