Amy Earnhardt Speaks out With 6 Words After Ryan Newman Daytona 500 Crash, and Her Fans Chime in
Amy Earnhardt weighed in on the horrific crash at the Daytona 500, and fans are with her. As the [...]
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Drs say he's in serious but stable condition. Non life threatening injuries
— Gary gmoney (@Gary81214824) February 18, 2020
Some fans used Earnhardt's tweet as a place to find and share the latest updates on Newman, trading tidbits of info where they found it. At the time of this writing, the latest update from official sources states that Newman is at Halifax Medical Center, and his injuries are no longer life-threatening. He is reportedly awake.
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I haven't been this scared since 2001. My heart hurts. #Praying4Ryan
— Ronda Kay (@6969Ronda) February 18, 2020
Unfortunately this reminds me of @AllWaltrip sayin I hope Dales alright. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
— John Kennedy (@JohnJakeJFK) February 18, 2020
For many fans, this was eerily similar to the crash at the Daytona 500 in 2001 that took the life of Dale Earnhardt Sr., Earnhardt's father-in-law. They remarked on the tone of the news broadcasts and updates, which some thought matched the news from that tragedy as well.
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🙏 prayers for Ryan my stomach is in knots that was a scary hit. #DAYTONA500 We love you Ryan.
— Tammy (@jeffries7188) February 18, 2020
Many also shared somber prayers during this frightening time, joining together under hashtags like "Prayers 4 Ryan." Earnardt's replies soon filled with quotes from scripture and pleas to higher powers.
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Not his fault. Newman moves to block him. It happens.
— Ol' Gravy Leg Fan (@OnsideOrAnother) February 18, 2020
With emotions running high, some also made sure to stick up for Ryan Blaney, not wanting to see him blamed for this tragedy. Most seemed to agree there was no blame to be laid at his feet.
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I was yelling, "GO RYAN NEWMAN!! GO RYAN NEWMAN!!" at the tv, then gasping in horror. Praying for good news.
— Tammie Truett (@tammie_truett) February 18, 2020
A few shocked fans revealed that they were rooting for Newman right up until the moment of the crash. They remarked on the eerie feeling of watching him so closely at the moment of impact.
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I hope so too, I know you and @DaleJr are all close
— Tony L. 🇨🇦 (@TonyLeger88) February 18, 2020
Some noted that Earnhardt and her family are close to the family of Newman. They tried their best to acknowledge her proximity to the tragedy and give her space.
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🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 @NewmanKrissie and her family needs the village to pray as hard as we can.
— D. White (@doggietreats2go) February 18, 2020
Finally, many fans on Twitter tried to direct their thoughts and prayers towards Newman's wife, Krissie. They thought that Earnhardt's post was an especially appropriate place for these feelings, since she knows the anxiety of watching from the sidelines as well.
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