The 104th running of the Indianapolis 500 ended on a caution after a scary crash involving IndyCar driver Spencer Pigot.
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Pigot’s Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing Citrone/Buhl Autosport driver’s No. 45 Honda came out loose in Turn 4 and slammed into the wall before making heavy contact with the pit road in attenuator barrier.
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Aug 23, 2020; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indy Car driver Spencer Pigot (45) crashes in turn four during the 104th running of the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports
Pigot was awake and alert, but visibly shaken before being transported to the hospital for evaluation.
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At 10:10 p.m. Sunday evening, IndyCar vice president of corporate communications Alex Damron issued an update: “Spencer Pigot has been examined and discharged by doctors at Methodist Hospital.”
Just a few short minutes later, Pigot tweeted out a smiling, thumbs up after his release.
Headed home after a long day. Thanks to the @indycar_safety team and @IU_Health for taking great care of me. Feel bad for the @HyVee 45 team but big congrats to my teammate @TakumaSatoRacer on the win! pic.twitter.com/CSHFByJtNY
— Spencer Pigot (@SpencerPigot) August 24, 2020
“Headed home after a long day. Thanks to the @indycar_safety team and @IU_Health for taking great care of me. Feel bad for the @HyVee 45 team but big congrats to my teammate @TakumaSatoRacer on the win,” Pigot said.
Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing driver Takuma Sato (30) pours milk over his head to celebrate winning the 104th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday, August 23, 2020.
Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing driver Takuma Sato (30) of Japan wipes tears from his face after winning the 104th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday, August 23, 2020.
Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing driver Takuma Sato (30) celebrates with teammates after winning the 104th Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020.
Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing driver Takuma Sato (30) celebrates after winning the 104th Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020.
Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing driver Takuma Sato (30) and team co-owner David Letterman kiss the bricks after winning the 104th Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020.
The crew of Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing driver Takuma Sato (30) of Japan celebrate after the 104th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday, August 23, 2020. Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing driver Takuma Sato (30) of Japan won the race.
President and CEO of Gainbirdge, Dan Towriss waves the green flag for the 104th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday, August 23, 2020.
Cars bunch up after a restart in turn one during the 104th Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020.
Andretti Herta Autosport with Marco & Curb-Agajanian driver Marco Andretti (98) puts on his helmet in preparation for the 104th Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020.
Team Penske driver Josef Newgarden (1) of United States bumps fists with a teammate the 104th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday, August 23, 2020.
Jim Cornelison sings “Back Home again in Indiana,” before the 104th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday, August 23, 2020.
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds perform a flyover near the start of the 104th Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020.
Andretti Autosport driver James Hinchcliffe (29) heads through turn three during the 104th Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020.
Racing fans line the fence during the 104th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday, August 23, 2020.
Joe Malia and friends watch the 104th Indianapolis 500 from a tree stand near Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020.
Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing driver Takuma Sato (30) heads out of turn one during the 104th Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020.
The field of drivers navigate the course that is devoid of fans in the stands during the 104th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday, August 23, 2020.
Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing driver Takuma Sato (30) of Japan removes his helmet after winning the 104th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday, August 23, 2020. Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing driver Takuma Sato (30) of Japan won the race.
Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing driver Takuma Sato (30) and team, aside owners Bobby Rahal, Mike Lanigan and David Letterman, kiss the bricks after winning the 104th Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020. Letterman missed his spot and had to wait until the next kiss.
Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing driver Takuma Sato (30) of Japan celebrates in his car after winning the 104th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday, August 23, 2020.
Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing driver Takuma Sato (30) and team celebrate winning the 104th Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020.
Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing driver Takuma Sato (30) of Japan pours milk on his face after winning the 104th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday, August 23, 2020.
A cleaning crew wipes hand rails as cars enter the track near Gasoline Alley prior to the 104th Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020.
Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing driver Takuma Sato (30) and team celebrate winning the 104th Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020.
Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing driver Takuma Sato (30) celebrates winning the 104th Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020.
Ed Carpenter Racing driver Conor Daly (47) of United States and Arrow McLaren SP driver Oliver Askew (7) of United States crash as they exit the fourth turn during a re-start of the 104th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday, August 23, 2020.
Andretti Autosport driver Alexander Rossi (27) hits the wall in turn two during the 104th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday, August 23, 2020.
The crew of Ed Carpenter Racing driver Rinus VeeKay (21) of Netherlands scramble as his car slides into the pits, hitting the pit wall during the 104th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday, August 23, 2020.
