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VIDEO – Massive Indy 500 Qualifying Crash: Herta’s Terrifying Upside-Down Ordeal Shocks Spectators

Carl Smith by Carl Smith
May 17, 2025
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VIDEO – Massive Indy 500 Qualifying Crash: Herta’s Terrifying Upside-Down Ordeal Shocks Spectators

Colton Herta Flips Car in Heart-Stopping Indy 500 Qualifying Crash

In a heart-stopping turn of events, Colton Herta experienced a massive crash during the qualifying rounds for the highly anticipated 2025 Indianapolis 500. The talented driver lost control of his car at Turn 1, causing it to flip and scrape upside down along the track in a terrifying spectacle that stunned onlookers.

Despite showing strong performance in practice sessions leading up to the qualifying round, Herta’s hopes for pole position and a shot at victory came crashing down – quite literally – on his first lap. The sudden loss of control sent his car careening into a harrowing spin, leaving him powerless to prevent the catastrophic accident.

Miraculously, Herta emerged from the wreckage unscathed, walking away from the scene with the help of track marshals. The AMR Safety Team promptly righted the overturned vehicle as the qualifying session was temporarily halted to clear the track of debris and ensure the safety of all drivers.

The nail-biting incident involving Herta was not the only one to shake up the qualifying rounds, as earlier in the day, Marcus Armstrong of Meyer Shank Racing also suffered a crash, casting doubt on his return to the competition. The treacherous combination of high speeds exceeding 230mph and unpredictable winds proved to be a challenging factor for all drivers vying for a spot on the starting grid.

Before the dramatic crash, Pato O’Ward led the pack in lap times, closely followed by seasoned drivers like Scott Dixon and the surprising standout, Robert Shwartzman of Prema Racing. As the qualifying rounds unfolded, it became evident that every fraction of a second would count in determining the final lineup for the prestigious race.

With the competition heating up and tensions running high, drivers like Graham Rahal found themselves struggling to find the necessary grip on the track, echoing concerns raised during practice sessions. As the qualifying leaderboard took shape, it was clear that the quest for pole position would be fiercely contested among the top contenders.

As the dust settled on the qualifying rounds, the stage was set for an electrifying showdown at the 2025 Indianapolis 500, where speed, skill, and nerves of steel would ultimately determine who would emerge victorious on race day.

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