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Josef Newgarden crashes during Indy 500 practice

9 years ago in Sports

The car driven by Josef Newgarden hits the wall in the first turn during a practice session for the Indianapolis 500 IndyCar auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Thursday, May 18, 2017, in Indianapolis. (AP Photo/Kirk DeBrunner) Photo: Associated Press/Kirk DeBrunne

Josef Newgarden crashed during Indianapolis 500 practice Thursday.

Newgarden, who signed to drive for Roger Penske in October, lost control and spun into the Turn 1 wall before climbing out of the car and walking to a nearby SUV and taken to the track’s medical center where he was checked and cleared.

It was just the second wreck at Indianapolis Motor Speedway since practice began Monday when rookie Jack Harvey made contact with the Turn 2 wall.

Teams are preparing for this weekend’s qualifying runs. The race is scheduled for May 28.

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