DAYTONA — NASCAR Driver Ryan Newman was involved in a serious crash at the finish line of the Daytona 500 Monday night as he attempted to get past Denny Hamlin, who won the race.
According to media on the track, Newman did not respond to radio communications from his team as medics attempted to put out the flames and reach the 42-year-old driver.
Newman was placed in an ambulance behind black screens to keep fans from seeing the transport — He was rushed to a local hospital.
Media members also said they were told to leave the pits.
Mike Joy and Jeff Gordon seemed somber as they spoke after the race. They did not provide an update in Newman’s condition.
NASCAR later released a statement saying Newman was in serious condition but is expected to survive his injuries.
Mike Joy and Jeff Gordon provide an update on Ryan Newman's status. pic.twitter.com/1lppd0zazz
— FOX: NASCAR (@NASCARONFOX) February 18, 2020
Here is the final lap of the Daytona 500 in which Ryan Newman's car was flipped at the line.
We will continue to keep you updated on his status as we learn more. pic.twitter.com/qkEwQBpoP0
— FOX: NASCAR (@NASCARONFOX) February 18, 2020
They are now putting up a screen
..not good @DISupdates #NASCAR #DAYTONA500 pic.twitter.com/1W0oT1FiPJ— CupScene.com © 1996 (@cupscene) February 18, 2020
Scary finish at #DAYTONA500 when leader Ryan Newman flipped right before the finish. Denny Hamlin wins but all thoughts on Newman right now. pic.twitter.com/Fltj5w5d2g
— Troy Hirsch (@troyhirschfox5) February 18, 2020
A stretcher is next to Newman’s car. Crews are using black screens to keep fans from seeing. And media has just been told to leave the pits. #DAYTONA500 pic.twitter.com/OFFIpTWcoz
— Joe Kepner (@JKepnerWFTV) February 18, 2020
Heard crowd cheering but couldn’t see much. One of Newman’s crew said he didn’t know if he was okay as he walked by. A Penske employee told me he is awake. #Daytona500 pic.twitter.com/KdQyphdFYc
— Joe Kepner (@JKepnerWFTV) February 18, 2020
Heard crowd cheering but couldn’t see much. One of Newman’s crew said he didn’t know if he was okay as he walked by. A Penske employee told me he is awake. #Daytona500 pic.twitter.com/KdQyphdFYc
— Joe Kepner (@JKepnerWFTV) February 18, 2020
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