Scott McLaughlin has waited 12 months to erase the worst memory of his life. He spent the time contemplating the haunting images of a spinning car hitting the wall last May before the race had even started, his hands flapping in anger and the frustration sinking in as he climbed out.

A year ago, McLaughlin crashed during the pace laps of the Indianapolis 500, knocking him out of the race before it even started.

Scott McLaughlin has waited 12 months to erase the worst memory of his life. He spent the time contemplating the haunting images of a spinning car hitting the wall last May before…