IndyCar’s accidents have made a mess of the Indy 500 (The Associated Press)

IndyCar had a crisis looming well before James Hinchcliffe was injured in another spectacular accident during preparations for the most esteemed race in motorsports. Three cars have gone airborne, and one of the series’ most popular drivers was in the intensive care unit Monday night after surgery on an injury to Hinchcliffe’s left thigh suffered when he crashed following a suspension part breaking. IndyCar said he was in stable condition.