Who caused Ryan Newman to crash at Daytona?

Blaney’s car pushed Newman’s No. 6 from behind, sending him spinning right toward the wall. Once it hit the wall, Newman’s car — facing back down the track — flipped into the air as the other contenders covered the final yards to the checkered flag.

Did Ryan Newman survive crash at Daytona?

After safety crews got Newman out of the car, an ambulance took him to a nearby Daytona Beach hospital, and Roush said he was in “serious condition.” He was released less than 48 hours later. Newman attributed his survival and recovery to NASCAR’s safety developments, as well as his helmet.

What caused the Daytona crash?

The wreck was triggered when the Team Penske teammates Joey Logano and Brad Keselowski tangled going for the lead. They took out a half-dozen cars behind them, including another teammate, Austin Cindric, with flames erupting all over Daytona International Speedway at the race’s close, nearly nine hours after it began.

What injuries did Ryan Newman suffer in the Daytona 500?

He added that while some doctors diagnosed him with a concussion, they were not in agreement about it, and that’s led him to more casually describe his injury as a “bruised brain.” Here is the final lap of the Daytona 500 in which Ryan Newman’s car was flipped at the line.

What lap did Ryan Newman crash on?

The Daytona 500 got off to a rocky start on Sunday afternoon with 16 cars involved in a pileup after a crash in Lap 14.

Did Hamlin wreck Newman?

Denny Hamlin won his second consecutive Daytona 500, which ended in a last-lap wreck that left Ryan Newman in serious condition at a Daytona Beach, Florida, hospital.

Did Ryan Newman get killed in the Daytona 500?

On the last lap of the 2020 Daytona 500, Ryan Newman’s car flipped and went airborne in a fiery crash that made headlines across the world. Sunday’s 63rd running of the Great American Race marks 20 years since Dale Earnhardt was killed in a final lap crash during the Daytona 500.

What NASCAR driver died in 2020?

The McClure family also released a statement: “The family of Eric Wayne McClure, former NASCAR driver, announces with great sorrow his passing on Sunday. They would like to thank everyone for their prayers and support during this very difficult time.”

What Nascar driver died in 2021?

Eric Wayne McClure
According to FOX Sports, McClure’s family issued the following statement Sunday: “The family of Eric Wayne McClure, former NASCAR driver, announces with great sorrow his passing on Sunday, May 2, 2021. They would like to thank everyone for their prayers and support during this very difficult time.”

How bad did Ryan Newman hurt Daytona 500?

Ryan Newman was headed for the checkered flag Feb. 17 in the 62nd Daytona 500 when his Ford Mustang was clipped from behind and sent into the wall. Newman’s car was airborne when it was hit again, this time by Corey LaJoie. His car was upside down and starting to burn when emergency crews arrived.

Is there an update on Ryan Newman’s condition?

“[Newman] is in serious condition, but doctors have indicated his injuries are not life threatening,” Roush Fenway Racing said in a statement Monday night. “We appreciate your thoughts and prayers and ask that you respect the privacy of Ryan and his family during this time.