Rahal after the accident: "It's like that that kills someone" – IndyCar Racing

INDIANAPOLIS (WTHR) – The 103rd race of the Indianapolis 500 was a largely clean race in the first 175 laps. Just yellow flags, one for an engine problem that has never resulted in a collision and another for a moderate spin in the row of booths that has not had either. 39, impact on other pilots.

Then Sebastien Bourdais hit the wheels of Graham Rahal on lap 176. Both crashed and took three more pilots.

After being cleared by the infield clinic, Rahal said, "I am just very disappointed. It's just another year to think about it. I respect Sébastien as a driver, but I do not respect this gesture.

"At these speeds, that's how you kill someone." I'm just not a fan of hurrying and putting people in those positions. "

Beyond the safety concerns, Rahal also had some margin, as he was in a position to be at least one of the top 10. Instead, he finished 27th after starting at P15.

For his part, Bourdais said he did not think anyone was particularly to blame, but thought that Rahal could have simply given up his position. He said that's when none of the drivers give you that you end up in a wreck like that.

Bourdais was cited for establishing a "preventable contact" during the accident.