Jack Harvey escapes burning car, but his Indianapolis 500 open test is done
Jack Harvey drives for Dreyer & Reinbold Racing in an Indy 500-only effort: What he said after his car catches fire.
The No. 24 of Jack Harvey caught fire going through Turn 4 on Wednesday, April 28, during Indianapolis 500 open testing. Smoke billowed from the rear of his Dreyer & Reinbold Racing Chevrolet, which he was able to get onto pit road without further incident.
He appeared to be unhurt. No liquid from Harvey's car spilled onto the racetrack, and testing resumed after just a few minutes. "There was a little bit of hesitation exiting Turn 3 ...
then I saw the smoke immediately," Harvey told IndyCar. com shortly after the incident. "That's not how he wanted to end the day.
" The 33-year-old from England is seeking his ninth Indy 500 start. He has a best finish of ninth in 2020. This story may be updated.