Ryan Newman Daytona 500 Crash Recovery Team Photo Has NASCAR Fans Weighing In

Brian Jones

02/20/2020 04:02 pm EST

Ryan Newman is recovering from the injuries he suffered in a major crash at the Daytona 500 and took a huge step forward on Wednesday as he left the hospital, making his way home. Considering how the crash looked on Monday night, Newman being able to be discharged from Halifax Medical Center was a sigh of relief for all NASCAR fans.

"Ryan Newman continues to show great improvement after Monday night's last-lap accident at Daytona International Speedway," Roush Fenway Racing said in a statement before he was released from the hospital. "The veteran driver is fully alert and walking around Halifax Medical Center. True to his jovial nature, he has also been joking around with staff, friends and family while spending time playing with his two daughters."

To show his appreciation, Newman took a photo with the medical team at the hospital along with his two daughters. Here's a look at social media reacting to the photo.

The Photo

Here's a look at Newman and his daughters together with the medical staff that took care of him the last few days. Newman knew that he wouldn't be able to walk out of the hospital if it wasn't for this group and social media showed their appreciation.

Message to the Team

This fan thanked the staff as well because all fans were worried about Newman's health after the crash. The Twitter user also gave credit to NASCAR for making the changes that led to Newman surviving and being able to walk with his daughters.

Another Message

Here's another fan giving credit to the medical staff at Halifax for their work since Monday night. We don't know when Newman will return to racing, but we know he's going to make a full recovery which is the most important thing.

Best in Central Florida

This fan gave big props to Halifax, calling it the best hospital in Central Florida. There are mixed reviews about Halifax on Google, but odds are there will be more positive reviews to pour in thanks to their work on Newman.

Heroes

The Twitter user called the medical team heroes for saving Newman's life. It's not known how severe Newman's injuries were, but he was in serious condition at one point. It might have been worse had it not been the efforts of the staff.

More Credit is Due

No awards were given to the medical team, but this fan believes they are the real winners because they are saving people's lives on a daily basis. And while winning awards is nice, the staff knows they are appreciated every day.

Changed Person

Because of what happened on Monday night as the work the medical team put on during the last couple of days, this fan believes Newman is a changed person. The Twitter user might be right because Newman has been in accidents before, but not like the one at the Daytona 500.

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