Accident halted race early after long rain delay
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![Signs in the grandstands direct fans to leave the stands during a weather delay for the 108th running of the Indycar Series' Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.](https://www.usatoday.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2024/05/26/USAT/73865474007-usp-indy-car-indianapolis-5001.jpg?width=660&height=441&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Signs in the grandstands direct fans to leave the stands during a weather delay for the 108th running of the Indycar Series’ Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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![Racing fans take shelter after an official evacuation order was issued due to severe weather conditions Sunday, May 26, 2024, ahead of the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway .](https://www.usatoday.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2024/05/26/USAT/73865475007-usp-indy-car-indianapolis-5002.jpg?width=660&height=406&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Racing fans take shelter after an official evacuation order was issued due to severe weather conditions Sunday, May 26, 2024, ahead of the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway .
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![Andretti Global with Curb-Agajanian driver Colton Herta (26), Riley Flynn, Cassidy Towriss and 1001 Group CEO Dan Towriss Sunday, May 26, 2024, before the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.](https://www.usatoday.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2024/05/26/USAT/73865352007-usatsi-23394526.jpg?width=660&height=461&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Andretti Global with Curb-Agajanian driver Colton Herta (26), Riley Flynn, Cassidy Towriss and 1001 Group CEO Dan Towriss Sunday, May 26, 2024, before the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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![The reflection of the pagoda is seen in the Purdue All-American Marching Band member's helmet Sunday, May 26, 2024, before the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.](https://www.usatoday.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2024/05/26/USAT/73865356007-usatsi-23394810.jpg?width=660&height=579&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
The reflection of the pagoda is seen in the Purdue All-American Marching Band member’s helmet Sunday, May 26, 2024, before the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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![Beau Watson slips in a puddle, Sunday, May 26, 2024, before the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.](https://www.usatoday.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2024/05/26/USAT/73865355007-usatsi-23393397.jpg?width=660&height=393&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Beau Watson slips in a puddle, Sunday, May 26, 2024, before the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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![Bikeriders stars Austin Butler and Jodie Comer wave the green flags, Sunday, May 26, 2024, during the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.](https://www.usatoday.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2024/05/26/USAT/73865353007-usatsi-23394505.jpg?width=660&height=366&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Bikeriders stars Austin Butler and Jodie Comer wave the green flags, Sunday, May 26, 2024, during the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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![Team Penske driver Scott McLaughlin (3) leads the field through the brick yard Sunday, May 26, 2024, during the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.](https://www.usatoday.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2024/05/26/USAT/73865361007-usatsi-23394856.jpg?width=660&height=441&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Team Penske driver Scott McLaughlin (3) leads the field through the brick yard Sunday, May 26, 2024, during the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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![Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing driver Pietro Fittipaldi (30) drives past Meyer Shank Racing driver Tom Blomqvist (66) and Andretti Global driver Marcus Ericsson (28) crashing out on the first lap, Sunday, May 26 2024, during the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.](https://www.usatoday.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2024/05/26/USAT/73865359007-usatsi-23394869.jpg?width=660&height=441&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing driver Pietro Fittipaldi (30) drives past Meyer Shank Racing driver Tom Blomqvist (66) and Andretti Global driver Marcus Ericsson (28) crashing out on the first lap, Sunday, May 26 2024, during the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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![Drivers make pit stops Sunday, May 26, 2024, during the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.](https://www.usatoday.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2024/05/26/USAT/73865357007-usatsi-23394838.jpg?width=660&height=456&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Drivers make pit stops Sunday, May 26, 2024, during the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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![Racing fans sit in the stands to watch the race on Sunday, May 26, 2024, before the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.](https://www.usatoday.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2024/05/26/USAT/73865358007-usatsi-23394847.jpg?width=660&height=373&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Racing fans sit in the stands to watch the race on Sunday, May 26, 2024, before the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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![Celebrities sport Indy 500 jackets on Sunday, May 26, 2024, during the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.](https://www.usatoday.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2024/05/26/USAT/73865404007-usatsi-23395188.jpg?width=660&height=441&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Celebrities sport Indy 500 jackets on Sunday, May 26, 2024, during the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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![Team Penske driver Will Power crashes into the first turn wall during the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500, Sunday, May 26, 2024, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.](https://www.usatoday.