The tire from Kyle Kirkwood's car flew over the catch fence and a grandstand full of spectators, landing on a car in the parking lot behind them.
With only 14 laps remaining, Felix Rosenquist's car made contact with Kirkwood's car.
1987 Trackside Show Tire into Stands Another accident took place in 1999 in North Carolina when a tire flew into the crowd killing three spectators and injuring at least eight others, according to the Associated Press. IndyCar says they have had a mandated wheel suspension tether for the past 24 years and continuously made improvements to the equipment they use, both for the safety of the drivers and race fans.
Robin Matthews says she was shocked to learn her car was struck by the flying tire,"I thought it hit a golf cart.. and they were like 'Robin that's your car!'"
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