From: Michael Powell 

BRACK CONTINUES RECOVERY AT DALLAS HOSPITAL

INDIANAPOLIS, Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2003 – IRL IndyCarTM Series driver Kenny
Brack continues to improve at Parkland Memorial Hospital in Dallas from
injuries suffered in the Chevy 500, said Dr. Henry Bock, director of
medical services for the Indy Racing League.

Brack, the 1999 Indianapolis 500 winner and 1998 IndyCar Series champion,
remains in serious but stable condition, Bock said.

Brack suffered a fractured right femur, a fractured sternum, fractured
lumbar vertebrae and fractures to both ankles in an accident on Lap 188 of
the Chevy 500 on Oct. 12 at Texas Motor Speedway, the final race of the
2003 IndyCar Series season.

He underwent successful surgery on his right femur and both ankles Oct. 12,
and successful surgery on his back Oct. 13. Anita Brack, Kenny’s wife, met
with the media Oct. 15 in Dallas.

“We are having good news every day,” Anita Brack said. “That’s been very
uplifting for myself, Kenny’s friends and family, and our Team Rahal crew.

“Sure, it has been tough for us after seeing Kenny in such an amazing
crash. When I was able to talk to him at the track care center, that was
big relief. He was joking with us at the hospital and talked to Michael
(Andretti), Bryan (Herta), Dario (Franchitti) and Bobby (Rahal) before
going into surgery Sunday night. I was more relieved then.”

Team owner Bobby Rahal echoed Anita Brack’s statements.

“The doctors are very optimistic,” Rahal said. “We are thankful for the
great efforts of the doctors in the surgeries and the IRL safety crew at
the track. Thank goodness the Dallara chassis was so strong in that kind of
crash.

“It has been so heartwarming for Anita and all of Team Rahal to receive so
many calls of concern and for best wishes on Kenny’s condition. We thank
everyone for their support.”

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 Drive
Hilliard, OH 43026

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

 


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