Ryan Preece was able to climb out of his mangled No. 41 Ford on Saturday night with help before emergency workers put him on a gurney and into an ambulance
after his car rolled about a dozen times during a terrifying crash at Daytona International Speedway.Stewart-Haas Racing said Sunday morning that Preece “has been communicating with family and friends.” He was hospitalized overnight.
He will be evaluated by medical personnel again Sunday, the team said, adding that another update is expected in the afternoon.about two hours after the race, posting: “If you want to be a race car driver, you better be tough. ... I’m coming back.” Preece being able to climb out with help was a testament to NASCAR’s Next Gen car, which is considered the safest iteration in its 75-year history.
Multiple other drivers complained about the violence felt during what they considered routine hits and wondered if they too had suffered head trauma.
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