British f4 driver loses both legs after horrific accident at. That status was no issue for the secondgeneration driver who, after missing the season opener in miami due to a testing crash, won on his first start in st petersburg leading a. Vukovichs car tumbled over the outside wall, toppled end over end 20. The british driver was in a coma in critical condition after sustaining a head injury when he was hit by a large piece of debris that broke off another car in the crashfilled race at pocono. Indycar driver justin wilson in coma after crash at pocono. Floyd county sheriff frank loop says greg mccoy died early thursday when his tractortrailer slammed into a light tower and burst into flames on westbound interstate 64 at the georgetown exit. The crash led to the amputation of both of zanardis legs. Dec 11, 2017 billy monger lost both his legs in a horror crash earlier this year, but his lifechanging accident has not dimmed his love of racing and hes determined to get back on the track as soon as he can. Guelph indycar driver robert wickens broke neck, spinal cord. Paralympian driver alex zanardis gearing up to race a bmw. The medical team had no idea where to even find injured driver alex zanardi as they raced toward the scene of his crash at the eurospeedway lausitz in klettwitz, germany.
Apr 01, 2016 indycar driver carlos munoz had to be lifted from his car and was placed on a stretcher after crashing during qualifying at phoenix international raceway on friday. Sep 15, 2001 it has been confirmed that italian driver alex zanardi has lost part of both his legs in the horrific accident that brought the inaugural cart race at the lausitzring to a premature halt. The british driver, who was 37, had been in a coma since sustaining a head injury when he was hit by a large piece of debris that broke off a car in a crashfilled race at pocono raceway on sunday. Incredibly he survived and began to walk again only. Brit racing driver who lost legs in horror crash vows to. The lists show indycar or champ car fatalities that occurred in events making up the national championship, which has been held by the following sanctioning bodies. Billy monger lost both his legs in a horror crash earlier this year, but his lifechanging accident has. Crashes are inevitable in this high stakes, high speed competition. Zanardi lost both of his legs in a car accident in 2001 and will start as a guest driver in a customized bmw. Fifteen years after epic crash, zanardi still fastest in class sportsnet.
Pryces car continued to hurtle down the track at almost 170mph, ultimately crashing into the car of driver jacques laffite. Guelph indycar driver robert wickens broke neck, spinal. Here are the most memorable crashes in indianapolis 500 history, where the drivers lived to race another day. Teenage race car driver loses legs after crash, but vows to compete again. A teen racing driver who lost his legs in a horrific crash is already trying to work out how he can get back behind the wheel. Couple raising awareness after losing legs in crash with distracted driver local news wthr indianapolis. Alessandro zanardi is an italian professional racing driver and paracyclist. Aug 21, 2018 the 29yearold driver was attempting to pass ryan hunterreay when the two cars lightly touched. Indycar drivers who died racing indy car racing, sprint.
The 29yearold wickens has been updating his rehabilitation progress on. An indiana man who had his legs and penis amputated following a drunk driving accident that landed him in a fiery wreck two years ago is on a campaign to educate others about the dangers of. Formula 1 cars are very complex machines built to achieve a very simple goal. F1 driver who lost legs in horrific crash returns to brands hatch to win gold medal in paralympics cycling. Below is a sebastian bourdais update from indycar following indy 500 qualifying crash. Indycar driver robert wickens says hes a paraplegic. The 29yearold driver was attempting to pass ryan hunterreay when the two cars lightly touched. That caused hunterreays car to careen into the wall and wickenss car was pulled along for the ride. Indycar driver robert wickens confirmed through a post on his instagram account thursday that he is a paraplegic after the aug. All fatalities are related to championship car races at the speedway unless otherwise noted fatalities have occurred in conjunction with the indianapolis 500 and its precursors, the. Oct 22, 2018 an indiana man who had his legs and penis amputated following a drunk driving accident that landed him in a fiery wreck two years ago is on a campaign to educate others about the dangers of. Indycar, formula one series wives and girlfriends fox sports. A 17yearold british race car driver underwent amputations to both his legs after a serious crash over the weekend. Indycar driver wickens reveals crash left him a paraplegic.
