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...NASCAR legend Dale Earnhardt Jr. joined countless others worrying about the state of Ryan Newman after he was rushed to the hospital following his scary crash at the Daytona 500 on Monday night.
..."Big prayers for Newman," Earnhardt Jr., one of the sports most beloved stars, tweeted.
...Newman is in serious condition, but doctors said his injuries weren't life-threatening, according to a statement by NASCAR.
...For many fans, the fiery wreck triggered frightening memories of the crash that killed his father, Dale Earnhardt, during the final lap of the Daytona 500 in 2001.
..."This is what is left of Newman's car. This is horrifying and giving me Dale Earnhardt Sr vibes. Back when Dale passed, it was hard to watch NASCAR, but I started following Newman and he saved the sport for me," one user wrote.
...Another fan expressed relief following a statement by NASCAR on Newman's non-life threatening conditions.
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