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An AJ Foyt Racing pit crew member has been given the all clear after having his foot run over during a pit stop in IndyCar’s Grand Prix of Long Beach on Sunday. The entire field was making their final pit stop at once late in the race, leading to an extremely tight pit road. As […]
A member of the AJ Foyt Racing pit crew was cleared after his foot was run over during a pit stop at IndyCar’s Grand Prix of Long Beach.
The incident occurred as the entire field was making their final pit stops simultaneously, creating a congested pit road.
During the chaos, veteran driver Will Power accidentally hit the crew member while exiting his pit box.
Ryan Marzec, the rear tire changer who was struck, miraculously continued changing the tire before moving to safety.
Despite the mishap, Marzec, who escaped serious injury and was released after thorough checks, displayed dedication by completing his task.
Power received a penalty for the incident, leading to a drop in his race position, with him ultimately finishing 19th.
After the event, Power expressed regret for the incident, acknowledging the challenges of navigating a crowded pit lane.
Fortunately, the injured crew member was able to return to Indianapolis with the team after being cleared from medical care.
