Kirkwood, Rasmussen collide in opening IndyCar practice at Milwaukee

Opening practice for this weekend's IndyCar Series doubleheader at The Milwaukee Mile ended in significant damage for two drivers, Kyle Kirkwood and Christian Rasmussen, following a late collision. Kirkwood, a championship contender, made a pass to the inside of Rasmussen exiting Turn 2, but the two cars collided as they entered Turn 3.

The contact sent Kirkwood's #27 Andretti Global Honda into a spin, which in turn launched both cars into the outside wall. Rasmussen's #21 ECR Chevrolet also suffered damage, with its right-front tire catching slight air as it climbed over Kirkwood’s left-sidepod. Both drivers, who come into the weekend second and seventh in the championship standings respectively, expressed disappointment over the incident, with Kirkwood attributing the crash to Rasmussen turning in too early and Rasmussen stating that he didn't feel like he turned in early.

The collision resulted in significant damage to both vehicles, with Rasmussen's team having to use a backup car at the end of the session.

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