{"id":2439240,"date":"2025-05-26T21:19:02","date_gmt":"2025-05-27T01:19:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/watch-shocking-indy-500-footage-shows-rookie-plowing-into-his-own-crew\/"},"modified":"2025-05-26T21:21:06","modified_gmt":"2025-05-27T01:21:06","slug":"watch-shocking-indy-500-footage-shows-rookie-plowing-into-his-own-crew","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/watch-shocking-indy-500-footage-shows-rookie-plowing-into-his-own-crew\/","title":{"rendered":"Watch: Shocking Indy 500 Footage Shows Rookie Plowing into His Own Crew"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"float:left\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fwatch-shocking-indy-500-footage-shows-rookie-plowing-into-his-own-crew%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2439240&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>The 109th Indianapolis 500 was notable not only for its typical excitement but also for several unusual controversies.The race was marred for rookie driver Robert Shwartzman, who started in pole position but crashed after losing control of his vehicle while entering the pit. The collision resulted in injuries to several members of his pit crew, with one requiring a stretcher for serious injuries. Shwartzman described the frightening experience of losing control and emphasized his surprise at the brake failure.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally,the race came under scrutiny after Marcus Ericsson,who finished second,was penalized for having unapproved modifications on his car that potentially enhanced its aerodynamic efficiency. his official position was subsequently changed to 31st place following a <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >post-race inspection<\/a>. Thus, the 2025 Indy 500 will be remembered for both on-track incidents and off-track controversies.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>For fans of the Indianapolis 500, Sunday&rsquo;s 109th iteration of the storied event brought with it its usual assortment of thrills, spills, and automobiles.<\/p>\n<p>But this year&rsquo;s event brought with it some truly bizarre controversies that may help separate it from the 108 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/singer-flamed-twist-national-anthem-indianapolis-500-disrespectful\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">events<\/a> that preceded it.<\/p>\n<p>One of the biggest talking points to come out of the Indy 500 was the unceremonious end to the race for IndyCar rookie Robert Shwartzman, as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/sports\/indy-500-pole-sitter-crashes-crew-members-pit-road-really-scary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">reported<\/a> on by Fox News.<\/p>\n<p>Shwartzman, who began in pole position and had one of the quickest qualifying times for the event, ended his day after a crash that severely injured several of his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/chase-elliott-wins-nascar-dover-cup-race\/\" title=\"Chase Elliott Wins NASCAR Dover Cup ...\">pit crew members<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>After roughly 87 laps completed, Shwartzman was going for his pit stall when he <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/police-motorcycle-accident-pauses-harris-walz-motorcade-in-georgia-washington-examiner\/\" title=\"Police motorcycle accident pauses Harris-Walz motorcade in Georgia - Washington Examiner\">seemingly lost control<\/a> of his vehicle.<\/p>\n<p> <script type=\"text\/javascript\"> \t\t\tif ( getCookie( \"ff_subbed\" ) ) { \t\t\t\tdocument.getElementById(\"stnvideo\").remove() \t\t\t} else { \t\t\t\tdocument.addEventListener(\"DOMContentLoaded\", function() { \t\t\t\t\tfunction loadScript(src) { \t\t\t\t\t\tconst script=document.createElement(\"script\"); 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in the pit lane,&rdquo; Shwartzman said. &ldquo;I locked both front tires, which usually is not the case.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I wasn&rsquo;t sure if it was the brakes or because the tires were cold. And then when I came back to my pit, I really actually, I did not push, I tried to be very slow.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;But as soon as I touched my brakes, my whole front just locked, and I just went straight into the guys.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>The driver also highlighted how unnerving it was to lose control of a car: &ldquo;It was really scary, because at the moment I braked, I was just a passenger. There was nothing &mdash; no brakes.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>The crash ultimately ended Shwartzman&rsquo;s day.<\/p>\n<p>You can view the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/ap-nascar-driver-ryan-preece-awake-alert-mobile-following-terrifying-crash-daytona\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">harrowing incident<\/a> for yourself below:<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Robert Shwartzman joins <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/JamieLittleTV?\">@JamieLittleTV<\/a> to discuss what happened when he hit the wall on his pit stop. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/LTvZeiosJS\">pic.twitter.com\/LTvZeiosJS<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; INDYCAR on FOX (@IndyCarOnFOX) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/IndyCarOnFOX\/status\/1926717958602080489?