IndyCar – Fractures for Josef Newgarden

Given the violence of the shock, the American Joseph Newgarden is doing well. The Ed Carpenter Racing – Chevrolet driver was the victim of an impressive accident last night in Texas after being hit by conor daly (Dale Coyne Racing – Honda).

The third of the last Indianapolis 500 was taken, just like Daly, to the medical center for initial examinations. If the second city was quickly released, Newgarden was evacuated to Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas where they were finally diagnosed. a fracture of the right clavicle, and a small fracture in the right hand.

“I'm feeling a little pain, but I hope to be ready to race very soon. » Newgarden said, while Daly admitted being responsible for the accident. “I didn't expect it to slip like that at all, specifies the former GP2 Series driver. We were moving steadily and, all of a sudden, I completely lost grip on the rear axle, as if I was floating. This is definitely a rookie mistake. I wanted to stay on the lower line on the track because I knew Josef was coming. »

The unavailability of Josef Newgarden has not yet been communicated. The Firestone 600 race was red flagged due to rain, and will be postponed to August 27.