Ryan Newman injuries non-life-threatening following fiery Daytona 500 crash
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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
*** 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
(14,961 posts)Link to tweet
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Looks like he was being pushed by the driver behind him.
They try to wreck each other? Is that a supported practice?
dewsgirl
(14,961 posts)the subject than I comes along. It's done intentionally, I can't exactly remember why.
oldsoftie
(12,533 posts)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
(16,064 posts)He admitted to getting to close. We are talking inches at 200 mph.
Ahpook
(2,750 posts)maddogesq
(1,245 posts)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
(18,770 posts)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
(12,047 posts)rockfordfile
(8,702 posts)Baclava
(12,047 posts)rockfordfile
(8,702 posts)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.
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CentralMass
(15,265 posts)brewens
(13,582 posts)jalan48
(13,864 posts)Srkdqltr
(6,277 posts)In shock.
LastDemocratInSC
(3,647 posts)He earned his name, by the way. I was a kid and was nauseated after that.
SunSeeker
(51,550 posts)SunSeeker
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machoneman
(4,006 posts)....now, we pray for Ryan Newman. Yes, everything he touches...............................
Dennis Donovan
(18,770 posts)Leghorn21
(13,524 posts)Dennis Donovan
(18,770 posts)This is GREAT news! Now, I can get off MAGAt twitter and go read Aaron Rupar or Molly Jong-Fast.
Leghorn21
(13,524 posts)killed...whew, I am so relieved
Whewwww
Dennis Donovan
(18,770 posts)...but, that crash wasn't very violent-looking. This one was hideous!
rzemanfl
(29,557 posts)OneBlueDotBama
(1,384 posts)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/
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(2,442 posts)Leghorn21
(13,524 posts)so glad for reassuring news
mr_lebowski
(33,643 posts)That looks really freaking scary ...
George II
(67,782 posts)aeromanKC
(3,322 posts)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
(512 posts)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
(15,740 posts)gibraltar72
(7,503 posts)Newman one of my favorites until he supported Trump very early on.