Brack thankful to be alive

Brack was transferred to Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis on Tuesday via medical plane and remains in a stable condition after undergoing two sessions of surgery last week.

"I do not remember anything from the race," said Brack in a statement. "I felt I needed to write a note to all of you who have sent several thousand prayers via email to my team, the newspapers, me and my wife. I never knew I had that much support but I will tell you that it has certainly helped me to get through this accident the best way possible.

"I have not seen the actual accident but I have heard about it. It certainly opens your eyes about higher powers because I am sure that God has everything to do with me still being in this world. If I would have had individual accidents breaking all the bones I broke and healing during this accident, I would not have had much time to be a racecar driver!

"I broke five major bones and most of them are complicated: back, ankles etc. The Dallas crew of doctors and nurses worked about 15 hours to put it back together. They did a great job and they think I have a good chance to get back to normal. I know it will take time, several months, but give me half a chance and I will do it. Now I will rest a little bit but I will see you soon!"