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Arrow McLaren driver Nolan Siegel shared that he is “itching” to get back on track after a mild concussion nearly meant he couldn’t race in Toronto.
Nolan Siegel has been cleared to race in Toronto after a crash last Saturday in the Synk 275 resulted in a mild concussion. IndyCar’s medical team initially did not clear Siegel to race the following day in Farm to Finish, which the driver found difficult to accept. Siegel expressed his disappointment at missing the Iowa race but looks forward to returning to the track after a week of rest and recovery. The American driver was performing well in the Synk 275, running in the top 10 until a crash into the wall hindered his progress. Despite missing out on valuable points from the Iowa races, Siegel has found a renewed appreciation for his passion for driving. Team Principal Tony Kanaan empathized with Siegel’s situation by recalling his own struggles with racing after a crash, illustrating the frustrations of dealing with head injuries in motorsport. IndyCar’s medical team has since cleared Siegel to race in Toronto, with Arrow McLaren confirming his participation in the weekend’s event. The team anticipates Siegel to demonstrate his skills behind the wheel of the No. 6 SmartStop Arrow McLaren Chevy in their first primary sponsorship race of the season.
