[UPDATE] ECR driver Alexander Rossi underwent successful outpatient procedures this evening to repair minor injuries to a finger on his left hand and his right ankle. He sustained the injuries earlier today during an on-track incident while practicing for the Indianapolis 500. Rossi is in good spirits and has no additional injuries.
Rossi’s recovery will be under the care of INDYCAR Medical Director Dr. Julia Vaizer and the INDYCAR medical team. His progress will continue to be evaluated with the full intent of participating in final practice on Friday, May 22 and the 110th Running of the Indianapolis 500 on Sunday, May 24.
The No. 20 Java House Chevrolet crew will prepare a backup car and return to the track for final practice on Friday, May 22.
Additional updates will be provided when available.
Lots of Brandon Hagel talk with #GoBolts Coach Jon Cooper this afternoon. On 38 growing into a leader:
“Hags didn't come guns blazing. He came in and found his way. Where's my niche? Let me see what I can do. And then he slowly started elevating his play. He was forcing my hand to play him more, forced my hand to play him in all situations. And that's what you want in a player.
I think he's been around long enough now to know some leadership's changed, and he's eventually gonna be part of that group. He may not wear a letter now, but eventually he's going to. There’s certain guys that have that trait, and he has it.”
Orange production in Florida has collapsed over 95% in less than 25 years. 100% of trees are now infected with a disease officially deemed “incurable.”
Who killed the Florida orange? My investigation, in @slate, into the lost empire of the old citrus state.
i’m going to lose my mind, i straight up cannot go to a single showing of this double feature because it is the same week as the literal biggest week of my job’s whole year. AHHHHHHH
Celebrate #TopGun Day on May 13! Fans seeing TOP GUN and TOP GUN: MAVERICK will receive a limited-edition collector’s prints at participating theatres - while supplies last. https://t.co/k6XpofqM2D