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2024/05/26/USAT/73865641007-usatsi-23395392.jpg?width=660&height=440&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Team Penske driver Will Power crashes into the first turn wall during the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500, Sunday, May 26, 2024, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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![A crew member of Chip Ganassi Racing driver Scott Dixon (9) smiles, Sunday, May 26, 2024, during the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.](https://www.usatoday.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2024/05/26/USAT/73865403007-usatsi-23395208.jpg?width=660&height=416&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
A crew member of Chip Ganassi Racing driver Scott Dixon (9) smiles, Sunday, May 26, 2024, during the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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![Racing fans show their ink Sunday, May 26, 2024, during the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.](https://www.usatoday.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2024/05/26/USAT/73865360007-usatsi-23394876.jpg?width=660&height=432&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Racing fans show their ink Sunday, May 26, 2024, during the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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![Andretti Global with Curb-Agajanian driver Colton Herta (26) crashes on Sunday, May 26, 2024, during the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.](https://www.usatoday.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2024/05/26/USAT/73865439007-usatsi-23395215.jpg?width=660&height=441&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Andretti Global with Curb-Agajanian driver Colton Herta (26) crashes on Sunday, May 26, 2024, during the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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![Dale Coyne Racing driver Nolan Siegel (18) crashes his car, Friday, May 17, 2024, during Fast Friday before the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.](https://www.usatoday.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2024/05/26/USAT/73865363007-usatsi-23394880.jpg?width=660&height=441&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Dale Coyne Racing driver Nolan Siegel (18) crashes his car, Friday, May 17, 2024, during Fast Friday before the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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![Team Penske driver Josef Newgarden walks to his car, Sunday, May 26, 2024, before the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.](https://www.usatoday.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2024/05/26/USAT/73865889007-usatsi-23395072.jpg?width=660&height=438&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Team Penske driver Josef Newgarden walks to his car, Sunday, May 26, 2024, before the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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![Team Penske driver Josef Newgarden (2) leads a group of cars into the first turn during the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, May 26, 2024 after being delayed due to weather.](https://www.usatoday.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2024/05/26/USAT/73865923007-usatsi-23395723.jpg?width=660&height=441&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Team Penske driver Josef Newgarden (2) leads a group of cars into the first turn during the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, May 26, 2024 after being delayed due to weather.
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![Team Penske driver Josef Newgarden drinks his milk after winning the Indy 500 on Sunday, May 26, 2024, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.](https://www.usatoday.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2024/05/27/USAT/73866236007-usatsi-23395896.jpg?width=542&height=660&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Team Penske driver Josef Newgarden drinks his milk after winning the Indy 500 on Sunday, May 26, 2024, at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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![Team Penske driver Josef Newgarden wins the Indy 500 on Sunday, May 26, 2024 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.](https://www.usatoday.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2024/05/27/USAT/73866235007-usatsi-23395916.jpg?width=660&height=543&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Team Penske driver Josef Newgarden wins the Indy 500 on Sunday, May 26, 2024 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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![Indycar Series driver Josef Newgarden celebrates after winning the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.](https://www.usatoday.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2024/05/27/USAT/73865979007-usp-indy-car-indianapolis-5001.jpg?width=440&height=660&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Indycar Series driver Josef Newgarden celebrates after winning the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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![Indycar Series driver Josef Newgarden celebrates after winning the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.](https://www.usatoday.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2024/05/27/USAT/73865980007-usp-indy-car-indianapolis-500.jpg?width=660&height=458&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
Indycar Series driver Josef Newgarden celebrates after winning the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
Mark J. Rebilas, USA TODAY Sports
![The flyover is reflected in the Borg Warner Trophy on Sunday, May 26, 2024, during the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.](https://www.usatoday.com/gcdn/authoring/authoring-images/2024/05/26/USAT/73865362007-usatsi-23394940.jpg?width=501&height=660&fit=crop&format=pjpg&auto=webp)
The flyover is reflected in the Borg Warner Trophy on Sunday, May 26, 2024, during the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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