Alex Zanardi in tragic accident
 

With everything that has been going on this week its terrible to report some more tragic news. My best wishes to go out to his family and friends.





LAUSITZ, Germany - Two-time CART racing champion Alex Zanardi, 34, of Bologna, Italy, was in critical condition at Berlin's Klinikum Berlin-Marzahn hospital Saturday as a result of injuries sustained in a late-race accident during The American Memorial CART event at Lausitz, Germany.
According to Dr. Steve Olvey, CART Director of Medical Affairs, Zanardi was airlifted to Klinikum Berlin-Marzahn hospital following a two-car accident with Alex Tagliani, which occurred as Zanardi exited the pit lane following his final fuel stop on the 142nd of 154 laps. He underwent a three-hour procedure that resulted in the traumatic amputation of both legs above the knee.

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Re: Alex Zanardi in tragic accident
 

Very unfortunate accident.;( My sympathies to his loved ones.

THat is a huge blow to the racing community. He was a great competitor and will be missed. My best wishes go out to him and his family.