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WATCH: IndyCar driver Hunter-Reay involved in massive crash

Long Pond - Ryan Hunter-Reay was sent to hospital following a a violent accident during qualifying for an IndyCar race at Pocono Raceway. 

Hunter-Reay lost control of his Honda on Saturday and slammed into the wall.

He hurt his hip and knees in the crash and required a CT scan as well as an MRI.

Cleared to drive 

Hunter-Reay, the 2014 Indianapolis 500 winner, was treated and released from the hospital on Saturday night. He was evaluated Sunday morning and cleared to drive by the IndyCar medical director.

His last win came at Pocono in 2015. He's 12th in the points standings with four races left in the season.

Watch: Ryan Hunter-Reay hard crash

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