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Ed Carpenter Has 'Contingencies' if Alexander Rossi Can't Race Due to Crash
Rossi said he passed IndyCar medical checks after surgery and will test his backup car in final practice before Sunday’s race.
- On Thursday, Alexander Rossi received medical clearance to compete in the 110th Running of the Indianapolis 500. The California native announced the news at Media Day, three days after undergoing surgery following Monday's practice crash.
- Rossi's injuries to his right ankle and left hand finger resulted from a Monday practice crash on the 2.5-mile oval, when the 2016 Indy 500 champion spun into the wall. He underwent successful outpatient procedures Monday night to stabilize the injuries.
- Rossi, 34, told reporters he remains on crutches due to the non-weight-bearing ankle injury but will drive his backup car on Sunday. He maintains his 2nd starting position on the grid despite the crash.
- Carb Day practice on Friday provides Rossi a final opportunity to test his comfort in the cockpit before Sunday's race. Teammate Pato O'Ward also faces work on the 33-car starting grid during the session.
- Team owner Ed Carpenter maintained contingency plans throughout the week, stating "we do have some contingencies" if Rossi could not compete. ECR's reserve driver Hunter McElrea remained on standby for the No. 20 car.
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Ed Carpenter has 'contingencies' if Alexander Rossi can't race due to crash
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Rossi is determined to make another Indianapolis 500 start following crash
Alexander Rossi was sore Tuesday morning after enduring one of the hardest crashes of his career. He’s still determined not to let an injured right ankle or bad left hand keep him out of IndyCar’s biggest race. So the Ed…
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