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Renshaw out of hospital, issues statement
By Marty Smith, Turner Sports Interactive October 12, 2002
10:51 AM EDT (1451 GMT)
CONCORD, N.C. - Aspiring NASCAR Busch Series driver Deborah Renshaw, injured in an accident Wednesday during ARCA practice at Lowe's Motor Speedway, was released from University Medical Center Friday night at approximately 6 p.m. ET., Busch Series team owner Rick Goodwin said Saturday morning.
Deborah Renshaw Credit: Autostock
Goodwin also addressed the media with a statement prepared by Renshaw:
"I would like to extend my deepest sympathies to Eric Martin family. My thoughts and prayers are with them as well as with his race team at this tragic time. Eric was a great competitor and my family and I will always keep the Martin family close to our hearts and in our prayers.
"I am heading down a long road to recovery. I truly appreciate all of the well wishes that have been sent from fellow drivers, officials, friends and family. I expect a full come back and I am looking forward to the opportunity to get back in a race car."
According to a team spokeswoman, Renshaw suffered a "severe concussion," seven different breaks in her left foot -- which required four surgical pins to repair -- and numerous bruises and abrasions.
"She considers herself very, very lucky," the spokeswoman said.
Goodwin would not comment about Renshaw's recollection of Wednesday's accident, which killed ARCA driver Eric Martin.
Goodwin said he still plans to field a Busch Series team for Renshaw in 2003, and that Renshaw was actually to make her Busch Series debut next week in Memphis, Tenn. In her place in the No. 07 Chevrolet will be another rookie, Regan Smith. The team tested both drivers last week.
"There's an old saying that says 'Life is like a puzzle and sooner or later it will unveil itself in it's full," Goodwin said. "Right now our thoughts are with the Martin family and with Deborah's recovery.
"Let's see how she goes through recovery, both physically and mentally and then we'll get down the road at that point in time. The team is ready when she is willing. We'll evaluate that in the weeks to come."
Renshaw out of hospital, issues statement
By Marty Smith, Turner Sports Interactive October 12, 2002
10:51 AM EDT (1451 GMT)
CONCORD, N.C. - Aspiring NASCAR Busch Series driver Deborah Renshaw, injured in an accident Wednesday during ARCA practice at Lowe's Motor Speedway, was released from University Medical Center Friday night at approximately 6 p.m. ET., Busch Series team owner Rick Goodwin said Saturday morning.
Deborah Renshaw Credit: Autostock
Goodwin also addressed the media with a statement prepared by Renshaw:
"I would like to extend my deepest sympathies to Eric Martin family. My thoughts and prayers are with them as well as with his race team at this tragic time. Eric was a great competitor and my family and I will always keep the Martin family close to our hearts and in our prayers.
"I am heading down a long road to recovery. I truly appreciate all of the well wishes that have been sent from fellow drivers, officials, friends and family. I expect a full come back and I am looking forward to the opportunity to get back in a race car."
According to a team spokeswoman, Renshaw suffered a "severe concussion," seven different breaks in her left foot -- which required four surgical pins to repair -- and numerous bruises and abrasions.
"She considers herself very, very lucky," the spokeswoman said.
Goodwin would not comment about Renshaw's recollection of Wednesday's accident, which killed ARCA driver Eric Martin.
Goodwin said he still plans to field a Busch Series team for Renshaw in 2003, and that Renshaw was actually to make her Busch Series debut next week in Memphis, Tenn. In her place in the No. 07 Chevrolet will be another rookie, Regan Smith. The team tested both drivers last week.
"There's an old saying that says 'Life is like a puzzle and sooner or later it will unveil itself in it's full," Goodwin said. "Right now our thoughts are with the Martin family and with Deborah's recovery.
"Let's see how she goes through recovery, both physically and mentally and then we'll get down the road at that point in time. The team is ready when she is willing. We'll evaluate that in the weeks to come."