After losing his legs and nearly losing his life, racecar driver alex zanardi. Seventeen years ago today, one of the most devastating crashes in indycar history left alex zanardi without either one of his legs. This article lists the people who have been fatally injured in american championship car racing during testing, practice, qualifying, or races since 1916, categorized into drivers, riding mechanics, and nonparticipants. Teenage racecar driver billy monger lost both of his legs in a horrific british formula 4 crash last april, but it didnt take him long to get back to professional driving. The most spectacular, deathdefying crashed in indy 500. Indycar driver crashes violently into wall during fastest. Race car driver almost loses legs, but not his faith. His family moved to the town of castel maggiore on the citys outskirts when he was four. Popular italian driver swerves after pit stop and is hit. Racing was what i strived for, what i lived for, he says. The debris field stretched out for hundreds of yards on the grey pavement and the carnage looked like a war scene straight out of the movies. Indycar series driver james hinchcliffe walks to pit road with his girlfriend, kirsten dee, before the indy 500 at indianapolis motor speedway. Indycar driver carlos munoz is injured when his car crashes. Apr 19, 2017 billy monger crash causes leg amputation.
A car race run to help heal wounds from the terrorist attacks on the united states, ended tragically for alex zanardi, who lost both legs in a horrific crash yesterday in the american memorial 500. Feb 23, 2020 he ran a full champ car schedule in 2007, but the ovalheavy indycar schedule in 2008 left him with a yellow rookie mark on his newmanhaaslanigan dallarahonda. The 17yearold hit the rear of patrik pasmas car at speed after being unsighted as the finn slowed up around schwantz curve on the fourth lap of race three. Amazing story race car driver almost loses legs, but not his faith by randy rudder the 700 club. How billy monger, who lost his legs in a crash, drives a. With that in mind there are many things that are mandatory on road cars that are simply not an issue for. The family of the canadian driver revealed the injuries wickens suffered when his car launched into the fence on aug.
Japanese driver takuma sato wins the indianapolis 500 after f1 driver fernando alonso lead for 27 laps of the race, with scott dixon suffering a terrible crash. Jun 05, 2018 youve got to hand it to alessandro zanardi. Some of the worst crashes in indianapolis 500 history the. Monger seriously injured at donington park speed sport. Indycar driver robert wickens is paralyzed from the chest down from injuries suffered in an august crash at pocono raceway. The following is a list of 73 individuals killed at the indianapolis motor speedway. It has been confirmed that italian driver alex zanardi has lost part of both his legs in the horrific accident that brought the inaugural cart race at the lausitzring to a premature halt. Alex zanardi, 45, was involved in a highspeed crash during a champ car race in germany in 2001 that sliced his car in two and severed his legs. Billy monger car crash during f4 race at donnington park on. Race car driver almost loses legs, but not his faith by randy rudder the 700 club. The driver of the second car exits the vehicle and punches the other driver whos still in his car. Billy monger car crash during f4 race at donnington park. A race car driver managed to climb out of his car practically unscathed after being involved in a fiery crash that brought the indianapolis 500, or indy 500, to a brief stop. The best driver of the 50s, couldnt avoid the crash.
Couple raising awareness after losing legs in crash with. Teen racing driver loses legs in crash news uk video. A journalist covering sundays las vegas indy 300 race at which driver dan wheldon was killed in a massive 15car wreck said conditions in the race. Billy monger, a 17yearold englishman, was left fighting for his life after his car collided with a finnish rivals during a british f4 race at donington.
Southern indiana authorities have identified a ups driver who was killed in a fiery highway crash while making a thanksgiving day delivery. Teen racing star who lost his legs in horror crash is determined. Stan fox indy 500 crash in 1995 stan fox suffers a huge crash with eddie cheever at indy 500 stan fox, his legs exposed, sits in his airborne car after the front end was torn off while slamming into the first turn wall on the opening lap of the 1995 indianapolis foxs legs were uninjured, but he was hospitalized with serious head injuries. Indycar driver sebastien bourdais update racing news. Teenage race car driver loses legs after crash, but vows. Sep 07, 2018 the family of the canadian driver revealed the injuries wickens suffered when his car launched into the fence on aug.
