Published: Tuesday, September 1, 2009
Injured Power expected to miss final 2 IndyCar races
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AP Photo/Ed Reinke
In this photograph taken on Aug. 1, 2009, IRL driver Will Power, of Australia, fastens his fire suit before practicing for the IndyCar Series Meijer Indy 300 auto race at the Kentucky Speedway in Sparta, Ky.
INDIANAPOLIS — IndyCar driver Will Power is expected to miss the rest of this season but will not need surgery to repair the broken bones in his back.
Power will continue wearing a brace during a recovery that is expected to last at least four months. He will begin physical therapy for his injuries later this week.
IndyCar's orthopedic specialist, Dr. Terry Trammell, examined Power on Monday in Indianapolis. He diagnosed fractures in Power's second, third and fourth lumbar vertebrae and his fifth thoracic vertebra. Power also sustained a concussion and a chipped left front tooth in the Aug. 22 crash at Sonoma, Calif.
Power, who drives for Roger Penske's team, is expected to be healthy in time for next year's season opener in Brazil.
Power will continue wearing a brace during a recovery that is expected to last at least four months. He will begin physical therapy for his injuries later this week.
IndyCar's orthopedic specialist, Dr. Terry Trammell, examined Power on Monday in Indianapolis. He diagnosed fractures in Power's second, third and fourth lumbar vertebrae and his fifth thoracic vertebra. Power also sustained a concussion and a chipped left front tooth in the Aug. 22 crash at Sonoma, Calif.
Power, who drives for Roger Penske's team, is expected to be healthy in time for next year's season opener in Brazil.
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