The IndyCar Series is examining ways to make the sport safer . These steps to improve safety may have helped Franchitti avoid serious injury . Dario Franchitti and three spectators taken to hospital following a crash in Houston . TL;DR Franchitti had surgery on an ankle injury . Safety improvements have been made to IndyCar chassis since Dan Wheldon 's death in 2011 .
The IndyCar Series is examining ways to make the sport safer . Dario Franchitti and three spectators taken to hospital following a crash in Houston . TL;DR Franchitti had surgery on an ankle injury . Safety improvements have been made to IndyCar chassis since Dan Wheldon 's death in 2011 .