Patrick, who started 17th in the 18-car field in the ABC Supply/A.J. Foyt 225, went low on the track in an attempt to pass Wheldon on the 88th lap. The cars touched, sending Patrick’s car spinning into the infield grass. She straightened the car out, but the collision bent the suspension and forced a long pit stop for repairs. She finished eighth.
Wheldon’s car was not damaged and he went on to finish third, behind winner Tony Kanaan and Dario Franchitti.
Afterward, an angry Patrick approached Wheldon in the pits, grabbed his arm, voiced her complaint and gave him a light push as she walked away.
Neither incident was serious enough to warrant a penalty, IRL vice-president John Griffin said Tuesday.
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