For those of yuo who do not know, CART driver Alex Zanardi suffered a likely career ending crash...
KLETTWITZ, Germany -- Two-time CART champion Alex Zanardi was airlifted to a hospital after he was hit by another car at almost 200 mph Saturday while inching onto the oval during the American Memorial 500. His injuries were "very serious," CART officials said. Alex Tagliani, the Canadian driver who struck Zanardi, was reported to be "awake and alert." Zanardi was leading the race with about 15 laps to go when he his car was smashed after he left the pits, scattering debris across the asphalt track. Zanardi's car shattered when it was struck at full force before a crowd of 87,600 at the EuroSpeedway, CART's first race in Europe. The 34-year-old Italian, seeking his first victory this season, is one of CART's most high-profile drivers. He also had two stints racing in Formula One. It has since been reported that both of his legs have been amputated above the knee... A petition has been started to send get well soon wishes to Alex and his family... http://www.PetitionOnline.com/az1/ _____________ List Sponsor: http://www.netsville.com To remove yourself from this list, send mail to [email protected] with 'unsubscribe a2_16v' in the body of your message See us on the web at http://www.a2-16v.com Visit the 16V Homepage at http://www.gti16v.org
