I get it. Racing cars can be dangerous. We have lost people in NASCAR, and one sad day, despite all the advances that have been made regarding safety, we just may lose somebody else. I hope not, but that is the reality we must face. All we can do is greatly reduce the odds.
Theriault underwent a comprehensive CT scan of the upper body, which showed a 10 percent compression fracture of the lower back. Theriault was released and will travel back to North Carolina where he will follow up with an orthopedic specialist for further treatment.
After hitting the wall head-on on lap 15 of the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Rhino Linings 350(k) at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, Austin Theriault was airlifted to hospital.
