Carpentier uninjured after Surfers smash.
Champ Car driver Patrick Carpentier is awake, alert and uninjured after his accident in the closing stages of Sunday's Lexmark Indy 300 on the streets of Surfers Paradise.
As reported by Champ Car Director of Medical Affairs Dr. Chris Pinderski, Carpentier suffered a brief loss of consciousness in the accident, and was transported to Gold Coast Hospital for precautionary tests. The Canadian driver received a CT scan that showed no injuries and he will be held overnight in the hospital for observation. He is expected to be released today [Monday].
Champ Car driver Patrick Carpentier is awake, alert and uninjured after his accident in the closing stages of Sunday's Lexmark Indy 300 on the streets of Surfers Paradise.
As reported by Champ Car Director of Medical Affairs Dr. Chris Pinderski, Carpentier suffered a brief loss of consciousness in the accident, and was transported to Gold Coast Hospital for precautionary tests. The Canadian driver received a CT scan that showed no injuries and he will be held overnight in the hospital for observation. He is expected to be released today [Monday].
"Obviously we were aware of the damage to the front wing and that it was waving around," Forsythe Racing vice president of operations Neil Micklwright said. "Subsequent to a discussion that included driver Patrick Carpentier, the decision was made to made to continue the race in the hope that the wing would stay in place.
"Given Patrick's position in the championship standings and the number of points at stake, the team, along with Patrick, felt this was the correct course of action. The most important thing is that Patrick is okay and for that we are all happy and grateful."
