A thrilling IndyCar Series race at Iowa Speedway took a terrifying turn on Sunday when a four-car crash marred the final lap, leaving driver Sting Ray Robb injured. The incident occurred as Robb's car clipped the slower car of Alexander Rossi while coming out of the second turn. The force of the collision caused Robb's car to flip twice, ultimately ending up on its top as it slid down the backstretch.

Eyewitnesses described the crash as a "very scary incident," with Kyle Kirkwood remarking, "I've never seen a car fly in the air in front of me like that." Thankfully, despite the intensity of the crash, Robb was able to give a thumbs-up sign as he was put into an ambulance and taken to the infield care center. According to IndyCar Series officials, Robb was awake, alert, and in good condition. He was subsequently flown to Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines for further evaluation.

In a statement following the incident, Robb's team, AJ Foyt Racing, confirmed that the decision to transport him to the hospital was purely precautionary due to the post-race traffic and the distance to the hospital. Reassuring Robb's fans, the statement added, "Sting Ray is up, alert, and in good spirits."

The 22-year-old Robb, who is in his second full season in the IndyCar Series, has shown promise and determination on the race track. This incident serves as a reminder of the risks and challenges faced by these skilled drivers as they push the limits of speed and precision.

Regarding the cause of the crash, Rossi explained that he had slowed on the track in the closing laps due to a fuel issue. "It was the last, kind of, four laps," Rossi said. "We were out of fuel, I don't know why. I don't know why I got hit." Ed Carpenter, also involved in the crash, shared his perspective, saying, "Alex was off pace for a couple of laps. I saw that, my spotter told me, so I figured he had a fuel problem or some problem. Stinger had to see he was going slower, I think he misjudged the closing rate a little bit."

For Kyle Kirkwood, who found his car with Carpenter's on top of it after the crash, the experience was a claustrophobic one. "I obviously wanted to get out of the car as quickly as possible," Kirkwood expressed. "When you have no control of your ability to get out of the car, you become claustrophobic extremely quick."

As the investigation into the crash continues, the thoughts and well wishes of the racing community are with Sting Ray Robb for a speedy recovery. The incident serves as a reminder of the risks involved in this high-speed sport and the importance of driver safety.