Ryan Newman, leading the final lap of NASCAR's Daytona 500, was involved in a fiery crash Monday that saw his car spin and go airborne, flipping several times.
FOX television commentators said Newman was removed and taken directly to a local hospital.
"Ryan Newman is being treated at Halifax Medical Center," according to a statement posted on Twitter by Roush Fenway Racing. "He is in serious condition, but doctors have indicated his injuries are not life threatening."
The 42-year-old racer is in his 19th full season in the NASCAR Cup series, according to his profile on the association's website. He was the 2008 winner of the Daytona 500 and holds 18 Cup Series wins, according to the website.
Following Thursday's Twin Duel Races, in which Newman finished third in his Koch Industries Ford, he said in a statement "the big one is on Sunday."
Monday's race at Daytona International Speedway in Florida was postponed from Sunday because of inclement weather.
"We had great execution by everybody at Ford to have a good, strong finish here," Newman said in his statement after Thursday's race. "I think we had the top four cars and it's something to look forward to for the 500."
https://www.cnn.com/2020/02/17/us/nascar-ryan-newman-accident/index.html
A rare Ferrari F40 worth £1million has been destroyed after it burst into flames on the streets of Monte Carlo.
The Italian sportscar, which can reach speeds of 228mph, sent towering plumes of smoke into the sky after the back of the vehicle ignited in the city in Monaco.
It is one of 1,311 F40s made from the late 1980s to early 1990s, which are among the fastest cars on the road.
A later picture shows the car as a melted and blackened wreck after firefighters manage to douse the flames. It is then shown being taken away on a tow truck.
It is unclear whether the car was been driven shortly before it caught fire. There are no reported injuries.
Former Grand Prix motorcycle racer Max Biaggi posted a heartbreaking video on social media lamenting the loss of the prize vehicle, after he saw it burst into flames near his home.
Mr Biaggi had been preparing to travel to Jerez de la Frontera, Spain, to take part in Moto3 tests at the city's race track.
The flaming scene was filmed by Instagrammer smih_carspotting two days ago with a caption showing a praying symbol and crying face.
MailOnline has contacted Ferrari for comment.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8024037/Burning-rubber-1MILLION-rare-Ferrari-F40-destroyed-bursting-flames-Monte-Carlo.html
POLK COUNTY, Georgia (WPVI) -- A Georgia police officer is recovering after getting hit by a train, and it was all caught on camera.
The incident occurred on Tuesday, January 7th.
Police say Polk County officer Andy Anderson was chasing a burglary suspect down railroad tracks.
In the body camera video, you can hear the train blaring its horn.
Suddenly, the officer appears to be thrown into brush along the tracks.
Luckily, the officer wasn't seriously hurt.
He was taken to the hospital with a few broken bones and a concussion.
The suspect got away, but he has been identified.