President Trump attended the Daytona 500 Nascar race, celebrating American culture and racing. He took a lap around the track in 'The Beast,' joined by his granddaughter, and met with race drivers as Nascar season kicked off.

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<p>Driver Ryan Newman is awake and able to speak after a horrifying last-lap crash at Monday's Daytona 500 resulted in him being rushed to a nearby hospital in serious condition, his racing team said on Tuesday.</p>

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<p>"Ryan Newman remains under the care of doctors at Halifax Medical Center in Daytona Beach, Florida," Roush Fenway Racing said in a statement on social media. "He is awake and speaking with family and doctors."</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Here is the final lap of the Daytona 500 in which Ryan Newman's car was flipped at the line.<br />
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We will continue to keep you updated on his status as we learn more. <a href="https://t.co/qkEwQBpoP0">pic.twitter.com/qkEwQBpoP0</a></p>
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<p>After competitor Ryan Blaney tapped the 42-year-old's car from behind during the NASCAR race, Newman's vehicle careened into a wall, flipped into the air and was hit by another car on the driver's side.</p>

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<em>[&nbsp;NASCAR Cup Series driver Ryan&nbsp;Newman (Courtesy: Reuters) ]</em></p>

<p>Newman, who won the Daytona 500 in 2008, was immediately transported to a hospital following the incident, which stunned onlookers and fans, including President Donald Trump, who had served as the race's grand marshal.</p>

<p>"Praying for Ryan Newman, a great and brave @NASCAR driver! #PrayingForRyan," Trump wrote on Twitter on Monday.</p>


Driver Ryan Newman is awake and able to speak after a horrifying last-lap crash at Monday's Daytona 500 resulted in him being rushed to a nearby hospital in serious condition, his racing team said on Tuesday.

Driver Ryan Newman is awake and able to speak after a horrifying last-lap crash at Monday's Daytona 500 resulted in him being rushed to a nearby hospital in serious condition, his racing team said on Tuesday. Also read- Daytona 500: Ryan Newman out of danger after near-fatal crash during the race "Ryan Newman remains under the care of doctors at Halifax Medical Center in Daytona Beach, Florida," Roush Fenway Racing said in a statement on social media. "He is awake and speaking with family and doctors." Here is the final lap of the Daytona 500 in which Ryan Newman's car was flipped at the line. We will continue to keep you updated on his status as we learn more. pic.twitter.com/qkEwQBpoP0 — FOX: NASCAR (@NASCARONFOX) February 18, 2020 × After competitor Ryan Blaney tapped the 42-year-old's car from behind during the NASCAR race, Newman's vehicle careened into a wall, flipped into the air and was hit by another car on the driver's side. [ NASCAR Cup Series driver Ryan Newman (Courtesy: Reuters) ] Newman, who won the Daytona 500 in 2008, was immediately transported to a hospital following the incident, which stunned onlookers and fans, including President Donald Trump, who had served as the race's grand marshal. "Praying for Ryan Newman, a great and brave @NASCAR driver! #PrayingForRyan," Trump wrote on Twitter on Monday.

Ryan Newman 'awake and speaking' after horrific Daytona 500 wreck

<p>Denny Hamlin's victory in Daytona 500 race was overshadowed by veteran NASCAR driver Ryan Newman's horrific crash.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Newman is said to be seriously injured but is now out of danger. According to the statement released on Newman's official Twitter handle, "Ryan Newman is being treated at Halifax Medical Center. He is in serious condition, but doctors have indicated his injuries are not life-threatening,".&nbsp;</p>

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<p>17 years ago, Newman was involved in a similar crash.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Joe Gibbs Racing driver Hamlin followed up his victory in 2019 with his third career win at Daytona. He becomes the first racer to win the opening leg of the NASCAR season since Sterling Marlin in 1995. But his celebrations were muted by a last-lap crash that left Roush Fenway Racing's Newman hospitalized.</p>

