Tom Blomqvist benched for next 2 races following opening lap crash at Indianapolis 500

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Tom Blomqvist benched for next 2 races following opening lap crash at Indianapolis 500
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Helio Castroneves will run the next two IndyCar races in place of Tom Blomqvist, who was part of an opening lap crash that eliminated three cars at the start of the Indianapolis 500. Castroneves, who is now part of the ownership group at Meyer Shank Racing, will drive the No. 66 this weekend in Detroit and next month at Road America.

Marcus Ericsson , of Sweden, goes over the top of Tom Blomqvist, of England, as the collide in the first turn during the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in Indianapolis, Sunday, May 26, 2024. Tom Blomqvist , of England, wrecks during the Indianapolis 500 auto race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Sunday, May 26, 2024, in Indianapolis.

Blomqvist won the Rolex 24 at Daytona in consecutive years and the IMSA championship for MSR and remains part of the team.

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