Penske: IndyCar sure to investigate wheel that flew over stands from Indy 500 wreck
The wheel flew 350 yards over the crowd and crushed a spectator's carINDIANAPOLIS — IndyCar owner Roger Penske says he is certain series officials will investigate what led to a wheel coming loose during a crash in the Indianapolis 500, which ended up sailing over the catch fence and grandstands before landing on a parked automobile.
“I saw what happened, saw it bounced on top of a building and went and hit a car over there, which obviously is very concerning,” said Penske, whose driverPenske closed on the purchase of IndyCar and Indianapolis Motor Speedway about three years ago. The next year, three fans were killed and eight injured at Charlotte Motor Speedway when a tire and other debris flew into the stands during an Indy Racing League event. The race was canceled, and IndyCar has not returned to the speedway.
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