Ryan Newman is awake and speaking with his family and doctors, a day after the a horrific crash during the final lap of Monday’s Daytona 500, his team announced.
Steve Newmark, president of Roush Fenway Racing, released an update shortly before 4 p.m. Tuesday that read:
"Ryan Newman remains under the care of doctors at Halifax Medical Center in Daytona, Florida. He is awake and speaking with family and doctors.
“Ryan and his family have expressed their appreciation for the concern and heartfelt messages from across the country. They are grateful for the unwavering support of the NASCAR community and beyond.”
The major development was a relief for the NASCAR family and fans throughout the country who were unsure about Newman’s status after the crash.
GREAT NEWS!!!!!!!!!!!
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