<p>The 42-year-old Ryan was driving Ford Mustang and took the lead in the final lap of the race but his car spun out of control after being struck by Go Fas Racing's Corey LaJoie and it hit the wall. The car burst into flames as it flipped on its roof at the Daytona International Speedway.</p>

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<em>Ryan Newman with his team and car | (Twitter: @RyanJNewman)</em></h6>

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<p>The emergency response team rushed to the scene to attend Newman who was stuck in the car following the crash.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Black screens were placed while Newman was being extracted from the car.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The race-winner Hamlin expressed his concern for Ryan Newman and said: &nbsp;"I knew him crossing the track there was a bad scenario in the first place. It's a weird balance of excitement and happiness for yourself, but obviously, someone's health and their family is bigger than any win in any sport......we are just hoping for the best."</p>

<p>Denny Hamlin's team boss Joe Gibbs apologized for celebrating while Newman was being extracted from the burning Ford Mustang, he said: "I was focusing on our car, and everybody started celebrating around us,".&nbsp;</p>

<p>"Some people may have seen us and said, 'Well, these guys are celebrating when there's a serious issue going on......so hopefully I apologize to everybody, but we didn't know. We got in the winner's circle, and then that's when people told us," he added.&nbsp;</p>

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Denny Hamlin's victory in Daytona 500 race was overshadowed by veteran NASCAR driver Ryan Newman's horrific crash. Also see: Donald Trump's 'The Beast' shines at Daytona 500 racing circuit Newman is said to be seriously injured but is now out of danger.

Denny Hamlin's victory in Daytona 500 race was overshadowed by veteran NASCAR driver Ryan Newman's horrific crash. Also see: Donald Trump's 'The Beast' shines at Daytona 500 racing circuit Newman is said to be seriously injured but is now out of danger. According to the statement released on Newman's official Twitter handle, "Ryan Newman is being treated at Halifax Medical Center. He is in serious condition, but doctors have indicated his injuries are not life-threatening,". pic.twitter.com/QTIVlzmSWz — Ryan Newman (@RyanJNewman) February 18, 2020 × Here is the final lap of the Daytona 500 in which Ryan Newman's car was flipped at the line. We will continue to keep you updated on his status as we learn more. pic.twitter.com/qkEwQBpoP0 — FOX: NASCAR (@NASCARONFOX) February 18, 2020 × 17 years ago, Newman was involved in a similar crash. 17 years ago, Ryan Newman in the same race walked away from this horrific crash. That man is as tough as they come, I’m pulling for him 🙏🏾 #Daytona500 pic.twitter.com/XnGidnjQ89 — Cagen Cantrell (@CeeingTheDraft) February 18, 2020 × Joe Gibbs Racing driver Hamlin followed up his victory in 2019 with his third career win at Daytona. He becomes the first racer to win the opening leg of the NASCAR season since Sterling Marlin in 1995. But his celebrations were muted by a last-lap crash that left Roush Fenway Racing's Newman hospitalized. The 42-year-old Ryan was driving Ford Mustang and took the lead in the final lap of the race but his car spun out of control after being struck by Go Fas Racing's Corey LaJoie and it hit the wall. The car burst into flames as it flipped on its roof at the Daytona International Speedway. Ryan Newman with his team and car | (Twitter: @RyanJNewman) The emergency response team rushed to the scene to attend Newman who was stuck in the car following the crash. Black screens were placed while Newman was being extracted from the car. The race-winner Hamlin expressed his concern for Ryan Newman and said: "I knew him crossing the track there was a bad scenario in the first place. It's a weird balance of excitement and happiness for yourself, but obviously, someone's health and their family is bigger than any win in any sport......we are just hoping for the best." Denny Hamlin's team boss Joe Gibbs apologized for celebrating while Newman was being extracted from the burning Ford Mustang, he said: "I was focusing on our car, and everybody started celebrating around us,". "Some people may have seen us and said, 'Well, these guys are celebrating when there's a serious issue going on......so hopefully I apologize to everybody, but we didn't know. We got in the winner's circle, and then that's when people told us," he added. (With inputs from AFP)

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