Kyffin Simpson’s Terrifying Airborne Crash Shocks Indy 500 Practice

IndyCar driver Kyffin Simpson experienced a heart-stopping moment during Indianapolis 500 practice on Friday when his car went airborne after a violent crash. The incident occurred as Simpson navigated the final turn, his vehicle’s rear end losing grip, sending him careening into the wall. The impact lifted his car briefly off the track before it slammed back down, scattering debris across the asphalt.

Practice was halted temporarily as emergency crews rushed to the scene. Remarkably, Simpson emerged unscathed, telling reporters, "I’m all good, praise the Lord." He described the crash as "weird," noting that his car felt off from the start. "Something didn’t feel right," he said, adding that his team would analyze data to prevent a repeat.

The young Caymanian, racing for Chip Ganassi Racing since 2023, is still chasing his first IndyCar victory. His career-best finish came earlier this year with a 10th-place result at the Grand Prix of Long Beach. As the Indy 500 looms, Simpson’s team faces the challenge of rebuilding confidence and machine ahead of the May 25 race, set to air live on FOX at 10 a.m. ET.