Looking to become the only female starter in the 100th Running of the Indianapolis 500, Pippa Mann was set back by a minor shunt during Saturday’s time trials.
Mann was navigating her No. 63 Dale Coyne Racing Honda through Turn 2 of the 2.5-mile Indianapolis Motor Speedway when she appeared to get loose down on the track’s apron. Mann then lost control of her machine, spinning 360 degrees and making contact with the outside wall.
The 32-year-old then slid slowly into the infield wall after sustaining damage to her wing and nose.
Mann climbed out of her car under her own power before being transported to the infield care center. She was quickly cleared to drive and released.
Mann has four previous starts in the Indy 500, with a best finish of 20th in 2011.
Aaron Bearden is a Frontstretch alumnus who’s come back home as the site’s Short Track Editor. When he isn’t working with our grassroots writers, he can be found talking about racing on his Morning Warmup newsletter, pestering his wife/dog or convincing himself the Indiana Pacers can win an NBA title.