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2008-01-23 - Villeneuve's uncle hurt in snowmobile accident

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Jacques Villeneuve Sr., the uncle of 1997 Formula One world champion and NASCAR newcomer Jacques Villeneuve, was released from the hospital Tuesday after breaking his pelvis and suffering a spine injury at the 45th World Championship Snowmobile Derby.

Villeneuve is a three-time winner at the event in Eagle River, Wis.

During a heat Friday in the 440 class championship, Villeneuve was knocked off his snowmobile and hit by another racer.Jacques Villeneuve Sr., the uncle of 1997 Formula One world champion and NASCAR newcomer Jacques Villeneuve, was released from the hospital Tuesday after breaking his pelvis and suffering a spine injury at the 45th World Championship Snowmobile Derby.

Villeneuve is a three-time winner at the event in Eagle River, Wis.

During a heat Friday in the 440 class championship, Villeneuve was knocked off his snowmobile and hit by another racer.

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