Alexander Rossi slowed on the front stretch to bring out a full course caution, and Hinchcliffe took the lead as Dixon pitted. Marco Andretti never had a shot Sunday, as an electrical sensor failure ended his race just 14 laps into the event. Never did he doubt any of his accomplishments were in jeopardy after his accident. Hinchcliffe managed to make a full recovery after losing control of his car and hitting the wall with 126 g of force. As of this morning, the driver remains in intensive care, but he's said to be resting comfortably. "On the last lap, I was making a move on Mikhail Aleshin, and I could tell he was struggling. "In doing so, it ripped the steering wheel from my hand, and I ended up tweaking it.". -- Not once did James Hinchcliffe think his career was over after his near-fatal accident in 2015. "The whole thing in St. Pete was bizarre and surreal," Hinchcliffe said. "The pace of the car was really good all day, and we were able to recover from a little bit of a tricky pit stop sequence on the first stop, so it's unfortunate.". Moments earlier, Andretti driver Takuma Sato also came to a stop on the course. Hinchcliffe still had to hold off Andretti driver Ryan Hunter-Reay, but he stopped on course with a mechanical problem to bring out another caution. Moments earlier, Andretti driver Takuma Sato also came to a stop on the course. Hinchcliffe had two strong late restarts to win in a Honda for Schmidt-Peterson Motorsports. Race car driver James Hinchcliffe opened up about his terrifying 2015 crash during Dancing With the Stars ‘ “Most Memorable Week” on Monday, October 10. "I tried cycling the car a few times and it didn't fire. "Absolutely, I knew from day one I had the best support," said Hinchcliffe, who considers winning at Long Beach a crown jewel event. Josef Newgarden was the highest finishing Team Penske driver and was third in a Chevrolet. "I don't know what happened. Then, once we had sat (in the runoff) for a few moments, we tried flipping a few switches and it fired back up again but it was too late to rejoin the race. "We lost balance a little bit, and I was really thinking about saving second place. LONG BEACH, Calif. -- Not once did James Hinchcliffe think his career was over after his near-fatal accident in 2015. IndyCar goes to the Honda Grand Prix of Alabama at Barber Motorsports Park on April 21-23. That 2015 accident nearly cost Hinchcliffe his life. Hinchcliffe had gotten off to such a great start when racing resumed that Bourdais tried only to maintain his running position. New details on James Hinchcliffe's vicious IndyCar crash show that the driver suffered major injuries after a suspension component failure, Racer reports. Scott Dixon was fourth in a Ganassi Honda, and defending race winner Simon Pagenaud, from Penske, drove from last to fifth. Then, once we had sat [in the runoff] for a few moments, we tried flipping a few switches, and it fired back up again, but it was too late to rejoin the race. That 2015 accident nearly cost Hinchcliffe his life. Alexander Rossi slowed on the front stretch to bring out a full course caution, and Hinchcliffe took the lead as Dixon pitted. It set it up for Hinchcliffe to have to race Bourdais to the finish, but Bourdais was focused on the big picture in the closing laps. And I gotta tell you; it's genuine," Chad Priest, the CEO of the Indiana Red Cross, said. Our product picks are editor-tested, expert-approved. Instead, Marco Andretti retired early with an issue. James Hinchcliffe was in intensive care late Tuesday following his vicious Indianapolis 500 practice crash, though he was stable and improving. James Hinchcliffe's vicious IndyCar crash, broken off and pierced the driver's safety cell, enact a series of last-minute aero and engine tweaks. Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem. Among the first on the scene is IndyCar driver James Hinchcliffe. He had a pole-winning run at the Indianapolis 500 last year that cemented his return, but he still needed a victory. At long last, he has his first win on the race track since his accident. Hinchcliffe had gotten off to such a great start when racing resumed, that Bourdais tried only to maintain his running position. Realizing that people need a healthy dose of hope and resilience, I spoke to Indy race car driver James Hinchcliffe who overcame a near-fatal accident … 2015 Indianapolis 500, 99th Indianapolis 500, Indianapolis 500, Indianapolis Motor Speedway, indycar, James Hinchcliffe, Sam Schmidt, Indycar 3.3k shares share IndyCar driver, James Hinchcliffe, knows all too well how necessary it is to give blood. You may be able to find more information about this and similar content at piano.io, Chase Elliott Wins Wet-into-Dry Roval Race, Watch Tommy Kendall Explain A Simulated Roval, Where To Watch Racing This October Weekend, Denny Hamlin Wins Long, Absurd Talladega Race, NASCAR's Revamped Schedule Needs One More Change, Will Power Holds Off Herta For Harvest GP Win, IndyCar to Add Massive Hybrid Power in 2023. What's worse, part of the suspension shot through the car, impaling Hinchcliffe's leg and piercing his femoral artery. Now, a year later, take a look back at that fateful event from Hinchcliffe's perspective, and hear him tell his amazing story of recovery. I was thinking championship.". Since the coronavirus outbreak, the Red Cross has lost over 2,700 drives nationwide. It's about giving back to a group that kept him alive, not to mention so many others. But he’s watched the video “many times” as the No. New details on James Hinchcliffe's vicious IndyCar crash show that the driver suffered major injuries after a suspension component failure, Racer reports. It was just a few days ago when IndyCar's season opener had the crews and the support series ready to go before the St. Pete race was canceled. INDIANAPOLIS — The Red Cross is flying the flag of help again, a sign that the country needs help. He'll gladly take it at Long Beach, the most historic street course race in the country. James Hinchcliffe has no recollection of the accident that nearly killed him on May 18. Toronto, Indy and this place were on my bucket list to win before I die, and it's nice to check one off.". The statistics are more telling. 