Watch: Horrific Footage of Former IndyCar Champion Toppling Across Helplessly During Scary Crash

2016 IndyCar champion and 2019 Indy500 champion, Simon Pagenaud was involved in a scary crash on Saturday. Fortunately, he was able to walk away from the incident unharmed.

Meanwhile, he already missed qualifying and the latest reports suggest that he will miss the Mid-Ohio race, as his replacement has been announced.

Pagenaud’s scary crash

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During practice 2 at the Mid-Ohio Indy Car race, Pagenaud reported a brake failure, which may have caused his crash. Racing for Meyer Shank Racing, his car flipped and went over the grass and into the gravel, where the car rolled almost 7 times before hitting the tirewall.

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Pagenaud talks about the crash

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After the crash, Pagenaud said, “Basically the car took off, so when I hit the gravel I just rolled. Glad I didn’t go over the tirewall and so glad of the aeroscreen, great safety thanks to IndyCar…Definitely the wildest ride of my career.” Notably, he was able to walk away from the crash, as the safety crew evaluated him.

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Pagenaud will miss the Mid-Ohio Race

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After the crash, IndyCar said, “As per IndyCar protocol, Pagenaud has not been cleared to return to racing today. He will be re-evaluated in tomorrow morning.” Now, the latest reports show that he will miss the race. In his place, Conor Daly will drive for Meyer Shank Racing.

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Watch: Horrific Footage of Former IndyCar Champion Toppling Across Helplessly During Scary Crash

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