DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- Ryan Newman is in serious condition following a ghastly crash on the final lap of the Daytona 500 on Monday night, but doctors have indicated that his injuries are not life threatening, according to a statement from Roush Fenway Racing.
"We appreciate your thoughts and prayers and ask that you respect the privacy of Ryan and his family during this time," the statement went on to say. "We appreciate your patience and cooperation and we will provide more information as it becomes available."
Safety crews rushed to Newman's No. 6 Ford and worked to extricate the 42-year-old driver from his seat.