Fernandez to miss Fontana

[macdaddy]

From Autosport:

Dr. Steve Olvey:
"After further CT scanning, Adrian has two thoracic fractures at T-2 and T-3 (below the neck). They do not require surgery and there is no risk to the spinal column. He will be wearing a cervical collar for comfort and will keep his flight (to the United States) tomorrow."
"He will not be able to drive at Fontana, and the question of Mexico City will determined later in the week."

Fernandez:
"It's unfortunate that once again I was in the wrong place at the wrong time. The visibility was zero and everyone was being extra cautious. I was hit from behind and Tora's car landed on top of my head. It could have killed me."
"It's unfortunate about Fontana, and I hope that I will feel a lot better and will be able to race in Mexico City. That decision will be up to the doctors and we won't know until next week."

Macdaddy:
"Tough luck for Adrian. Hope that he isn't in too much pain, and that he can recover quickly. I know how much the Mexico City event must mean to him. Some solace can be taken simply in the fact that he lives to race again."
"Does this mean that Papis might get to start the 500? He's always been very competitive on the superspeedways."