This is the shocking moment a pit crew member was hit by a car on Sunday during the inaugural IndyCar Grand Prix of Louisiana. Todd Phillips, a front-outside tire changer for Dayle Coyne Racing, was injured when he was struck by the car of Francesco Dracone, who had come in on Lap 25 for tyres and fuel. Dracone spun while exiting his put box, clipping Phillips' leg. Todd Phillips waits in the pit lane as the car makes a stop during the race in Louisiana . The car of Francesco Dracone spun out of control in the wet conditions as Phillips tried to get out the way . The rear end of the car made contact with the pit crew worker sweeping his legs from underneath him . Phillips was flipped upside down by the force of the car but escaped only with minor injuries . Phillips was taken to the infield care center for treatment where he has received stitches for a cut on his leg and has been released. Many cars struggled with traction during the race after rain had fallen for hours leading up to the green flag. Dracone did not finish the race and wound up 23rd. Tyre changer Todd Phillips, a front-outside tire changer for Dayle Coyne Racing, was injuried when he was struck by the car of Francesco Dracone, who had come in on Lap 25 for tyres and fuel . Francesco Dracone (19), of Italy, spins out on turn one during the IndyCar Grand Prix of Louisiana auto race in Avondale on Sunday .
Pit crew member Todd Phillips was hit by a car on Sunday during the inaugural IndyCar Grand Prix of Louisiana . He was injuried when he was struck by the car of Francesco Dracone, who had come in on Lap 25 for tires and fuel . Phillips received stitches for a cut on his leg and has been released . Dracone did not finish the race and wound up 23rd .