NASCAR fans held their breath when beloved driver Ryan Newman got into a serious accident on Monday while nearing the finish line of the Daytona 500.
According to “CNN,” the accident occurred after 42-year-old Newman had taken the lead during the final lap of Daytona 500 on Monday evening.
They report that driver Ryan Blaney hit Newman’s bumper, causing his vehicle to spin into the outside wall. Newman’s car bounced off the wall, flipped into the air and dropped back down in front of the car driven by Corey LaJoie.
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LaJoie was unable to avoid the accident and hit Newman’s car, causing the car to go airborne again, this time up and over LaJoie’s car before landing upside down.
Newman’s car proceeded to skid on its roof in a display of sparks and flames across the finish line before finally stopping on the track’s apron.
Doctor’s indicated that Neman had serious injuries but was not in a life threatening condition.
In the wake of the crash, NASCAR fans are being reminded of this sweet photo captured back in 2016 of Newman and his two daughters
It began getting recirculated due to a viral tweet.
Lots of fans left well wishes under the picture.
Thankfully, fans soon received the good news that Newman was doing well!
His daughters were right by his side!
The speedy recovery is nothing short of miraculous!
Fans could hardly believe it!
“In my next life I hope to be cut from the same unbreakable slab of stone as Ryan Newman,” one fan wrote.
Now, it was just announced that the NASCAR legend has left the hospital with his daughters hand-in-hand.
How precious is this?!
“I’m absolutely in awe! And tears!” tweeted one fan.
“Ryan walked out with no shoes. This man deserves life with his family,” wrote another.
We’re sending the Newman family lots of good vibes today and in the days and weeks to follow!
Last Updated on February 19, 2020 by Anastasia Ross
