Fence destroyed in terrifying Porsche crash at Laguna Seca corkscrew
A Porsche sprint crash ripped the safety fence from Laguna Seca’s iconic corkscrew, halting practice and raising safety questions.
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Coverage (8)
- Why is IndyCar Practice at Laguna Seca Delayed Today? When Will it Start? Yahoo Sports · 3h ago
- Farewells aplenty at Laguna IndyCar finale RACER - Racing News · 3h ago
- Champ Alex Palou Keeps Foot on Gas To Lead Laguna Seca Practice INDYCAR.com · 3h ago
- Historic Indy Cars with Historic Drivers to Run at Laguna Seca Autoweek · 3h ago
- IndyCar Saturday Halted Following Huge Porsche Sprint Crash in Zanardi Corkscrew Road & Track · 3h ago
- McLaughlin leads abbreviated second Laguna Seca IndyCar practice RACER - Racing News · 3h ago
- Practice To Begin Shortly at WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca INDYCAR.com · 3h ago
- Fence destroyed in terrifying Porsche crash at Laguna Seca corkscrew Motorsport.com · 3h ago
What happened
A safety fence at the famed corkscrew turn of WeatherTech Raceway Laguna Seca was ripped from its anchors during Saturday’s session, as reported by Motorsport.com. The breach left a visible gap in the concrete barrier that normally protects spectators and crews.
Officials immediately stopped activity on the circuit to inspect the damage and to determine whether the fence could be repaired before the weekend’s scheduled events. The destruction traced back to a high‑speed Porsche sprint car that lost control on the same corkscrew, according to Road & Track.
Confirmation of when the corkscrew will be fully operational and whether the incident will affect the historic race lineup remains pending.
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Questions people are asking
What happened to the fence at Laguna Seca?
The safety fence at the corkscrew was torn from its anchors during a Porsche sprint crash, creating a gap in the barrier.
Which vehicle caused the damage?
A Porsche sprint car lost control on the corkscrew and collided with the outer barrier, destroying the fence.
What is the status of the practice schedule?
Practice was halted but INDYCAR.com states it will begin shortly after safety crews clear the site; full reopening of the corkscrew has not yet been confirmed.
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