Dario Franchitti has been ruled out of Sunday's Sprint Cup Series race at Talladega Superspeedway after breaking his ankle in Saturday's Nationwide Series event at the same circuit.
The 34-year-old Scot was injured in the early stages of the race when his Dodge appeared to lose its right rear tyre before slamming into the wall and spinning down the track.
The stricken car was then hit in the driver's side door by the Ford of Larry Gunselman.
Franchitti was taken to an ambulance on a stretcher and transported to a local hospital for further evaluation, where X-rays confirmed a left ankle fracture.
Doctors have not revealed how long the injury is likely to keep Franchitti out of action.
David Stremme will race in place of Franchitti in the Chip Ganassi entry. Franchitti had qualified in 43rd place for Sunday's Aaron's 499.
Via ukpress
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