IndyCar driver Robert Wickens fractured his spinal cord and neck, as well as seven other serious injuries, when he crashed at Pocono Raceway last month.
The Canadian driver also suffered fractures in his hands and the tibia and fibula bones in both legs after launching into a fence at the Pennsylvania track on August 19, his family revealed on Thursday.
He had surgeries this week at IU Health Methodist Hospital to repair fractures to both of his legs and hands and is expected to be moved to a rehabilitation center soon. It could be months before the severity of his spinal cord injury is known.
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Robert Wickens is pictured during introductions at the Pocono Raceway in Long Pond, Pennsylvania, on August 19, the day of the crash
The crash occurred when Wickens attempted to pass fellow racer Ryan Hunter-Reay during the ABC Supply 500 Series but accidentally bumped the back of Hunter-Reay's vehicle
The Wickens family revealed the extent of his injuries through Schmidt Peterson Motorsports.
'As unverified sources immediately following Robert's accident inaccurately and without permission portrayed his condition as less than severe, in an effort to remain transparent and open, we are providing a list of Robert's injuries to truly showcase the severity of what our son/brother/fiancé/friend/teammate has gone through and will be recovering from in the months to come,' the family said.
'We want to thank everyone for the outpouring of love, prayers and positive energy that has been sent our way since Robert's accident.'
The force launched Wickens' vehicle into the air before it slammed into the side fence and back down onto the track where it spun violently across the roadway
Wickens' family added it was 'blown away' by the support of the IndyCar community.
The crash occurred when Wickens attempted to pass fellow racer Ryan Hunter-Reay during the ABC Supply 500 Series but accidentally bumped the back of Hunter-Reay's vehicle.
The force launched Wickens' vehicle into the air before it slammed into the side fence and back down onto the track where it spun violently across the roadway.
Schmidt Peterson did not field Wickens' car in the race after his accident, but Carlos Munoz drove it at Portland last weekend and will close the season in the seat at Sonoma in California.
Wickens' car is bagged up and towed into the garage area at the Pocono Raceway on August 19
However, the team said the car will be Wickens' when he's able to return.
'The No. 6 entry is for Robert Wickens and him only,' the team said. 'No matter the amount of time it takes for his full recovery, we will hold that seat for him.
'The road to Robert's recovery will be a long and tough one, but we hope you'll be alongside us cheering him on.'
The statement listed the Wickens' injuries as follows: Thoracic spinal facture, spinal cord injury, neck fracture, tibia and fibula fractures to both legs, fractures in both hands, fractured right forearm, fractured elbow, four fractured ribs and a pulmonary contusion.
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Main photo article IndyCar driver Robert Wickens fractured his spinal cord and neck, as well as seven other serious injuries, when he crashed at Pocono Raceway last month.
The Canadian driver also suffered fractures in his hands and the tibia and fibula bones in both legs after launching into a fence at the P...
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