A mannequin fell onto the road course during a bizarre IndyCar Series race Sunday at Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham, Alabama.
Alex Palou was leading the race when the NBC Sports broadcast team noticed a mannequin near the racetrack around lap 52. The station explained that the mannequin named Georgina is part of the art piece that is part of the park.
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Team Penske driver, No. 3 Scott McLaughlin of New Zealand, passes Team Penske driver, No. 12 Will Power of Australia, on April 28, 2024, at Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham, Alabama. Lead into the turn. (Butch Dill-USA TODAY Sports)
The mannequin fell from a sidewalk overhang overlooking the railroad tracks. A driver ran him over the wrist as he sped past.
One broadcaster said: “Add this to the list of things you can’t see at a racetrack.”
No immediate warning was issued for the mannequin and the race continued. The object was just one of the strange things around the park. The road course also featured spider sculptures as drivers negotiate corners.
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A car passes in front of a spider sculpture at Barber Motorsports Park on April 28, 2024 in Birmingham, Alabama. (Butch Dill-USA TODAY Sports)
Scott McLaughlin won the race, marking his second consecutive win at Barber Motorsports Park. Team Penske drivers have also been successful in silencing the noise around the race team since the beginning of the week. IndyCar robbed Josef Newgarden of his season-opening win and McLaughlin was disqualified for manipulating the push-to-pass system.
“I definitely got a little emotional,” McLaughlin said. “It was really good. It was a great cap because obviously it’s been a pretty tough week.”
Will Power took second place. Linus Lundqvist, Felix Rosenqvist and Palou rounded out the top five. Newgarden finished 16th.
Team Penske driver, No. 3 Scott McLaughlin of New Zealand, beat Team Penske driver, No. 12 Will Power of Australia, at Barber Motorsports Park Birmingham, Alabama on April 28, 2024. Lead into the turn. (Butch Dill-USA TODAY Sports)
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“We just had to keep moving,” McLaughlin added. “We know our job. We know what we have to do. I’m very proud of our execution.”
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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