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Footage of Josef Newgarden’s car flipping during the weekend’s IndyCar race left many viewers stunned. The sequence, which involved contact with Louis Foster’s damaged car followed by the rollover, produced the kind of dramatic moment that is rarely seen on track.
Such incidents highlight just how vital IndyCar’s safety advances have become in protecting drivers during violent crashes. The relief among fans was palpable, and the focus appropriately shifted to ensuring those involved came through the ordeal unharmed.
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