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Shane Hmiel set to get back behind the wheel of a racecar at Rockingham Speedway
Written by 3wide Wednesday, 02 January 2013 23:18
Accessible Racing has teamed up with Hmiel to share freedom, hope, & inspiration & to build the morale & welfare of the disabled that will help them reintegrate into society post injury
(Charlotte, N.C. Jan. 3, 2012)Ever since Shane Hmiel’s accident left him paralyzed while attempting to qualify for a United States Auto Club (USAC) race in Terra Haute, Ind. on Oct. 9, 2010, his road to recovery has been nothing short of miracles and has served has an inspiration to many.
Doctors initially told Hmiel and his family that he had a 10 percent chance to live and that he would never walk or breathe on his own again. He wasn’t supposed to ever move his fingers again. He wasn’t supposed to ever move his arms again. He wasn’t supposed to ever move his toes or his feet again.
But he has defied the odds and overcome all those things.
For Hmiel, none of this would have been made possible without all the support, prayers, and donations from his loving family, friends, and fans across the country. And now, with continued support, Hmiel has the opportunity to get back behind the wheel of a racecar with Accessible Racing at Rockingham Speedway on Saturday, January 26, 2013 and is set to overcome another obstacle he was told wouldn’t ever be done.
“I can't wait for this event at Rockingham Speedway," said Hmiel. “I have had a lot of people in my corner pulling for me since I got injured and without all my family, friends, and fans support and prayers I wouldn't be where I am today on my road to recovery.
“Having this opportunity to get back behind the wheel of a racecar with Accessible Racing will allow me to show everyone their that prayers haven't gone unanswered and that anything is possible. I am truly honored and think it is amazing what Accessible Racing stands for and what they do for our wounded Vets and physically disabled. I can’t thank Andy Hillenburg and the folks at Rockingham enough for allowing this event to take place at their track. I have great memories of the Rock from growing up as a kid all the way through my racing days so it means a lot to me that Rockingham is the first track I get to drive on since my accident.
“It is very important for me to continue to be an inspiration and give back to help other people in my position. I hope this event at Rockingham serves that purpose and opens the eyes of many other disabled people that they too can overcome their challenges."
Accessible Racing is the brainchild of co-founder and President Brian Hanaford and is built on the mindset of breaking down barriers and creating opportunities for disabled Vets and civilians. Hanaford grew up in an auto racing family but choose a different path in life. Running became his passion but a car accident resulted in a traumatic brain injury (TBI) that changed the course of his life. After years of recovery and emotional distress, he decided to modify a racecar to assist the physically challenged.
"Seeing the look on other disabled peoples’ faces when they took a ride in my racecar was a life changing experience for me,” Hanaford said.“Improving somebody’s quality of life in this way is more fulfilling then any self help book or organization I learned of in 30 years. I want to continue sharing with others what has been a gift from God to me.”
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Written by 3wide Wednesday, 02 January 2013 23:18
Accessible Racing has teamed up with Hmiel to share freedom, hope, & inspiration & to build the morale & welfare of the disabled that will help them reintegrate into society post injury
(Charlotte, N.C. Jan. 3, 2012)Ever since Shane Hmiel’s accident left him paralyzed while attempting to qualify for a United States Auto Club (USAC) race in Terra Haute, Ind. on Oct. 9, 2010, his road to recovery has been nothing short of miracles and has served has an inspiration to many.
Doctors initially told Hmiel and his family that he had a 10 percent chance to live and that he would never walk or breathe on his own again. He wasn’t supposed to ever move his fingers again. He wasn’t supposed to ever move his arms again. He wasn’t supposed to ever move his toes or his feet again.
But he has defied the odds and overcome all those things.
For Hmiel, none of this would have been made possible without all the support, prayers, and donations from his loving family, friends, and fans across the country. And now, with continued support, Hmiel has the opportunity to get back behind the wheel of a racecar with Accessible Racing at Rockingham Speedway on Saturday, January 26, 2013 and is set to overcome another obstacle he was told wouldn’t ever be done.
“I can't wait for this event at Rockingham Speedway," said Hmiel. “I have had a lot of people in my corner pulling for me since I got injured and without all my family, friends, and fans support and prayers I wouldn't be where I am today on my road to recovery.
“Having this opportunity to get back behind the wheel of a racecar with Accessible Racing will allow me to show everyone their that prayers haven't gone unanswered and that anything is possible. I am truly honored and think it is amazing what Accessible Racing stands for and what they do for our wounded Vets and physically disabled. I can’t thank Andy Hillenburg and the folks at Rockingham enough for allowing this event to take place at their track. I have great memories of the Rock from growing up as a kid all the way through my racing days so it means a lot to me that Rockingham is the first track I get to drive on since my accident.
“It is very important for me to continue to be an inspiration and give back to help other people in my position. I hope this event at Rockingham serves that purpose and opens the eyes of many other disabled people that they too can overcome their challenges."
Accessible Racing is the brainchild of co-founder and President Brian Hanaford and is built on the mindset of breaking down barriers and creating opportunities for disabled Vets and civilians. Hanaford grew up in an auto racing family but choose a different path in life. Running became his passion but a car accident resulted in a traumatic brain injury (TBI) that changed the course of his life. After years of recovery and emotional distress, he decided to modify a racecar to assist the physically challenged.
"Seeing the look on other disabled peoples’ faces when they took a ride in my racecar was a life changing experience for me,” Hanaford said.“Improving somebody’s quality of life in this way is more fulfilling then any self help book or organization I learned of in 30 years. I want to continue sharing with others what has been a gift from God to me.”
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http://www.3widelife.com/the-news/856-shane-hmiel-set-to-get-back-behind-the-wheel-of-a-racecar-at-rockingham-speedway