1 when we set out at the start of the season, to get back into winner's circle, to do so as early in the season as we have, as convincingly as we did, was great," Hinchcliffe said. "If you don't have money to give, you got blood to give," Hinchcliffe said. Alexander Rossi was challenging for a podium finish and running second when his engine failed while he was running second. It set it up for Hinchcliffe to have to race Bourdais to the finish, but Bourdais was focused on the big picture in the closing laps. It was a miserable day for Andretti Autosport, which seemed to have a shot at putting at least one driver on the podium. The IndyCar star nearly bled to death after wrecking in practice at the Indianapolis 500, and even though his injuries sidelined him the rest of the season, he knew he'd be back. Doing what's right is the underlying theme for Hinchcliffe. Scott Dixon was fourth in a Ganassi Honda, and defending race winner Simon Pagenaud, from Penske, drove from last to fifth. Indeed, he ran a full season last year, then had a successful stint on "Dancing With the Stars" in which he raised his profile while finishing second on the show. That's why this sport can be so rewarding and so cruel, there's nothing you can do.". This place has a lot of history. Sebastien Bourdais followed his season-opening victory at St. Pete with a second-place finish to give Honda a 1-2 podium finish. "We lost balance a little bit, and I was really thinking about saving second place. "To finally do what was goal No. It was the Canadian's first victory since 2015 at New Orleans, a month before his accident at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. With the multiple intrusions, Hinchcliffe experienced massive blood loss at the crash site, and despite the gravity of the soft tissue injuries to his lower extremities, stopping the bleeding became an immediate priority for the medical staff to address once he was pulled from the chassis. Comments are welcome while open. It is a priority for CBC to create a website that is accessible to all Canadians including people with visual, hearing, motor and cognitive challenges. Hinchcliffe wrecked during a May practice at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, and his life was saved by the at-track safety crew that smartly pinched off the blood flow and raced him into surgery. That's why this sport can be so rewarding and so cruel. In the final 17 laps, the remaining three Andretti cars had race-ending problems. He hit the brake a lot earlier than I was expecting, and I ended up running into the back of him. Pseudonyms will no longer be permitted. James Hinchcliffe raced to his first victory since his near-fatal accident in 2015 by hanging in a three-lap shootout to the finish Sunday on the streets of Long Beach. -- Not once did James Hinchcliffe think his career was over after his near-fatal accident in 2015. Hinch miraculously survived, but doctors told him he wouldn't be able to leave the hospital for a month and wouldn't be able to drive a car for at least six months. It was something electrical," Hunter-Reay said. 2015 Indianapolis 500, 99th Indianapolis 500, Indianapolis 500, Indianapolis Motor Speedway, indycar, James Hinchcliffe, Sam Schmidt, Indycar 3.3k shares share "Then we had a sensor issue, and our day was done. Canada's James Hinchcliffe raced to his first victory since his near-fatal accident in 2015 by hanging on for a three-lap shootout to the finish Sunday on the streets of Long Beach. Copyright 2020 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. "I thought we had a really good shot at winning," last year's Indianapolis 500 winner said. Audience Relations, CBC P.O. It comes after a slew of frightening practice crashes where cars have gone airborne, prompting IndyCar to enact a series of last-minute aero and engine tweaks ahead of Sunday's Indianapolis 500. His sights are now set on the Indianapolis 500 and his home race in Toronto. According to onboard telemetry, Hinchcliffe was doing at least 228 mph when a right-front suspension component failed, disabling his steering and sending his Dallara-Honda nose-first into the Turn 3 SAFER barrier, Racer reports. I was thinking championship.". We've been really quick here in the past, and to finally get to victory lane here is more than I can put into words. Hinchcliffe's life was saved nearly two years ago by the at-track safety crew that smartly pinched off the blood flow and raced him into surgery. Please note that CBC does not endorse the opinions expressed in comments. I just hope as a country, and as a planet, we get a hold on this as quickly as possible, and then we can all go back to normal living.". New details on James Hinchcliffe's vicious IndyCar crash show that the driver suffered major injuries after a suspension component failure, Racer reports. JR Hildebrand broke a bone in his left hand on a last-lap accident with Mikhail Aleshin. The Red Cross never issued appeals like this — and with a visit from Joe Hogsett, what else could bring together the Mayor of Indianapolis and the Mayor of Hinchtown? To encourage thoughtful and respectful conversations, first and last names will appear with each submission to CBC/Radio-Canada's online communities (except in children and youth-oriented communities). "Everyone has a little extra time on their hands. We may earn a commission through links on our site. Hinchcliffe has worked with the Red Cross ever since his accident in 2015. You may be able to find more information about this and similar content at piano.io, Chase Elliott Wins Wet-into-Dry Roval Race, Watch Tommy Kendall Explain A Simulated Roval, Where To Watch Racing This October Weekend, Denny Hamlin Wins Long, Absurd Talladega Race, NASCAR's Revamped Schedule Needs One More Change, Will Power Holds Off Herta For Harvest GP Win, IndyCar to Add Massive Hybrid Power in 2023.

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