By Motorsport.com staff writers
On lap 45 in today's NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race, three drivers were injured and all were sent to Atlanta Medical Center, they were reported as awake when transported.
Tina Gordon and Rick Crawford were transported by ambulances, Hank Parker, Jr. was airlifted.
The incident happened on the 45th lap of the 200-mile race at Atlanta Motor Speedway, round two of the 2004 NCTS season. Gordon's Chevy got loose putting her into a spin, she ended stopped in the middle of the track.
Crawford had no where to go as he was drafting behind Dennis Setzer who just missed contact with Gordon. Crawford hit the stationary Chevy who was shoved into Parker Jr.
The Ford of Crawford's ended up in the infield grass, Parker Jr. was not as fortunate as his Toyota smacked the wall.
The three drivers were transported from the scene to the infield care center where it was decided to move all three to the medical center for further observation.
On lap 88, Joey Clanton hit the wall, sending him to the same medical center.
Medical Update:
Crawford suffered a fractured left foot, he was treated and released.
Goron fractured her right ankle, she was treated and released.
Clanton was given a CAT scan, after the results showed negative and he was given a complete check over, he was released.
Parker Jr. will be held overnight for a back injury. At this time they do not believe his injury will require surgery.
Parker Jr. suffered a back injury and will be held overnight at the hospital. It is believed that Parker's injury will not require surgery, and Parker could be released as early as Sunday.