What happened to Ryan Newman's car in 2020?
But, the machine left the track in a mangled mess without a single straight piece on it. The 2020 Daytona 500 ended in a horrific crash. Ryan Newman was leading the race with just a few hundred feet to go in the race. As Newman threw a block on Ryan Blaney, he ...
Who was the guy that threw a block on Ryan Blaney?
Ryan Newman was leading the race with just a few hundred feet to go in the race. As Newman threw a block on Ryan Blaney, he car was turned into the outside wall. The machine bounced off the wall and rotated upside down when it was then stuck but another car at 200mph.
Did Chris Newman go to the hospital?
Newman was unconscious and transported to a hospital. Just a few days later, Newman walked out of the hospital, barefoot. That came as a surprise to many. After a few months of rehab, Newman returned to the track.
Why was Ledecky suspended from NASCAR?
NASCAR has suspended several drivers over the years for failing drug tests or for drug-related arrests. As seen by the recent legal troubles of former drivers Brian Rose and Tyler Walker, coming back from those suspensions and, in some cases, from drug addiction, is not easy. Ledecky loses out in her first final.
Why was Scott Walker suspended?
Walker competed in select races for Bill Davis Racing before being suspended in May 2007 for failing a NASCAR drug test. He has not raced in NASCAR since then. He went to rehab and was racing sprint cars until his arrest in January 2013 when he led police on a chase through three states. He was arrested on a variety of charges, including drug possession, and recently had a warrant issued for his arrest in Utah for failing to give his attorney the correctly signed plea agreement to submit to the courts.
Why was Michael Jordan arrested?
He eventually was reinstated in 2010 and ran a few truck races as well as the 2014 ARCA race at Daytona. He was arrested in June for spearheading a Ponzi scheme, and was denied bail in part because of his past drug, DUI, and assault convictions. He has agreed to plead guilty to mail and wire fraud.
Why was Mike Rose suspended?
Rose competed in the Camping World Truck Series from 2001-2003 and was suspended after two races in 2003 for failing to submit to a NASCAR drug test. He said he couldn't find the lab. Five months later, he was arrested for possession of marijuana.
Why was Mike Fike arrested?
Fike competed in select truck and Nationwide races from 2004-2007 before being arrested in the Kings Island amusement park parking lot for possession of heroin in July 2007, resulting in his suspension from NASCAR. He later admitted during media interviews to racing while under the influence of heroin.
What happened to Steve Hmiel?
Hmiel, the son of former NASCAR crew chief and team manager Steve Hmiel, failed a drug test for marijuana in 2003 and was suspended. He was reinstated for the start of the 2004 season but tested positive for both marijuana and cocaine in May 2005.
Is Shane Sieg back in NASCAR?
NASCAR Camping World Truck Series driver Shane Sieg (suspended in August 2011) has not returned to NASCAR racing. Jack Smith (truck series), who was suspended after an arrest in September 2010, was reinstated and then suspended again for a failed drug test in November 2011. Sammy Potashnick (Nationwide Series, February 2002) was suspended after an arrest, reinstated a few months later, and briefly returned to national competition.
Who is the pit crew member for JR Motorsports?
Harrell worked for Hendrick Motorsports' No. 88 team for the past eight seasons, most recently for driver Alex Bowman. Harrell was a two-time NASCAR Xfinity Series champion pit crew member with JR Motorsports, according to Hendrick Motorsports.
Who is the pit crew member who died in the 2020 race?
By Alaa Elassar, CNN. Updated 4:00 PM ET, Sat November 28, 2020. William "Rowdy" Harrell , a NASCAR pit crew member, was killed in a car crash along with his wife while on their honeymoon in the Florida Keys.
What happened to the Toyota Corolla?
The Florida Highway Patrol said in a report that Harrell's Toyota Corolla collided with a Ford pick-up truck on US Highway 1 on Lower Matecumbe Key, according to NASCAR. The truck driver sustained minor injuries but two passengers were "seriously hurt," NASCAR said. Read More.