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Hinchcliffe awake after horrific wreck, surgery

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John Oreovicz discusses the mechanical failure believed to be responsible for sending James Hinchcliffe to IU Methodist Hospital for surgery on his thigh; it was the fourth crash at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in the past week.
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INDIANAPOLIS -- James Hinchcliffe's girlfriend says the IndyCar driver was awake and communicating Tuesday morning, less than 24 hours after undergoing surgery on his left thigh.