Andrettis and Vasser Remain in Hospital

Jeff and Mario Andretti and rookie Jimmy Vasser, all injured in crashes during Sunday’s Indianapolis 500, remained in Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis Monday, recovering from surgery.

Jeff Andretti, whose car hit the wall nose first after losing a wheel at racing speed, underwent a lengthy operation to repair broken bones in both lower legs, ankles and feet. Jeff, at 28 the youngest of the racing Andrettis, was listed in fair condition.

His injuries were similar to, but less serious than, those suffered earlier this month by Nelson Piquet, former Formula One champion who was driving at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the first time.

Mario Andretti, Jeff’s father, and Vasser were injured in similar accidents, their cars apparently losing traction and hitting the wall. Andretti suffered broken bones in toes on both feet, and Vasser’s right thighbone was broken. Both were listed in good condition.

In official standings posted Monday morning, Eddie Cheever and A.J. Foyt each moved up.

Cheever was given back a lap he had been penalized for allegedly passing during a caution period and jumped from sixth to fourth.

Foyt was credited with an additional lap and moved from 10th to ninth.

Al Unser Jr. was declared the official winner at Monday night’s victory dinner and received a check for $1,244,184. Lyn St. James was honored as rookie of the year.

Michael Andretti, who led 160 of the 200 laps before a fuel-pressure problem sidelined him late in the race, won $80,000 in lap prizes.