Scott McLaughlin crashes during Indianapolis 500 warm-up lap

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INDIANAPOLIS -- Scott McLaughlin crashed during the warm-up laps for the Indianapolis 500 and immediately burst into tears.

The Team Penske driver slammed into the wall as he was swerving to warm his tires before Sunday's green flag.

The New Zealander, who was slated to start 10th, buried his head in his hands while crouched on the infield grass. McLaughlin was Penske's highest-starting driver after two-time defending race winner Josef Newgarden and Will Power were penalized and dropped to the back of the field for failing inspection.

It was reminiscent of the 1992 Indianapolis 500, when pole-sitter Roberto Guerrero spun out and crashed while also trying to warm up his tires…