Kirkwood and Rasmussen crash in IndyCar practice at Milwaukee
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 3:15 PM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
Kyle Kirkwood and Christian Rasmussen collided during the opening practice for the IndyCar Series doubleheader at The Milwaukee Mile. The crash occurred late in the 90-minute session, resulting in significant damage for both vehicles. Kirkwood, a championship contender, attempted an inside pass on Rasmussen, last year’s Milwaukee winner, when the incident unfolded. The practice marks the start of a competitive weekend, with the race scheduled after this session.
- •Kyle Kirkwood and Christian Rasmussen crashed during practice.
- •The incident occurred in the final 30 minutes of a 90-minute session.
- •Kirkwood is a championship contender for the IndyCar Series.
- •Rasmussen won at Milwaukee last year.
- •The incident resulted in heavy damage for both drivers.
- 3:15 PMRacer — Crashes mar Friday IndyCar practice at Milwaukee
- 11:48 PMMotorsport.com — Kirkwood, Rasmussen collide in opening IndyCar practice at Milwaukee
- 11:48 PMYahoo Sports — Kirkwood, Rasmussen collide in opening IndyCar practice at Milwaukee
"Opening practice for this weekend’s IndyCar Series doubleheader at The Milwaukee Mile ended in heavy damage for two drivers after championship contender Kyle Kirkwood and last year's Milwaukee winner Christian Rasmussen crashed late in the session. The collision occurred during the final 30 minutes of the weekend’s sole 90-minute practice. Kirkwood made a pass to the inside of Rasmussen ...Keep reading
"The two drivers came together in Turn 3 in the final 30 minutes of this weekend's only practice session
"Kyle Kirkwood, Christian Rasmussen and Nolan Siegel all found the wall.
Sources
External links- RacerAug 29, 2026, 3:15 PMCrashes mar Friday IndyCar practice at Milwaukee
Kyle Kirkwood, Christian Rasmussen and Nolan Siegel all found the wall.
- Motorsport.comAug 28, 2026, 11:48 PMKirkwood, Rasmussen collide in opening IndyCar practice at Milwaukee
Opening practice for this weekend’s IndyCar Series doubleheader at The Milwaukee Mile ended in heavy damage for two drivers after championship contender Kyle Kirkwood and last year's Milwaukee winner Christian Rasmussen crashed late in the session. The collision occurred during the final 30 minutes of the weekend’s sole 90-minute practice. Kirkwood made a pass to the inside of Rasmussen ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsAug 28, 2026, 11:48 PMKirkwood, Rasmussen collide in opening IndyCar practice at Milwaukee
The two drivers came together in Turn 3 in the final 30 minutes of this weekend's only practice session
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