Ryan Newman injuries non-life-threatening following fiery Daytona 500 crash

[Dennis Donovan]

Last edited Mon Feb 17, 2020, 10:46 PM - Edit history (6)

Source: ESPN

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Ryan Newman was involved in a ghastly crash on the final lap of the Daytona 500 on Monday night, hospitalizing him with non-life-threatening injuries.

NASCAR delivered the news nearly two hours after Newman was extricated from his car, saying he is in serious condition at nearby Halifax Medical Center. The wait for the update was excruciating for fellow NASCAR drivers and fans across auto racing who spent the time wondering how seriously he was hurt.

Safety crews rushed to Newman's No. 6 Ford and worked to extricate the 42-year-old driver from his seat. The car was on fire as it skidded to a stop and had to be turned onto its tires before they could get him out.

Fox opted not to broadcast Newman's removal, which was shielded by large black screens put up by track crews.

Read more: https://www.espn.com/racing/story/_/id/28726287/denny-hamlin-wins-3rd-daytona-500-photo-finish

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*** NASCAR just announced he's being treated for NON-LIFE THREATENING injuries***

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Very very bad wreck.

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[dewsgirl]

1. Here's the vid, it looks really bad. I hope he is ok.🙏

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[Ahpook]

3. Eek

Looks like he was being pushed by the driver behind him.

They try to wreck each other? Is that a supported practice?

[dewsgirl]

8. It's called drafting, I hope someone with better knowledge of

the subject than I comes along. It's done intentionally, I can't exactly remember why.

[oldsoftie]

9. In restrictor plate races, cars will stay together & "bump draft". At 180-200mph.

By bumping the guy ahead of you, he'll actually pull you forward with him. So you have to pick the better car to get behind if you cant pass him.

[Lochloosa]

10. It's called "pushing". That was his teammate pushing the air

He admitted to getting to close. We are talking inches at 200 mph.

[Ahpook]

13. Hope he is ok

[maddogesq]

37. Mark Martin...

was, IIRC rather vocal about restrictor plate racing.

Sure it slows cars down, but creates chaotic bunch ups at super high speeds.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Restrictor_plate#Reason_for_restrictor_plates


Just a memory...

[Dennis Donovan]

5. Went straight into the wall, flipped, t-boned and then slid inverted on the driver's side

If you wanted to make a crash *look* fatal, you couldn't have done better than that.

I'm eyeballing the twitter trends now.

[Baclava]

2. He was hit right in his drivers side window by another car whlle upside down

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[rockfordfile]

14. Ford drivers? that explains it

[Baclava]

17. Still laughing if he dies?

[rockfordfile]

19. Look it's a risk when you do something like this

I knew a person that lost a leg in a motorcycle accident. That person would race at the local NC race tracks with a car setup for him. He always knew even at that level something could happen.

[CentralMass]

11. That link seems to say that he was not heard on the radio after the crash

[brewens]

16. You're right, I read it wrong.

[jalan48]

6. Horrific crash.

[Srkdqltr]

7. They interviewed Blaney right after. It looked like he wanted to be any place but there.

In shock.

[LastDemocratInSC]

12. It's a fucking blood sport. I heard the demise of Fireball Roberts on the local AM radio station

He earned his name, by the way. I was a kid and was nauseated after that.

[SunSeeker]

15. ...

[trusty elf]

38. ...

[SunSeeker]

39. LOL

[machoneman]

20. Yes, a wreck fest, Trump late Sunday made for a late start, then rain, then a postponement.....

....now, we pray for Ryan Newman. Yes, everything he touches...............................

[Dennis Donovan]

21. *** NASCAR just announced he's being treated for NON-LIFE THREATENING injuries***

[Leghorn21]

22. Here we go!:

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[Dennis Donovan]

23. I have to be honest, looking at the video made me think he was a goner

This is GREAT news! Now, I can get off MAGAt twitter and go read Aaron Rupar or Molly Jong-Fast.

[Leghorn21]

24. I haven't watched much racing in years, but I've never seen anyone badly injured, much less

killed...whew, I am so relieved

Whewwww

[Dennis Donovan]

25. I thought of Dale Earnhardt's last crash

...but, that crash wasn't very violent-looking. This one was hideous!

[rzemanfl]

27. Good news. n/t

[OneBlueDotBama]

28. Statement on status of Roush Fenway Racing driver Ryan Newman

By
Roush Fenway Racing NASCAR.com February 17, 2020 at 10:06 PM

Daytona Beach, Florida (February 16, 2020) — Ryan Newman is being treated at Halifax Medical Center. He is in serious condition, but doctors have indicated his injuries are not life threatening.

We appreciate your thoughts and prayers and ask that you respect the privacy of Ryan and his family during this time.

We appreciate your patience and cooperation and we will provide more information as it becomes available.

https://www.nascar.com/news-media/2020/02/17/statement-status-roush-fenway-racing-driver-ryan-newman/

[gay texan]

26. Steve said it best...

[Leghorn21]

29. Have mercy

so glad for reassuring news

[mr_lebowski]

30. So he's the one in the Koch Industries car I take it?

That looks really freaking scary ...

[George II]

31. Let's pray it truly is non-life threatening.

[aeromanKC]

32. UUhhgg, Koch Brothers sponsered car

Too bad one of the nice guys in Nascar drives the Koch Brothers car.

Great to hear he has non life threatening injuries now!!

[SouthernIrish]

33. Ryan is a great person

I have met him a few times. He and his wife donate to animal rescue and help the local shelters in NC. Kristie was instrumental in helping animals rehome when Katrina hit La. A very nice family.

[Zorro]

36. Apparently they announced an amicable divorce just last week

[gibraltar72]

34. Race fan former racer owner and crew chief

Newman one of my favorites until he supported Trump very early on.

[Dennis Donovan]

35. Yeah, I heard he's a Trump supporter

. Glad his injuries aren't life threatening.