Dreyer & Reinbold Racing Driver Mike Conway released from Methodist Hospital

INDIANAPOLIS - (May 11, 2009) Dreyer & Reinbold Racing driver Mike Conway has been released from Methodist Hospital. He had been admitted in good condition following a crash during practice on May 10.

Due to a mild concussion, Conway will not be medically cleared to drive until he is evaluated by Indy Racing League doctors on May 15. He is not expected to resume participating in on-track activity until at least May 16.

What they have to say...

MIKE CONWAY, No. 24 Purex Dreyer & Reinbold Honda Dallara:

"I'm feeling okay. I just want to thank the safety crew and the IndyCar Series medical staff for recovering me from the car and for taking good care of me. I'm feeling much better and recovering well after one day."

Robbie Buhl, Dreyer & Reinbold Racing co-owner:

"The most important thing is that Mike is okay. We will get everything back together and be ready next weekend."

Dennis Reinbold, Dreyer & Reinbold Racing co-owner:

"We are very happy that Mike is okay and that's what counts. The guys have done a great job in repairing the No. 24 Purex entry and we look forward to bump day weekend."

About Dreyer and Reinbold Racing

Dreyer & Reinbold Racing enters its 10th season of full-time competition in 2009, making it one of the longest-tenured teams in Indy Racing League competition. Current co-owners, Dennis Reinbold and Robbie Buhl, first teamed in full-time competition at the Walt Disney World Speedway in January of 2000. With Buhl behind the wheel, the two owners tasted victory in their debut race. The 2009 IndyCar Series season-opener on the streets of St. Petersburg on April 3-5 will mark Dreyer & Reinbold Racing's 200th series start. In its history, the team has boasted a championship list of alumni drivers. Besides Buhl, the team has run Indianapolis 500 winners Al Unser Jr., Buddy Lazier, and Buddy Rice, along with IndyCar Series race winner Ryan Briscoe. The team has one of the longest lines of heritage in American open-wheel racing and the Indianapolis 500 as Dennis Reinbold's grandfather, "Pop" Dreyer, built leading roadsters that raced at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway during the 30s, 40s, and 50s.

More information on the team can be found at www.dreyerreinboldracing.com.

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