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« Back den 20 oktober 2003 Brack Talks To His Team Sunday For Immediate Release 9:00 p.m. (CDT) Oct. 19, 2003 KENNY BRACK TALKS TO HIS TEAM SUNDAY; SWEDE UPBEAT AFTER MOVING TO PRIVATE ROOM Pioneer/Miller Lite Driver Expected To Be Flown To Indy In Upcoming Days DALLAS, Texas.… Kenny Brack continued his recovery process Sunday as the Team Rahal driver remained upbeat and talked to his family, friends and team members from Parkland Hospital. Brack, 37, who now resides in Upper Arlington, Ohio, was alert and talking to his team owner Bobby Rahal and several of his Team Rahal members today. Brack, driver of the No. 15 Pioneer/Miller Lite Honda Dallara for Team Rahal, suffered massive injuries in last Sunday’s Chevy 500 IRL IndyCar Series race at the Texas Motor Speedway. Brack remains in satisfactory condition at Parkland Hospital with a variety of injuries including a fractured right femur, a fractured sternum, a fractured lumbar vertebrae and fractures to both ankles. Brack had surgery on Sunday (femur and ankles) and Monday (vertebrae). ”Kenny was very animated today (Sunday) and was talking to friends in Sweden and his Team Rahal members including Bobby (Rahal),” said Anita Brack, Kenny’s wife. “He talked to them about many things and is looking forward to going to Indianapolis (for rehab therapy).” On Monday, Brack will be discussing his possible travel to Indianapolis with his Dallas-based doctors as well as Dr. Henry Bock, medical director for the Indy Racing League, and Dr. Terry Trammell, a top racing surgeon based in Indy. “It was very nice to talk to Kenny today,” said Rahal, who co-owns Brack’s team with television’s David Letterman. “He is getting better each day and we hope we help he and Anita with move to Indy and his recovery. I know he’ll work hard in rehab. Kenny is very determined.” 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. kennybrack.com tom blattler |
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