Photo Credit: Noel Lanier
On Wednesday, Austin Theriault released a statement on his facebook page with regards to his recovery since his crash at Las Vegas.
It’s been an up and down month of healing. However, it is even harder sitting on the sidelines, waiting to get back in the Truck. Unfortunately I won’t be competing this weekend at Texas, or Phoenix, however the doctors are upbeat about Homestead. Though the season’s not over, we’ve had a great year. I remain grateful for the opportunity to drive the #29 this year. Working with everyone at BKR has been immensely rewarding, both professionally and personally.
I am certain that the injury will not effect my plans for 2016. Unfortunately, due to lack of sponsorship, I don’t have any full time opportunities. Staying positive is one of the lessons i’ve learned in life so far and especially the past few weeks. So I remain encouraged that we will partner with the right sponsors, and the right racing opportunities will open up.
After hitting the wall on lap 15 of the Rhino Linings 350(k), Austin Theriault suffered a 10 percent compression fracture of the lower back.
On lap 15 in turn three and four, Reddick would get sideways just about had it saved off of corner, when his teammate Austin Theriault would cross right into his path. The pair would make contact, sending Theriault straight up into a non-SAFER barrier outside wall.
After his truck came to a rest in the infield grass, Theriault would climb out with the help of SAFETY workers before sitting down on the grass beside his truck. He was then loaded on a backboard into the ambulance, giving a thumbs up to the crowd in the process. Theriault was then airlifted to local hospital. It was then released on the Sunday following the crash that he had suffered the injury.
Brian Keselowski filled in Theriault at Talladega Superspeedway, with Austin Cindric filling in at Martinsville.
