Racing Driver Ryan Newman Is Reported To Be "Awake And Speaking"' After His Crash At Daytona 500

Feb 19, 2020 by apost team

After NASCAR driver Ryan Newman was involved in a heart-stopping car crash during the Daytona 500 on Monday, his racing team stated that he is “awake and speaking“ and relieved fans all over the world.

The Crash 

Ryan Newman was taking the lead in the last lap of the Daytona 500 with Ryan Blaney right behind him. While Newman tried to block runner-up but was bumped from behind by Blaney. The contact sent Newman’s car crashing into a wall and had it landing upside-down on its roof. 

Within a matter of seconds, Corey LaJoie’s car hit Newman’s car at full speed sending it airborne. The car landed upside-down and slid several hundred feet on its roof in a shower of sparks and flames. 

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Though the emergency personnel Daytona 500 responded quickly it took them about 10 minutes to free the  42-year-old driver and sent him straight to a local hospital.

Ryan Newman is currently being treated at Halifax Medical Center as NASCAR reported in a statement the morning following the accident, adding that “he’s in serious condition, but doctors have indicated that his injuries are non-life-threatening.”  

Later that night, the Roush Fenway Racing Team gave some further updates on Newman’s health status.

“Ryan Newman remains under the care of doctors at Halifax Medical Center in Daytona Beach, Florida,” they wrote on Twitter. “He is awake and speaking with family and doctors.” 

The statement, gave no exact information about Newman’s injuries but the Roush Fenway Racing Team assured fans that they are going to keep providing updates on Ryan Newman’s condition.

They further expressed how grateful Ryan Newman and his family are for the “unwavering support of the NASCAR community” and for all people who keep sending kind messages.

Are you happy to hear that Ryan Newman is awake and speaking? Let us know in the comments and be sure to keep praying for his speedy recovery.