Rossi Plans to Race Indy 500 Despite Ankle Injury

Rossi, who will start second in the race, had his foot elevated and wrapped in a "club foot" cast after the incident Monday. The cast is scheduled to be removed Wednesday, with Rossi noting there's no head, shoulder, or neck issues. forestarrow.rest

The driver admitted he was fuel saving at the time of the crash, going about 15-20 mph slower than race pace. Pato O'Ward also had to switch to a backup car after the incident where Rossi spun and hit the Turn 2 wall. Despite the injury, Rossi expressed confidence in racing Sunday, saying "we'll see y'all on Sunday" while acknowledging rain predictions for the final practice on Friday.