Robert Wickens, paralyzed from the waist down in an IndyCar crash five years ago, won an IMSA class title at Road Atlanta on Friday. Wickens uses a car equipped with hand controls for paralyzed drivers. He and co-driver Harry Gottsacker finished fourth in the Fox Factory 120 to claim the title.
FILE - Paralyzed former IndyCar driver Robert Wickens answers questions during an interview prior to the Rolex 24 hour auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023, in Daytona Beach, Fla. Wickens is the championship leader headed into Friday’s Michelin Pilot Challenge season finale at Road Atlanta in Braselton, Georgia.
“This year, I felt like I was just a more ironed-out professional and I think the results speak for that,” Wickens said. “Harry and I, we barely put a wheel wrong all year,” he continued, “and when we did, we put our head down and we corrected our wrongs. That’s what got us in championship contention and made the difference.”
Sean Jones, chief operating officer of Bryan Herta Autosports, said the team couldn’t be more pleased with this season and what Wickens’ team accomplished. “We’ve won a few but this one’s a bit special with Harry and Robert,” Jones said. “Everyone knows Robert’s story.”
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