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August 17, 2015 at
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I hope we get an update on his condition soon , has anyone heard anything lately ?
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August 17, 2015 at
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Posted By: robertaltman on August 17 2015 at 01:45:53 PM
I hope we get an update on his condition soon , has anyone heard anything lately ?
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Per Sam Swindell's Twitter, "We will have an update Monday PM."
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August 17, 2015 at
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Posted By: robertaltman on August 17 2015 at 01:45:53 PM
I hope we get an update on his condition soon , has anyone heard anything lately ?
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Per Sammy's Facebook post
"Kevin underwent a second surgery today at Des Moines Mercy Hospital to address one of two fractures he suffered in his back following last week's accident at Knoxville Raceway. Both surgeries have been successful and the doctors are heartened by his progress.
The doctors are also running tests on and monitoring a spinal cord injury that Kevin received during the accident.
We realize there is a long battle ahead, but Kevin has remained positive throughout the process and is ...prepared to fight to regain his health. We're all hopeful for a Friday discharge and the next steps to recovery.
We would like to especially thank the doctors, nurses and the staff at Des Moines Mercy Hospital for their outstanding work and the care they have provided Kevin. Additionally, we want to let the sprint car community and all of the fans who have reached out to the three of us know that we are grateful for your ongoing support, prayers and donations.
We remain optimistic about Kevin's progress and will provide updates as they become available."
Turning wrenches for Hetrick 35
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August 17, 2015 at
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you can do it kev....
Ascot was the greatest of all time..
West Capital wasn't half bad either..
Life is good...
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August 18, 2015 at
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Has anyone heard of a "BULLDOG STRONG" t-shirt? I heard about it, just trying to confirm it, and just wondering where to get one.
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August 18, 2015 at
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I'm not sure if this has been brought up yet but are there improvements that can be made to reduce the risk of another injury like this happening?
Keep It Real
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August 18, 2015 at
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saw on hosehead's twitter accounts that r and r enterprises was offering bulldogstrong shirts with profits going to kevin. went to r and r enterprises website and shirt is shown on front page with other swindell shirts. hope this helps.
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August 18, 2015 at
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I saw this bit of info on Racer.com
"26-year-old native of Tennessee crashed hard after getting airborne in a tangle on the front straightaway during the preliminaries for the Knoxville Nationals. The impact reportedly drove the rear end into Swindell's back."
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August 18, 2015 at
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Posted By: PorschePeteTx on August 18 2015 at 02:31:06 PM
I saw this bit of info on Racer.com
"26-year-old native of Tennessee crashed hard after getting airborne in a tangle on the front straightaway during the preliminaries for the Knoxville Nationals. The impact reportedly drove the rear end into Swindell's back."
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Heard the same thing from a prominent chassis builder that looked at the car in Knoxville, said the bottom of the seat was bent upward from the torque tube/rearend...
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August 18, 2015 at
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Posted By: veteranracer on August 18 2015 at 08:01:46 PM
Heard the same thing from a prominent chassis builder that looked at the car in Knoxville, said the bottom of the seat was bent upward from the torque tube/rearend...
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Butt bars are mandatory now. I wonder if his seat stuck out below the butt bar or if it hit so hard it actually bent the butt bar up?
They don't even know how to spell sprint car
much less chromoly...http://www.ycmco.com
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