Sam Schmidt says that Arrow expanding its involvement in Schmidt Peterson Motorsports to become a full partner will help it get on terms with elite IndyCar squads Team Penske, Chip Ganassi Racing and Andretti Autosport. David Malsher reports. David Malsher explains why this is so, and why no one involved in his life is doubting that he can again become a force within IndyCar. © 2018 CBS Interactive Inc. All Rights Reserved. It really just depends, especially for a person who sustained polytrauma.". The new branding of Arrow Schmidt Peterson Motorsports signifies a hefty investment by the SPM-Honda team’s principal sponsor, and team co-owner Sam Schmidt says it’s already having a positive effect throughout the team. He spoke to David Malsher. Robert Wickens suffered broken legs, broken right arm, a spinal injury and a bruised lung in his shunt at Pocono Raceway on Sunday. Doctors would tend to those injuries for multiple purposes, including both the potential of future function as well as for general nursing and physician care. Ed Carpenter immediately accepted for the crash that eliminated himself and top-three contender, Robert Wickens at Texas Motor Speedway, while Wickens stated that drivers had gotten "really desperate" in their on-track behavior. Arrow Electronics has extended and expanded its investment in the Schmidt Peterson Motorsports IndyCar team to provide principal sponsorship for both James Hinchcliffe and ex-F1 driver Marcus Ericsson. IndyCar driver breaks both legs in horror Pocono crash, Save 15% on everything with this ASOS discount code - New customers, 5% off Travelodge discount when you sign up for the newsletter, Eve Sleep sale: save up to 50% on selected items, Up to 40% off selected restaurants at Just Eat, Use our boohoo discount code to save 15% on dresses & shoes, Take 20% off selected getaways with this Groupon deal, CDKeys Sale! Hinchcliffe seemed to be in pain, grabbing his wrists as he slowly left his car. The impact of the wreck tore out a large section of fencing. So what did Wickens tell him about the art of dealing with The Big Left Turn? Piers Phillips, Schmidt Peterson Motorsports’ general manager, says the team needs to do substantial work on James Hinchcliffe’s car for ovals, after handling problems in the Phoenix open test left him near the bottom of the speed charts. Canadian driver was involved in a horrifying crash in Sunday’s ABC Supply 500 at Pocono Raceway when he tangled with championship contender Ryan Hunter-Reay. As far as recovery, assuming that's possible, there was not much specific Burns could add at this point since details about Wickens' current neurologic status have not been released. Praying for you @robertwickens, I hope you're ok.". Wickens “had to go for the win” on old tires - Schmidt, Video: Wickens says he's ready for oval racing challenge ahead. Robert Wickens, who has taken pole for his first ever IndyCar race, said he was surprised to be so quick in the damp but drying conditions at St. Petersburg, but he had made the most of the conditions facing the Firestone Fast Six. #GetWellWickens pic.twitter.com/osYgdyTviX. Robert Wickens will drive an Acura NSX equipped with hand controls at this weekend’s Honda Indy Toronto, 11th round of the 2019 NTT IndyCar Series, with the necessary modifications made by his Schmidt Peterson Motorsports team’s partner Arrow Electronics. Aug. 19, 2018. Just three months later, Wickens is showing signs of progress, as he posted a video of himself walking to his Twitter account Tuesday. However, Burns warned that has not seen or examined Wickens and knows only as much as Tuesday morning's statement provided. There are facilities that have dedicated spinal cord injury units for patients to rehab once they've been released from the hospital, including the IU Health-St. Vincent collaboration, Rehabilitation Hospital of Indiana. Robert Wickens is the most impressive Indy car rookie in well over a decade, not just because of his driving skills but because of his capacity to work hard and honestly self-analyze, writes David Malsher. It’s days like today that make me want to work even harder. Wickens said his right leg was unassisted while his left leg is being supported by the Exoskeleton. 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