Saldana Recovering After Surgery to Arm Injured in Kings Royal Crash
Kasey Kahne Racing driver caught up in multi-car incident early in Eldora Speedway A-main
ROSSBURG, Ohio – July 17, 2011 – World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series championship contender Joey Saldana had surgery on Sunday in Indianapolis to his right forearm, which was broken in a multi-car crash early in the Kings Royal A-main Saturday night at Eldora Speedway.
Doctors inserted two plates and 25 screws to stabilize his arm. Saldana’s ribs were also injured in the incident, which contributed to a partially collapsed lung. He is expected to remain hospitalized until midweek.