McLaughlin, Power Crash Unharmed at IndyCar Event

Scott McLaughlin escaped injury after a high-speed crash that sent his car through a fence during practice at Barber Motorsports Park in Leeds, Alabama, on Saturday morning, ahead of the Children's of Alabama Indy Grand Prix. The incident, which occurred during the second practice session for the NTT IndyCar Series event, also involved a separate crash by Will Power during qualifying later that day, highlighting the challenges of the 2.38-mile road course.

McLaughlin, driving the No. 3 Chevrolet for Team Penske, lost control as he approached Turn 1 while pushing for speed. He dipped his right rear wheel onto the grass outside the track, causing the car to spin backward. The vehicle slid through the gravel trap, bounced off a raised edge, and struck the tire barrier before penetrating the chain-link and cable fence. Commentators estimated his speed at more than 150 miles per hour when he left the track, though the impact velocity was lower, around 60 to 70 miles per hour. Onboard video showed McLaughlin bracing with his hands on his helmet moments before the collision.

The 32-year-old New Zealander climbed from the wreckage under his own power and was evaluated at the infield...