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Franchitti forced to end his career

Franchitti forced to end his career

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  Dario Franchitti has to end his racing career due to injuries sustained in the severe crash of the IndyCar series. The 40-year-old Scot flew over the back of a Takume Sata car in a Houston race and crashed into a safety net. In doing so, he injured his spine, right ankle and suffered a concussion. After two surgeries, he returned home and doctors advised him to end his racing career. "The doctors who treated my injuries advised me to stop racing. They made it very clear to me that the risk was too great and further racing could harm my health. Given that, I have no choice but to finish. Racing is has been a part of my life for over 30 years, so it’s hard for me when I think I’ll never drive again.I was looking forward to next season with the teams
14 injured spectators in Franchitti accident (Video)

14 injured spectators in Franchitti accident (Video)

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In the terrible accident of Dario Franchitti at the Indy Car series race in Houston, USA, the flying remains of the race cars injured as many as 14 spectators. Dario was also injured in the collision, suffering a double fracture of the spine, concussion, and a broken right ankle. In the last lap of the race, Franchitti was involved in an accident with a former Formula One racer, Takumo Satom, during which his car was lifted and thrown against a safety net. Dario underwent ankle surgery immediately after the accident on Sunday, and spinal injuries will not require surgery, according to the Ganassi team, for which the three-time champion is racing. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kg3PekixKvc