Herta is the second driver to go airborne at Indy in the last two days, as Kyffin Simpson flipped over on the exit of Turn 4 after a left side impact with the wall similar to Herta's on Friday. NASCAR champion Kyle Larson, attempting his second Indy 500, also crashed Friday in preparation for this weekend's run for the pole.

Qualifying is underway for the 109th Indianapolis 500. But one of the favorites might have to settle for a spot at the back of the field, if he qualifies at all, after a scary crash during qualifying on Saturday.

Marcus Armstrong was taken away on a stretcher after a heavy crash in practice for Indianapolis 500 qualifying.