SPARTA, Ky. — IndyCar star Tony Kanaan has been cleared to return to the track for Saturday’s race at Kentucky Speedway after escaping serious injury after his car caught on fire.
During last week’s race at Edmonton, Kanaan was pulling out of the pits on lap 34 when his fuel hose attached to his Honda remained open. The fuel ignited as he left the pit stall and flames spread to the cockpit as Kanaan coasted down pit road.
The 34-year-old Brazilian sustained superficial burns to his face. He credited the quick action of nearby crews in helping him escape unharmed.
Two Andretti Green Racing crew members who assisted Kanaan also have been cleared to return to work.
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