Video: Driver survives terrifying crash as car flies over another

Dixon's car was shredded by the retaining wall

Pole sitter Scott Dixon was knocked out of the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday by a terrifying crash that saw his car fly over the car of Jay Howard and land atop the inside safety fence, where it split in two amid sparks and flames.
Dixon's car was shredded by the retaining wall, but the tub of the car remained intact and the 2008 champion was able to climb out on his own to a roar from the crowd. He walked to a waiting ambulance while the race was placed under red flag and crews began to clean up debris scattered over hundreds of feet.
Howard also was checked at the infield car center and released
Dixon was among the heavy favorites to win his second Indianapolis 500 this weekend. He had been fast through practice before landing on the pole, and his Honda-powered ride had him near the front of the field when the crash occurred on Lap 54.
"It was," Dixon said, "a wild ride."

Oh my god it's incredible that Scott Dixon is OK. pic.twitter.com/2nA1DRIIRo
- Nick Bromberg (@NickBromberg) May 28, 2017

REPLAY: @scottdixon9 checked, cleared, and released after this turn 1 incident during the #Indy500 at @IMS. #INDYCAR pic.twitter.com/gaD950M27F
- IndyCar Series (@IndyCar) May 28, 2017