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Rossi's Team 'Optimistic' He'll Start in Indy 500 After Crash

INDIANAPOLIS — Alexander Rossi was sore Tuesday morning after enduring one of the hardest crashes of his career. He remains determined not to let an injured right ankle or damaged left hand keep him out of IndyCar's biggest race.

The Ed Carpenter Racing team spent Tuesday afternoon in Gasoline Alley prepping Rossi's backup car. The plan is for the Californian to use his best career starting position at the Indianapolis 500, second, to claim his second race victory.

Rossi's condition will be closely monitored ahead of Friday's final practice and Saturday's qualifying rounds.

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