David Malukas transported by helicopter after a crash at Nashville Superspeedway
On Sunday, the NTT Indycar Series raced in Nashville, Tennessee. The Nashville Superspeedway hosted the season finale event.
On lap 83, the second place car of David Malukas was looking for a way around the lap car of rookie Louis Foster. Heading into turn one, Foster blocked the inside lane, he then served up the track, forcing Malukas with a wide entry into the corner.
Watch the David Malukas crash video below.
Malukas then pinched the nose of Foster as they entered the corner side-by-side. Malukas was clipped in the left rear.
The No. 4 car of Malukas was sent backwards up the banking. He slammed the fence and forced officials to make repairs to the wall.
Foster stated over the team radio, “That guy’s an idiot. I don’t know if I have damage or not. Emotional. He just turned down into me.”
Malukas climbed from his car on his own but slowly and with help from the safety team. He emmediatly took a seat on his damaged machine and spoke with the medical team.
The 23-year-old was first taken to the infield care center. He was then loaded into the medical helicopter and he’s currently being taken to a trauma center.
“It just looked way too dirty for me. For a car that’s already one lap down,” the FOX broadcast team stated.
Louis Foster was issued a penalty by Indycar. He was forced to serve a pass-through penalty during green flag conditions.
Louis Foster is in a battle for Rookie of the Year.
The race has since concluded.
Nashville Results: August 31, 2025 (Indycar)
Indycar medical comments
“David’s doing well. He’s awake and alert,” Dr. Julia Vaizer of the Indycar medical team stated.
“He’s in really good spirits. We’re just sending him to down to our trauma center for some precautionary evaluation and imaging.”
Indycar later confirmed, “He is being transported via helicopter to a local trauma center for a precautionary evaluation and advanced imaging.”
AJ Foyt Racing statement
“David has been seen at medical and is awake and alert,” the team opened.
“The INDYCAR medical team requested that he be airlifted to Vanderbilt out of an abundance of caution for further testing. As always, we are eternally grateful for the AMR Safety team and the INDYCAR Medical team. They are the best in the business.”
Team Update:
“After further evaluation at Vanderbilt, we are happy to share that David’s tests came back clear,” the team shared hours later.
“He has been released. Thank you to everyone who reached out with concern for him, both fans and fellow competitors alike.”
“We cannot emphasize enough how grateful we are for the safety advances that Dallara continues to provide, as well as the swift response and care of the AMR Safety and INDYCAR Medical teams.”
Update: David Malukas comments
The drivers has since left the hospital:
David Malukas opened, “I am healthy and well!”
“Thank you all for the messages. It meant a lot to see all the support the moment I left the hospital. Gratitude to the AMR/INDYCAR safety and medical teams for their exceptional care.”
He concluded, “Better days ahead, much love.”
