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Scott McLaughlin's Car Crashes Into Catchfence at IndyCar Practice
McLaughlin spun entering Turn 1 and pushed through the catchfence, ending practice; Team Penske will use a backup car for the weekend, officials said.
- On Saturday, Scott McLaughlin crashed his Team Penske Chevrolet during IndyCar practice at the Alabama Indy Grand Prix, ending the morning session.
- McLaughlin's right tires hit the grass preparing for the Turn, sending his car into a 180-degree spin that backed it into the catchfence.
- The vehicle pushed through the catchfence, forcing a red flag to conclude the practice and requiring an extensive extraction effort from officials.
- After exiting the medical unit, McLaughlin said he felt fine, stating, "I feel fine and just want to get back out there."
- Team Penske is switching to a backup car for the remainder of the weekend, with IndyCar qualifying scheduled for 2:30 p.m. ET.
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