V8 Supercars star James Courtney has been taken to hospital after
being hit by debris blown over by a low-flying Navy helicopter at Sydney
Motorsport Park.
The driver was struck in the chest and ribs by a
piece of hoarding outside the Holden Racing Team's garage barely 10
minutes before Friday's second practice session.
The helicopter was flying over pit lane as part of a military demonstration
Courtney was taken to the medical centre for checks, before being transported to Westmead Hospital for further assessment.
The
35-year-old posted a photo of himself in the back of the ambulance
wearing an oxygen mask and wires attached to his chest. "Didn't think
this was going to happen today.... Doc has me flying," he posted.
The
Navy and V8 Supercars have commenced an investigation into the
incident.Co-driver Jack Perkins took Courtney's place in the No.22
Commodore for the day's final session.
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