The NTT IndyCar Series has unveiled a new mobile medical unit that will travel with the series throughout the 2023 season.
Hauled around the country via semi-truck, the medical trailer has two slide-out sections to allow plenty of space to provide care wherever the series travels.
IndyCar operates with a traveling AMR safety crew, which has already resulted in some of the best on-site diagnosis and treatment in the racing world.
Now, instead of relying on small facilities combined with the track’s own medical center, the team will have a consistent and tailored work environment to treat any injuries that arise on race weekends.
“The IndyCar Medical Unit is a product of continued collaboration of IndyCar and IU Health and is an important addition to our continued effort to enhance care for competitors, others who work in the sport and their families,” IndyCar Medical Director Dr. Julia Vaizer said.
“The unit will be available to drivers, allowing us to evaluate them in the most efficient yet effective manner to develop next steps. We also will provide that level of care for all members of the paddock.”
The medical trailer is fully featured, and includes two hospital-grade beds, an x-ray machine, a resuscitation cart, and a number of other supplies at the ready.
There is even space for general patient consultation, and video feeds from the track will be available to allow the team to monitor events happening on the track.
“IndyCar medical has always been the industry standard of care and service in motorsports,” IndyCar President Jay Frye said.
“The investment into the IndyCar Medical Unit is an important step in continuing that expectation and assuring that all personnel will receive excellent care.”
The new medical unit makes its debut this week at The Thermal Club for the series’ preseason test.