Larry Pearson suffered a terrible car wreck at Bristol Motor Speedway Saturday night. With five laps remaining in his exhibition race, Pearson hit the side wall and was T-boned at a high speed by Charlie Glotzbach. According to the AP, a spokesman says Pearson is "awake and alert" after suffering a broken lower left ankle, right hand and pelvis. Surgery is scheduled for Saturday night. Glotzbach was also hospitalized.
BRISTOL, TENN. — Larry Pearson, the son of NASCAR legend David Pearson was taken to Wellmont Regional Medical Center in Johnson City, Tenn., after a crash during Bristol Motor Speedway's second annual legends race knocked him unconscious Saturday evening.
Larry Pearson, 56, was t-boned on his driver's side door by Charlie Glotzbach, 71, with five laps to go.
Larry Pearson regained consciousness before being transported by a stretcher. He had to be cut out of his car.Both drivers were taken to the hospital.
Larry Pearson suffered a compound fracture in his lower left ankle and will have surgery tonight at Bristol Regional Medical Center, his family confirmed. Pearson also broke his right hand and pelvis.
BRISTOL, TENN. — Larry Pearson, the son of NASCAR legend David Pearson was taken to Wellmont Regional Medical Center in Johnson City, Tenn., after a crash during Bristol Motor Speedway's second annual legends race knocked him unconscious Saturday evening.
Larry Pearson, 56, was t-boned on his driver's side door by Charlie Glotzbach, 71, with five laps to go.
Larry Pearson regained consciousness before being transported by a stretcher. He had to be cut out of his car.Both drivers were taken to the hospital.
Larry Pearson suffered a compound fracture in his lower left ankle and will have surgery tonight at Bristol Regional Medical Center, his family confirmed. Pearson also broke his right hand and pelvis.
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