Jimmie Johnson wrecks late in Indianapolis 500 debut

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INDIANAPOLIS — Jimmie Johnson said a few prayers when he wrecked late in his Indianapolis 500 debut with his teammate in the lead. The worst-case scenario after his No. 48 car slammed into the wall, spewed debris over the track and ground the race to a 12-minute, red-flag halt would have been a blown chance at the checkered flag for Marcus Ericsson. Instead, the wreck only spoiled Johnson's race — Ericsson held on after the delay and pulled away for the Indy 500 win for Chip Ganassi Racing.