\">May 25, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>But it wasn&rsquo;t just the in-race happenings that caused a stir on Sunday.<\/p>\n<p>The other reason that people may remember this Indy 500 well is that the driver who came in second place ultimately ended up in 31st place.<\/p>\n<p>As ESPN <a href=\"https:\/\/www.espn.com\/racing\/story\/_\/id\/45332490\/indy-500-runner-marcus-ericsson-penalized-31st\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">noted<\/a>, on Monday, Indy 500 runner-up Marcus Ericsson and teammate Kyle Kirkwood were penalized after a post-race inspection found that they had &ldquo;unapproved modifications&rdquo; on their cars.<\/p>\n<p>These modifications are alleged to have potentially &ldquo;helped their aerodynamic efficiency.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"ff-fancy-header-container\"> \t\t\t \t<\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-submit-correction inner-content\">\n<div class=\"correction-form\">\n<form style=\"display: none;\">\n<div class=\"sc-name-field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* Name<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"name\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc--field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* <\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<label>* Message<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t<textarea name=\"message\" required><\/textarea> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"required-message\" style=\"display: none; padding-bottom: 15px;\">* All fields are required.<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"submit\" value=\"Submit\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); firefly_sc();\"> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"firefly-sc-confirm\" style=\"display: none;\">Success!<\/div>\n<\/p><\/form>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> \t\t<script> \t\t\tfunction firefly_sc() { \t\t\t\tif( typeof window.captchaPublicKey==typeof undefined ){ \t\t\t\t\tconsole.error('window.captchaPublicKey is not defined'); \t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\tgrecaptcha.execute( window.captchaPublicKey, { action: 'submit_correction' } ).then( function( token ) { \t\t\t\t\tvar opts={ \t\t\t\t\t\taction:    'firefly_sc_submit', \t\t\t\t\t\tname:      document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"name\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\t:     document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tmessage:   document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"message\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tpost_id:   firefly_post_id, \t\t\t\t\t\tcap_token: token \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\tvar inputs=[ 'name', '', 'message' ];  \t\t\t\t\tfor( var i=0; i <inputs.length; i++ ) if( ! 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However, this year&#8217;s event was marked by some unusual controversies that set it apart from the previous 108 races. A major highlight was the abrupt end to rookie driver Robert Shwartzman&#8217;s race, as reported by Fox News. Starting from pole position with one of the fastest qualifying times, Shwartzman crashed while approaching his pit stall after completing about 87 laps, resulting in serious injuries to several members of his pit crew. As he entered the pit lane, he lost control of his car and collided with crew members who were trying to avoid him; one was severely injured and required a stretcher for assistance.<\/p>\n<p>Shwartzman expressed confusion over his brakes&#8217; performance during that moment: &#8220;It felt really strange&#8230; I locked both front tires&#8230; I wasn&#8217;t sure if it was the brakes or because the tires were cold.&#8221; He described how frightening it was to lose control: &#8220;At that moment I braked, I was just a passenger&#8230; there were no brakes.&#8221; This incident ultimately ended his participation in the race.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, another noteworthy aspect from Sunday&#8217;s Indy 500 involved second-place finisher Marcus Ericsson being demoted to 31st place due to penalties following post-race inspections revealing &#8220;unapproved modifications&#8221; on their cars that may have enhanced their aerodynamic efficiency<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":2439241,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Indy-car-vs-pit-crew.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[],"tags":[55442,55957,55958,55956,55959],"class_list":["post-2439240","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","tag-indy-500","tag-pit-incident","tag-racing-footage","tag-rookie-driver","tag-shocking-crash"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Indy-car-vs-pit-crew.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2439240","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2439240"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2439240\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2439244,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2439240\/revisions\/2439244"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2439241"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2439240"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2439240"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2439240"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}