Robin Matthews’ car was damaged by a blown tire during the Indianapolis 500, but he’s getting a new one, according to IndyStar.
An Indianapolis Motor Speedway spokesperson told the publication that Penske Entertainment will provide Matthews with a new vehicle after his white Chevrolet, which he named «Snowball,» suffered severe dents from a tire that was blown off after an accident involving to the cars of Felix Rosenqvist and Kyle Kirkwood during the race. .
Rosenqvist crashed into the wall with less than 20 laps to go, causing him to lose control of his car just before the track’s second turn.
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A wheel flies near a section of the second turn grandstand after a collision between Andretti Autosport driver Kyle Kirkwood (27) and Arrow McLaren SP driver Felix Rosenqvist (6) on Sunday 28 May 2023, during race 107 of the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Speedway. (USA Sports Today)
When he lost control, Kirkwood’s car flew past and he was unable to avoid Rosenqvist’s car.
One of Kirkwood’s tires flew over the barrier, and Matthews’ car was the only one damaged. The video clearly shows the tire almost landing in the stands.
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«I didn’t see him go down,» he said, via IndyStar. «I went downstairs and they said, ‘Robin, it’s your car!’ I thought, ‘No.’ I thought someone was pulling a prank on me. It’s a car. It’s okay.»
Arrow McLaren SP driver Felix Rosenqvist’s (6) car comes to a stop at turn two after hitting the wall and a subsequent collision with Andretti Autosport driver Kyle Kirkwood (27) on Sunday May 28, 2023, during the 107th Indianapolis race. 500. (USA Sports Today)
A spectator required medical attention at the infield medical center after sustaining minor injuries from debris from the crash.
One red flag went out on the track after the crash and it took two more before the race was over.
Chip Ganassi Racing driver Alex Palou (10) passes Andretti Autosport driver Kyle Kirkwood (27) who crashed into the wall after a collision with Arrow McLaren SP driver Felix Rosenqvist (6), on Sunday, May 28, 2023, during the 107th race of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. (USA Sports Today)
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Josef Newgarden won the race, passing Marcus Ericsson on the last lap.