NASCAR’s Ryan Newman walks out of hospital with his daughters in incredible recovery after Daytona 500 crash
RYAN Newman has been released from the hospital just days after the frightening Daytona 500 crash that left him hospitalized.
The 42-year-old NASCAR star flipped his No.6 Ford during the final lap of the 62nd running of the event in Florida on Monday night.
Roush Fenway Racing announced Wednesday that Newman has “been treated and released from Halifax Medical Center.”
Newman was photographed walking out of the hospital and holding hands with his two daughters on Wednesday afternoon.
The news comes just two hours after the racing team posted an updated statement to Twitter about Newman’s significant improvement.
It read: “Ryan Newman continues to show great improvement after Monday night’s last-lap accident at Daytona International Speedway.
“The veteran driver is fully alert and walking around Halifax Medical Center.
“True to his jovial nature, he has also been joking around with staff, friends and family while spending time playing with his two daughters.”
His wife, Krissie Newman, and the racing team shared a heartwarming photo of Newman along with the announcement.
He was photographed smiling in a hospital gown, with his arms around his children, Ashlyn and Brooklyn.
Roush Fenway told fans yesterday that he was “awake and speaking with family and doctors.”
Newman recovered from serious, but non life-threatening injuries.
Monday night’s crash came just days after Newman announced his separation from his wife after 16 years of marriage.
The pair announced their separation on Thursday, February 13 and Ryan posted the news to his Twitter account ahead of the race.
Newman’s soon-to-be ex-wife Krissie tweeted “omg” after the NASCAR driver’s car crashed.
Moments before the accident, Krissie Newman said she was watching the race and that she is “always praying for a safe race.”
Fellow racer Ryan Blaney had pushed Newman’s car out in front of the others – a common move drivers use to edge out their opponents in order to snag the lead.
But Newman’s car ploughed into the barrier before flying into the air and smashing into another motor at about 8.10pm.
Smoke and sparks were sent flying in the chaos and a tire tumbled across the track.
Newman remained silent on his radio as his team urged him to make contact while medics rushed onto the track.
His car skidded across the finish line upside down and in flames before safety workers spent ten minutes trying to pry him from his the vehicle.
Newman’s body was pulled from the car and he was placed on a stretcher.
He was taken to the hospital in serious condition and with non-life-threatening injuries.
President Donald Trump offered prayers to the “great and brave” racer.
According to The Independent, Newman has been a longtime advocate for improved safety in NASCAR Racing.
The driver was fined for making comments in 2010, condemning the dangers of a racetrack in Alabama.
Newman told fans not to visit Talladega Superspeedway because of numerous crashes affecting the championship.
He said said it was “not racing,” but his words prompted the beginning of safety changes in the sport.
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Since 2001, NASCAR has added seat belts that protect the head and neck, roof flaps, and window nets that block debris from hitting driver during a crash, The Independent reported.
Steel and Foam Energy Reduction (SAFER) barriers have also been added to the walls that surround the tracks to help soak up the impact of a crash.
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