De Silvestro cleared to drive

IZOD IndyCar Series driver Simona De Silvestro was re-evaluated by Indy Racing League medical personnel June 7 and has been cleared to resume racing activities without restrictions.

Dr. Geoff Billows said De Silvestro suffered a minor burn on her right hand in a fiery accident when her No. 78 Team Stargate Worlds/HVM Racing car made contact with the wall on the backstretch during the Firestone 550K at Texas Motor Speedway on June 5.