Simpson Crashes, Rossi Avoids Truck at Indy 500

Kyffin Simpson, a 20-year-old driver for Chip Ganassi Racing, survived a dramatic airborne crash during Fast Friday practice for the 2025 Indianapolis 500, escaping unharmed after his No. 8 car hit the Turn 4 wall and landed upright. Simpson described the accident as 'weird' and noted that the car felt off even before the crash, prompting his team to switch to a backup car due to extensive damage. The incident caused a halt in the session for cleanup and SAFER barrier repairs. Alexander Rossi narrowly avoided hitting a safety truck arriving at the scene and later voiced his frustration about the close call. Simpson was medically cleared and remains focused on returning to practice and qualifying. Fast Friday saw increased speeds as teams prepared for the upcoming qualifying rounds.