Spinning IndyCar Hits Pit Mechanic, Sends Him Spinning Though the Air

Due to wet conditions in the pit lane, one of the race cars is sent spinning out of control, probably due to hard braking. It manages to stop, but not before mowing down one of the pit crew.

Thankfully, the guy was wearing a full set of safety gear, so even though the impact looks severe, he's going to make a full recovery. The mechanic received a gash to his calf muscle and a cut on his nose.

Ironically, the person who posted this clip on Facebook is Todd Phillips, chief mechanic and a tire changer for Dayle Coyne Racing. He's the one getting hit by car number 19, driven by Francesco Dracone.

Dracone is by no means a famous driver, finishing last in 2014. Thus, he will probably be forever remembered for this crash, not his driving.

Phillips is a good sport about the incident and says he only received six stitches after what looks to be a dangerous hit. It might be his quick reflexes that saved him, as you can clearly see he jumps up, right before the impact, and leans up against the top of the wing, which probably saved a few bones.

Full safety gear has been mandatory in IndyCar racing for over 15 years. Everybody who goes over the wall needs to have fire-resistant clothes and a full helmet. When highly volatile fuel and unreliable racing components are combined, anything from a mild fire to clutch failure can happen in the pit lane.