From: Michael Powell 

BRACK UNDERGOES SUCCESSFUL BACK SURGERY AT DALLAS HOSPITAL

FORT WORTH, Texas, Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2003 – IRL IndyCartm Series driver
Kenny Brack underwent successful surgery on his back Oct. 13 at Parkland
Memorial Hospital in Dallas, said Dr. Henry Bock, director of medical
services for the Indy Racing League. 

Dr. Kevin Morrill, chief neurologist at Parkland, oversaw the procedure,
which involved an open fixation on the spinal fracture and a spinal fusion
of the L2, L3 and L4 vertebrae. 

“Kenny’s spine is stable, and he’s moving his legs and toes,” Morrill said.
“We will continue to watch him closely over the next couple of days. Kenny
is a world-class athlete, and his physical conditioning will really aid him
in this situation.”

Brack remains in serious, but stable condition, Bock said.

Brack suffered a fractured right femur, a fractured sternum and lumbar and
fractures to both ankles in an accident on Lap 188 of the Chevy 500 at
Texas Motor Speedway, the final race of the 2003 IndyCar Series season.

Persons wishing to send a get-well message to Brack can do so at
www.rahal.com or by sending cards or letters to:

Team Rahal
4601 Lyman Dr.
Hilliard, Ohio 43026

Further updates on Brack’s condition will be provided when available.




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