- Associated Press - Saturday, May 21, 2011

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) - Penske Racing driver Ryan Briscoe crashed early in Saturday’s Indianapolis 500 practice session but was uninjured.

He was taken by ambulance to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s medical center. He was released from the medical after a short stay and cleared to practice.

The rear of Briscoe’s car was severely damaged. Penske will try to arrange a backup car.

Qualifying for the race on May 29 is later in the day.

THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. Check back soon for further information. AP’s earlier story is below.

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) _ Penske Racing driver Ryan Briscoe crashed early in Saturday’s Indianapolis 500 practice session.

He was taken by ambulance to the Indianapolis Motor Speedway’s medical center. The rear of Briscoe’s car was severely damaged.

Qualifying for the race on May 29 is later in the day.

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