Chip Ganassi Racing driver Marcus Ericsson (8) hits the wall in turn one during the 104th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday, August 23, 2020.
IndyCar drivers compete in the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday, August 23, 2020.
Kent Evans, of the Gordon Pipers, performs outside Prime 47 Steakhouse Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020. The Gordon Pipers are traditionally a fixture at the Indianapolis 500 pre-race festivities. Evans, who grew up in Speedway, has been playing at the race for 30-years.
An elite selection of fans watch the race from the comfort of the Pagoda during the 104th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday, August 23, 2020. Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing driver Takuma Sato (30) of Japan won the race.
The Dr. Elvis Francois and Dr. William Robinson with the “Singing Surgeons” preform the national anthem at the 104th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday, August 23, 2020.
Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing driver Graham Rahal (15) prepares to load into his car before the 104th Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020.
Ed Carpenter Racing driver Conor Daly (47) of United States is helped on to a stretcher after a wreck during the 104th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday, August 23, 2020.
Andretti Autosport driver Ryan Hunter-Reay (28) loads into his car just before the drivers start their engines prior to the 104th Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020.
Andretti Autosport driver Alexander Rossi (27) loads into his car prior to the start of the 104th Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020.
The crew for A.J. Foyt Enterprises driver Dalton Kellett (41) prepares to pull their car through Gasoline Alley prior to the 104th Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020.
Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing driver Takuma Sato (30) heads into turn three during the 104th Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020.
Due to COVID-19, stands sit empty as cars begin to be pulled through Gasoline Alley prior to the 104th Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020.
The car of Dreyer & Reinbold Racing driver Sage Karam (24) is pulled through Gasoline Alley prior to the 104th Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020.
The car of Andretti Autosport driver James Hinchcliffe (29) is pushed through Gasoline Alley prior to the 104th Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020.
The car of Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing driver Takuma Sato (30) is pulled through Gasoline Alley prior to the 104th Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020.
Indianapolis Motor Speedway President Doug Boles gives the thumbs-up to a track prior to the 104th Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020.
The car of Chip Ganassi Racing driver Felix Rosenqvist (10) is pushed through Gasoline Alley prior to the 104th Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020.
The Borg-Warner Trophy sits on Pagoda Plaza prior to the 104th Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020.
The car of Andretti Autosport driver Alexander Rossi (27) is pulled through Gasoline Alley prior to the 104th Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020.
Chip Ganassi Racing driver Scott Dixon (9) heads through turn three during the 104th Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020.
The car of Carlin driver Max Chilton (59) is pulled through Gasoline Alley prior to the 104th Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020.
Ed Carpenter Racing driver Rinus VeeKay (21) of Netherlands pits during the 104th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday, August 23, 2020. Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing driver Takuma Sato (30) of Japan won the race.
Team Penske driver Simon Pagenaud (22) of France comes out of turn four during the 104th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday, August 23, 2020.
Seats sit empty at the 104th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday, August 23, 2020.
Andretti Autosport driver Alexander Rossi (27) of United States leads the 104th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday, August 23, 2020. Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing driver Takuma Sato (30) of Japan won the race.
Chip Ganassi Racing driver Scott Dixon (9) heads around turn three during the 104th Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020.
The crew of Ed Carpenter Racing driver Rinus VeeKay (21) of Netherlands straighten his car on the track after he slid into the pits, hitting the pit wall during the 104th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday, August 23, 2020.
Drivers compete in the 104th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday, August 23, 2020. Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing driver Takuma Sato (30) of Japan won the race.
Team Penske driver Helio Castroneves (3) of Brazil leaves the pits during the 104th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday, August 23, 2020. Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing driver Takuma Sato (30) of Japan won the race.
Members of media gathers around the Victory Podium to photograph Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing driver Takuma Sato (30) of Japan after winning the 104th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday, August 23, 2020.
Drivers race into turn one during the 104th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday, August 23, 2020. Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing driver Takuma Sato (30) of Japan won the race.
Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing driver Takuma Sato (30) celebrates with team co-owners Mike Lanigan, David Letterman and Bobby Rahal after winning the 104th Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020.
Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing driver Takuma Sato (30) celebrates winning the 104th Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020.
Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing driver Takuma Sato (30) wins the 104th Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020.
Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing driver Takuma Sato (30) celebrates winning the 104th Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Sunday, Aug. 23, 2020.
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