Ryan Preece, whose car flipped more than 10 times, was cleared to race Friday morning this weekend at Darlington Raceway. Drivers discussed the crash and car-safety measures.
all the while pleased that he was able to get out under his own power.
In June, Blaney hit a concrete wall at Nashville Superspeedway that did not have a SAFER Barrier attached. He suffered concussion-type symptoms after that accident. Few drivers have experienced a flip such as Preece's. Typically when a stock car flips, it barrel-rolls. But Preece's car flipped in the air like a gymnast, doing several full rotations before hitting the ground again.Joey Logano"The car didn't really shed any parts while it was spinning," Logano said."It stayed together and it holds him tight like a figure skater would when they're spitting and that's why they spin so quick.
"Both [drivers] said that they feel OK so that's a good sign that it's heading in the right direction," said driver and team co-owner."Certainly, from what we've seen, the crushing of the front of the 12 car [of Blaney] is certainly a gain than what we've had in the past. Now the next step will be any changes potentially as the result of the Preece accident. Kyle Larson had bloodshot eyes for weeks after a sprint car wreck where he made quick, multiple rotations.
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