Promoter, IndyCar and fence company named. As expected, the female fan hurt at the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg has now formally sued the race promoters, IndyCar and the fence supplier, whom she claims are liable for her injuries after she was struck in the head by flying debris from the track, possibly as a result of the new, alledgedly fragile body kits. According to TampaBay.com. the suit claims damages in excess of $15,000 from IndyCar, promoter Green Savoree and Smith Fence. Pinellas County resident Brigitte Hoffstetter and her husband, Gregory, attended the March 29 race, according to the filing. She was in the concession area about 100 yards from the track when a piece of debris...
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