Unser crewman seriously injured
Posted: Sunday August 10, 2003 4:18 PM
MADISON, Ill. (AP) -- A crewman for Al Unser Jr. was seriously
injured Sunday in a pit accident during the IRL's Emerson Indy 250
at Gateway International Raceway.
Unser's left rear tire changer, identified by a member of
Unser's Kelley Racing team as Anton Julian, was reported in serious
but stable condition by track medical officials. He was transported
by medical helicopter to a hospital in St. Louis, Mo.
The accident happened during a caution period on lap 42 of the
200-lap race when most of the 21-car field was pitting on the
narrow pit lane. Brian Herta slid into the rear of Unser's car,
which was on its hydraulic jacks in his pit.
Unser's car was quickly pushed away by other crewmen but was too
damaged to continue. Herta was able to stay in the race.
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