NEWS RELEASES
Editor's Note: This news item was retrieved and first published through WESH2 News's website.
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. - WESH News reports that NASCAR driver Ryan Newman was in a horrific crash during the final lap of the Daytona 500 in Daytona Beach, FL. He is awake and speaking with family and doctors. “Ryan and his family have expressed their appreciation for the concern and heartfelt messages from across the country. They are grateful for the unwavering support of the NASCAR community and beyond,” said a statement by Roush Fenway Racing. Newman is continuing to be treated for injuries at a Daytona Beach hospital.For updates on the NASCAR driver's condition, check your local news publication or twitter.