Shane Hmiel hospitalized

[Josh42]

Shane was involved in a bad crash in terre haute while qualifying, apparently the car flipped and hit the wall and had the roll cage collapse he was unresponsive and airlifted out of there

[rebelracewriter]

I did some site searching and the only word I've read is......his condition is grave.

 

This just recently popped up....

 

http://www.popoffvalve.com/2010/10/9/17411...-at-terre-haute

Edited October 10, 2010 by rebelracewriter

[Crazyhorse]

bad deal... in my opinion one of the best race car drivers we have seen in decades.

but i'm sure some witch hunters will want to throw something in there of his past. but when you are as good shane hmiel you get witch hunters.

freakin' awesome race car driver!

praying for the best.

[REBELRACER]

regardless his past, he's still someones son and still a human. he was a good driver that made mistakes and paid for them. this is a bad deal, hate to hear about that happening to anybody. anyone who would find joy from another being injured like this is a miserable person. but you're right horse, there will be plenty of witch hunters out there ready to talk smack about him

[jwmbishop]

I honestly believe the man has a lot of good going for him - his sobriety, his example of honesty and adressing his issues and turning his life around is a model example for anyone who is lost and seeking discovery of the right path.

 

Not to make light of addictions and the damage they do to oneself and all the folks their lives touch but - I have heard it said that we all start out as cucumbers - some of us become pickles - and once we do there is no becoming a cucumber again. However in this analogy it's people like Shane who give hope that even a pickle can live the cucumber life and enjoy the rewards thereof (and I think this is more of a chalenge than never becoming a pickle in the first place)! This definately shows he is a great racer as far as hanging in there and pursuing even in the face of adversity!

 

By all means my thoughts and prayers go out to him and his loved ones.

[txtom]

This was posted on Speed51--

 

17 minutes ago · via Facebook for iPhoneSpeed51.com OPEN WHEELS - Shane Hmiel was critically injured in an USAC Silver Crown wreck at Terre Haute Action Track (IN) on Saturday night. On Sunday morning, according to his friend NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour driver Zach Brewer, Hmiel is moving his arms and opens his eyes when his mother Lisa speaks to him. He has a broken back and his neck is broken in two places.

[Sergeant]

God is good ALL the time. Remaining in prayer for him and his family.

[ShortTrackFan]

thank you Jesus

[rebelracewriter]

I've seen numerous conflicting reports on various sites....ranging from awake, alert and able to move his arms to being in a medically induced coma due to brain swelling......Sadly I read a couple that either focused on his past or questioned if he should even be racing still.......

[Crazyhorse]

those were the prolly the a--holes i was calling out Reb. ...and like i said on dawn murphy's facebook "i'd like to take a flashlight and pry around in their closets".

 

still praying for the best.

[Colt15]

http://www.news-record.com/content/2008/11...sing_in_disguis

 

I was reading this a couple weeks ago and thought I would share it. Its basically a diary from his father steve on shane going through addiction and getting clean. really good story. hope he pulls through.

[txtom]

Update from USAC--

 

USAC Sun. Afternoon Update on Shane Hmiel: Critical, But Stable

 

USAC - 10/10/10

 

USAC driver Shane Hmiel remains in critical, but stable, condition at Indianapolis’ Methodist Hospital following his accident during qualifications for Saturday night’s Silver Crown Championship race at the Terre Haute (Ind.) Action Track.

 

Hmiel suffered fractures of the neck and back and is in the hospital’s intensive care unit awaiting surgery expected sometime in the next 24 hours.

 

Steve Hmiel, Shane’s father and a former NASCAR crew chief, says his son has a “long road to recovery” and is quick to thank all the fans and friends who offered their concerns and prayers in the hours following the accident.

 

“We are optimistic for Shane’s recovery,” stated USAC President/CEO Kevin Miller, and have committed our resources to the Hmiel family. “We will monitor Shane’s hospitalization and will provide updates on his progress.”

[mac70]

God's always on our side! Hope he makes a full recovery

[Kathy]

Colt-

 

Thank you for posting that story. I needed to read that.

 

I will pray for this young to make a speedy recovery.

[REBELRACER]

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video of crash. ugly hit. hope he makes a full recovery

[nightmoves 99]

very bad hit!! never scene a cage collapse like that.

[BAB75]

That was a hard impact at a bad angle on that cage.

[roosterracing]

I have seen wrecks similar to this many times in the past. Hate to bring it up, but Shane is lucky to be alive. Praying for a full recovery.

[flyingaces]

Wonder how Shane is doing?

[Team Hogan Racing Mom]

Wonder how Shane is doing?

 

Shane is in a hospital in Atlanta that specializes in spinal chord injuries. He is going through physical therapy. He has a facebook page that his mother updates daily.

 

http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/sea...732801313621473

[Team Hogan Racing Mom]

Wonder how Shane is doing?

 

Shane is in a hospital in Atlanta that specializes in spinal chord injuries. He is going through physical therapy. He has a facebook page that his mother updates daily.

 

http://www.facebook.com/home.php#!/sea...732801313621473

 

Here is better link:

 

http://www.facebook.com/search.php?q=shane...156856564346848