Doornbos wrecks in Indy 500 practice
INDIANAPOLIS -- Former Indianapolis 500 pole winner Scott Sharp crashed during practice Friday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway but escaped injury.
Sharp was checked at the track's medical center and released, though he may not have the damaged car repaired in time for Saturday's qualifying.
He came through the first turn too high, spun around and nearly saved the car before it slid up the track and into the outside wall, smashing the right side.
It was the second crash Friday.
Rookie driver Robert Doornbos crashed during the first hour when his car skidded up the track and hit the wall in turn two.
Doornbos went to the track's medical center, was released and cleared to drive.
Afternoon rain later forced cars off the track.
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