Josef Newgarden Taken to Hospital; Pato O'Ward Wins at Iowa

Josef Newgarden collapsed in the motorhome lot following his overdue crash Sunday at Iowa Speedway

and became taken to a Des Moines clinic with the aid of helicopter for assessment.

“Following the realization of the race Newgarden misplaced attention and fell, maintaining

a reduce on the again of his head,” Team Penske stated in a declaration. “After being evaluated, 

all scans had been bad. Newgarden will be held overnight for statement. Following IndyCar protocol, Newgarden could be

evaluated by using the IndyCar medical body of workers on Thursday.” IndyCar clinical director Dr. Geoffrey Billows said

Newgarden became transported by using helicopter to Mercy One Des Moines Medical Center because the infield

care middle lacked the gadget to well evaluate the American. Billows stated Newgarden changed into wide

awake and alert, but the clinic was a 45-minute drive from the tune and heavy visitors for the submit

-race Blake Shelton concert would have behind schedule the journey.