Hinch was injured during practice about a week prior to the Sunday's Indianapolis 500. Part of this right front suspension failed sending the driver hard into the wall midway through a turn 3. A portion of this suspension speared Hincliffe through his entire right thigh, next passed into his left thigh and femoral artery, and finally coming to rest against his pelvis.......with no breakage. The massive femoral bleeding was stopped at the motor speedway's infield hospital prior to Hinchcliffe being airlifted to nearby IU Methodist Hospital. Boiler attends the 500, yet is miles and miles away from knowing much about the sport or the cars. I am, however, surrounded knowledgeable auto racing friends. On such friend (who coincidentally lunched with Hinchcliffe after the 24 hours of Daytona in January) pointed out that this section of metal is about 1.5 inches X 0.75 inch and multiple feet long". Ouch. The driver is recovering nicely and will race again soon.
For those who might have watched the race, I sit high in turn three. It was a fun race and the tailgating was outstanding.
For those who might have watched the race, I sit high in turn three. It was a fun race and the tailgating was outstanding.
