Kyle Kirkwood, Christian Rasmussen collide in opening IndyCar practice at Milwaukee

Opening practice for this weekend's IndyCar Series doubleheader at The Milwaukee Mile ended in heavy damage for two drivers after a collision between championship contender Kyle Kirkwood and last year's Milwaukee winner Christian Rasmussen. The accident occurred during the final 30 minutes of the 90-minute practice session, with Kirkwood making a pass to the inside of Rasmussen exiting Turn 2.

The two cars came together as they entered Turn 3, sending Kirkwood's #27 Andretti Global Honda into a spin back into Rasmussen, launching both vehicles into the outside wall. Rasmussen's #21 ECR Chevrolet caught slight air as its right-front tire climbed over Kirkwood's left sidepod and brushed past the back portion of the aeroscreen.

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