IndyCar News: Sting Ray Robb Walks Free from Hospital After Frightening Collision at Iowa Speedway

IndyCar driver Sting Ray Robb was airlifted to the hospital after a horrific crash at Iowa Speedway.

May 26, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indycar Series driver Sting Ray Robb (41) during the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports / Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

IndyCar driver Sting Ray Robb was involved in a severe crash during the final lap at Iowa Speedway’s double-header race. Robb’s No. 41 Chevrolet made contact with Alexander Rossi's slowing vehicle due to a fuel shortage, causing a dramatic series of events that resulted in Robb's car becoming airborne and rolling multiple times before skidding along the track.

Robb, competing against seasoned drivers like Rossi, Kyle Kirkwood, and Ed Carpenter, attempted a maneuver to pass Rossi on the inside. However, Rossi’s unexpected decrease in speed led to the pair colliding and Robb's car lifting off the ground and spinning in the air.

The AMR Safety Team promptly intervened, helping to upright Robb’s overturned car and facilitating his safe exit. Although initially requiring airlift to a local hospital, Robb was later reported to be "awake, alert, and in good spirits," much to the relief of the crowd, to whom he gave a thumbs-up before being transported by ambulance. His race results showed him finishing in 21st place.

The announcement from the team stated:

"After further assessment at Mercy One Des Moines Medical Center, Sting Ray has been released. Sting Ray's family and AJ Foyt Racing would like to extend out gratitude to the AMR Safety team for their quick response, to INDYCAR medical staff for their thorough care and INDYCAR for the high safety standards of our race cars that allowed Sting Ray to walk away from a horrific accident today. Thank you to everyone for your well wishes. We appreciate your support!"

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— AJ Foyt Racing (@AJFoytRacing) July 14, 2024

Rossi commented to the media after the race, as quoted by Motorsport:

“I was not told at any point that we were in a fuel situation until like four to go, so it was a surprise to me.

“We had to go into a pretty crazy save mode there at the end. I think we were going to get there, but unfortunately there was an incident when I was beginning to lose fuel out of Turn 2 and it ended our day.

“I am just hoping Sting Ray is okay at this point.”