Alexander Rossi Health Update: Why Indy 500 Star Is Wearing Crutches at Carb Day

Alexander Rossi health update: Why Indy 500 star is wearing crutches at Carb Day

Alexander Rossi finally has some good news. The Ed Carpenter Racing star has been cleared to race in Sunday's Indianapolis 500

Alexander Rossi cleared to race in Sunday's Indy 500

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — ECR’s Alexander Rossi has been cleared to race following Monday’s Indy 500 practice crash. Rossi announced the news on Thursday during Indy 500 Media Day. Rossi was part of a crash during Monday’s practice session. He walked away from the incident, but “underwent successful outpatient procedures” on Monday evening “to repair minor injuries to a finger on his left hand and his right ankle.” Rossi will have to be on crutches …

Rossi cleared to drive after Indy 500 practice crash

Alexander Rossi has been cleared to return to the cockpit for Carb Day and the Indianapolis 500.Rossi sustained injuries to his hand and foot when he crashed the ECR’s No.20 Chevrolet at Turn 2 during practice on Monday.“I am cleared to race,” Rossi said at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Thursday....

Alexander Rossi cleared for Indy 500 following surgery

Alexander Rossi has been given the all clear to participate in the Indianapolis 500. The veteran suffered a hard crash on Monday, with his car smashing into the SAFER barrier in Turn 2 and nearly flipping upside down. He was taken to a local hospital that evening in order to have small procedures on his ankle and finger. Rossi has been completing media duties since then, however, and confirmed on Thursday that IndyCar medical has given him clear…