Upon leaving the pit lane, zanardi lost control of his car, which turned sideways onto the. Zanardi lost both legs one at the thigh and one at the knee in the impact and. Youtube in 2001, on the eurospeedway lausitz, driver alex zanardi had the worst crash of his career so far. A husband and wife are trying to send a message about the dangers of distracted driving after a crash changed their lives forever. An officer jogs onto the track and uses a stun gun on the driver standing outside the cars. Teen racing star who lost his legs in horror crash. Jan 25, 2019 the medical team had no idea where to even find injured driver alex zanardi as they raced toward the scene of his crash at the eurospeedway lausitz in klettwitz, germany. The rolex 24 field includes five current ntt indycar series drivers. The drivers were taken by airlift to the klinikum berlinmarzahn hospital. Teen racing star who lost his legs in horror crash is. Paralympian driver alex zanardis gearing up to race a bmw m4. See more ideas about indy cars, indy car racing and race cars. Billy monger, 17, was left in a critical condition after colliding with. Oct 27, 2018 indycar driver robert wickens is paralyzed from the chest down from injuries suffered in an august crash at pocono raceway.
Coming out of the pits, zanardi lost control of his car, and that splitsecond had. A teenage racing driver who lost both his legs after a horrific crash has said it is his sister who is the one true hero. Twotime cart champion alex zanardi of italy lost both of his legs after being hit by canadian alex taglianis car moving at about 320 kmh saturday during the american memorial 500. Billy monger lost both his legs in a horror crash earlier this year, but his lifechanging accident has not dimmed his love of racing and hes determined to get back on the track as soon as he can. For many years, davey hamilton worshipped the sport of auto racing. May 28, 2016 the best driver of the 50s, couldnt avoid the crash. Billy monger loses lower legs after british f4 crash. The crash came on the first lap of greenflag racing after a twocar crash at the start involving spencer pigot and graham rahal brought out an immediate yellow flag for six laps. Apr 19, 2017 teenage driver billy monger has lost both of his lower legs after a horrific crash during a formula 4 race at donington park on sunday. Worst crashes in indy 500 history sports illustrated. List of fatalities at the indianapolis motor speedway. Indiana man who lost legs, penis in drunk driving crash still.
Horrific billy monger crash causes double leg amputation. A teenage british racing driver who lost both legs following a horror crash has vowed to get back behind the wheel. Sep 06, 2012 alex zanardi, 45, was involved in a highspeed crash during a champ car race in germany in 2001 that sliced his car in two and severed his legs. He was inducted into the indianapolis motor speedway hall of fame in 2009, and the motorsports hall of fame of america in 2014. Aug 20, 2018 the crash came on the first lap of greenflag racing after a two car crash at the start involving spencer pigot and graham rahal brought out an immediate yellow flag for six laps. Alex zanardi was born in bologna, italy, son of dino and anna zanardi. British f4 driver loses both legs after horrific accident at donington park. Dec 16, 2015 the following year1961another driver was killed, and a. Indycar champion a season with targetchip ganassi racing. Spectacular indycar crash destroys car, stops race abc news. Canadian driver robert wickens suffered two broken legs as well as injuries to his spine, lungs and right arm in a horror crash during the. Indianapolis thursday, may 25, 2017 verizon indycar series driver sebastien bourdais, injured in a crash may 20 during a qualifying attempt for the 101st indianapolis 500 mile race, was discharged from iu health methodist hospital on wednesday and has been moved to a local. Alex zanardi was involved in one of the nastiest crashes in indycar history 18 years ago today, leaving him without either of his legs. Teenage british f4 racing driver billy monger loses both lower legs after horror motorsport crash at donington park.
Veteran indy car driver sebastien bourdais slams the turn 2 wall during qualifications at the indianapolis motor speedway on may 20, 2017 in indianapolis, indiana. How billy monger, who lost his legs in a crash, drives a 150. Indycar drivers who died racing indy car racing, sprint car. Monger reportedly ran into the back of a car that had stopped in front of him on the track. He lost both his legs in a horrifying indy crash in 2001, but thats hardly slowed him down much. The italians mo nunn reynard had been hit at almost 200mph by the similar players car of alex tagliani, but had been torn apart by. Zanardi was 34 years old when he lost both legs in a crash at a champ. Teenage driver billy monger has lost both of his lower legs after a horrific crash during a formula 4 race at donington park on sunday. Apr 19, 2017 british formula 4 racer billy monger has lost both of his lower legs after his serious crash at donington park on sunday. Race driver frank galvin lost control of his racer, smashed through the guard rail and slammed into the press stand, injuring several of its occupants and crushing to death hughie hughes, who had crashed out of the race himself and was standing by the press box.