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Vautier's tire changer injured during pit stop

2m - IndyCar Tristan Vautier

  • Associated Press

FONTANA, Calif. -- A crew member for Dale Coyne Racing was injured Saturday after being struck by Tristan Vautier's car during a pit stop.

Vautier's front left tire changer was hit on the leg early in the 500-mile IndyCar race after being clipped as Vautier tried to pull out of his stall. The crewman had to be helped to a cart and was taken to the infield medical center.