DennyMcLain
08-03-2006, 09:41 PM
Da Matta hospitalized after Champ Car hits deer
Associated Press
ELKHART LAKE, Wis. -- Champ Car driver Cristiano da Matta was airlifted to a hospital after his race car collided with a deer that wandered onto the track during a test session at Road America on Thursday.
Da Matta was airlifted to Theda Clark Memorial Hospital in Neenah. Champ Car series spokesman Steve Shunck said da Matta was unconscious when he was airlifted.
The 32-year-old Da Matta is the 2002 series champion and has 12 career victories. He is sixth in the series points standings this season.
A native of Brazil, da Matta left Champ Car after winning the championship and drove for the Toyota Formula One team in 2003 and 2004.
Associated Press
ELKHART LAKE, Wis. -- Champ Car driver Cristiano da Matta was airlifted to a hospital after his race car collided with a deer that wandered onto the track during a test session at Road America on Thursday.
Da Matta was airlifted to Theda Clark Memorial Hospital in Neenah. Champ Car series spokesman Steve Shunck said da Matta was unconscious when he was airlifted.
The 32-year-old Da Matta is the 2002 series champion and has 12 career victories. He is sixth in the series points standings this season.
A native of Brazil, da Matta left Champ Car after winning the championship and drove for the Toyota Formula One team in 2003 and 2004.