The ARCA Truck Series had its first race of the season this past weekend at Toledo
Speedway.  It was so nice to be back at the track and doing what we all do best...looking out for and after racers.  The first race of the season is always hectic, getting those thorough safety inspections done and documented.  We were very fortunate that the one notable on-track incident, a hard hit into the first turn wall, resulted in no injuries.  Not sure without the head and neck restraint and  full containment seats, we see drivers walking away from these significant hits.

The other weekend at Talladega sure saw a ton of hard crashes.  Awfully impressed that Eric McClure did so well after his high-speed head-on crash with the SAFER barrier.  Do think it would be a mistake to minimize the seriousness of his crash...the term "minor bruising of internal organs" is a bit the contradiction.  My son the ER MD has used the term "minor chain saw accident" describing patients in the ER.  Hey, a minor chain saw accident involves a scratch to the leg from accidentally grazing a quiet tool...if it causes you to go to the ER,  it isn't MINOR!  LOL.  Same with the above...glad it looks like they are being conservative in how soon the driver is coming back from the concussion and other injuries...head injuries are too serious and life is too short...kudos to the folks allowing him to take time to heal.

Let's have a great season...remember, everyone goes home standing up!