Camara to sit out today

Rookie driver Jaime Camara has earned his Indianapolis 500 stripes if not the medical clearance necessary to return to driving at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

The clearance required after Monday’s first-turn accident doesn’t figure to come until at least 3 p.m. when Camara is checked by Dr. Terry Trammell. But former IndyCar Series driver Bryan Herta has already given the Brazilian the support he needs.

“He told me I’m now an Indy driver," Camara said of hitting the outside wall.

Herta drove for the same Andretti Green Racing team that groomed Camara in the Indy Lights series. Camara now drives for Conquest Racing.

Camara will not participate in today’s action, which begins at noon. All other drivers are able to participate.

The track closes at 6 p.m. Indy Star