David Malukas hospitalized after crash in Nashville practice session
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 18, 2026, 3:38 PM
Last updated Jul 18, 2026
David Malukas was taken to a hospital after crashing during the first practice session for the Music City Grand Prix in Nashville on July 18, 2026. Malukas' No. 12 Team Penske Chevrolet spun into the wall in Turn 2, resulting in a heavy impact. After being treated at the Vanderbilt LifeFlight care center, he was transported for further testing. The exact extent of his injuries is unclear, and it is unknown if he will participate in the upcoming qualifying session for the race scheduled later the same day.
- •Malukas spun out and hit the wall during practice.
- •He was taken to the local hospital for further testing.
- •The incident occurred ahead of the Music City Grand Prix qualifying.
- •Last year's event also saw Malukas involved in a crash requiring hospital transport.
- 10:31 PMMotorsport.com — David Malukas "good to go" after hospital visit following IndyCar practice crash
- 10:17 PMRacer — Malukas cleared to compete after Nashville practice crash
- 3:38 PMRacer — Malukas taken to hospital after Nashville practice crash
- 3:37 PMYahoo Sports — David Malukas sent to hospital after IndyCar practice crash in Nashville
"Team Penske's David Malukas has been cleared to return to the track for the Borchetta Bourbon Music City Grand Prix after a heavy crash in opening practice at Nashville Superspeedway. The 24-year-old Chicago native missed qualifying while undergoing evaluation at a local hospital but returned in time for Saturday evening's high-line and final practice sessions. The accident occurred roughly ...Keep reading
"David Malukas has been cleared by IndyCar Medical to return to driving duties after injuring his knee in a rearward crash during Saturday morning practice at Nashville Superspeedway.
"David Malukas has been taken to hospital for additional tests following a heavy crash in practice for the Music City Grand Prix at Nashville Superspeedway.
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External links- Motorsport.comJul 18, 2026, 10:31 PMDavid Malukas "good to go" after hospital visit following IndyCar practice crash
Team Penske's David Malukas has been cleared to return to the track for the Borchetta Bourbon Music City Grand Prix after a heavy crash in opening practice at Nashville Superspeedway. The 24-year-old Chicago native missed qualifying while undergoing evaluation at a local hospital but returned in time for Saturday evening's high-line and final practice sessions. The accident occurred roughly ...Keep reading
- RacerJul 18, 2026, 10:17 PMMalukas cleared to compete after Nashville practice crash
David Malukas has been cleared by IndyCar Medical to return to driving duties after injuring his knee in a rearward crash during Saturday morning practice at Nashville Superspeedway.
- RacerJul 18, 2026, 3:38 PMMalukas taken to hospital after Nashville practice crash
David Malukas has been taken to hospital for additional tests following a heavy crash in practice for the Music City Grand Prix at Nashville Superspeedway.
- Yahoo SportsJul 18, 2026, 3:37 PMDavid Malukas sent to hospital after IndyCar practice crash in Nashville
Team Penske's David Malukas crashed during the first practice session for the Music City Grand Prix and was sent to the hospital afterward.
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