Pray for Larry Pearson

Incase you missed the Show down at Bristol, Larry Pearson was in a bad wreck with 4 laps to go. Remember to pray for him. If anyone has any updates can you please update me? Thanks!

Ya i just got home from the Columbia Speedway and started watching the race ya it was a bad one i hope he is going to be OK will pray

Hey Angie. I have tried to follow up with all the racing news-worthy sites and can only get what we already know. He was alert and had regained conciousness and was transported.I have known these guys for 25 years and used to be a public relations representative with Chattanoga Chew when Larry was driving. I wish I had a number to the family as I too would love to know something. If I hear of anything I wll let you know and please do the same for me. Thanks and prayers always do work. – N.B.

Thank you! I will do the same.

I found this article at thatsracin.comNASCAR legend faces surgery after crashPearson suffers multiple fractures; Glotzbach in good condition after wreck at BristolBy Jim Utter – [email removed], Mar. 20, 2010Rick Wilson beats Phil Parsons to win legends raceBRISTOL, Tenn. Two drivers taking part in an exhibition race among NASCAR legends at Bristol Motor Speedway were injured in a violent wreck and transported to a local hospital Saturday afternoon.Larry Pearson’s family confirmed through track officials that the driver had a compound fracture of his left ankle, a fractured pelvis and a fractured right hand. He was to have surgery late Saturday.According to BMS officials, Charlie Glotzbach is listed in good condition.On Lap 30 of the 35-lap event, Pearson spun and hit the outside wall. As his car drifted back down the track, it was T-boned on the driver’s side by Glotzbach.Glotzbach was able to get out of his car, which briefly caught fire, and was escorted into ambulance.Safety workers spent several minutes attempting to extricate Pearson, who was knocked unconscious, from his car. Eventually works tore off most of the driver compartment to get to Pearson.According to an ESPN report, Pearson was responsive when loaded on an ambulance. He was taken to a waiting helicopter, where he was airlifted to Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center in Bristol, according to BMS officials.Pearson, 56, is the son of three-time Cup champion David Pearson and twice won the championship of what is now known as the Nationwide Series.Glotzbach, 71, is a former Cup and Automobile Racing Club America series driver. In 1971, Glotzbach won the caution-free Volunteer 500 at Bristol, in a record pace that still stands (averaging 101.074 mph in two hours, 38 minutes).The cars used for legends race at Bristol were from the USAR Pro Cup Series (formerly known as the Hooters Pro Cup).Its our choice to race, said Rick Wilson, the winner of the event. You get older and they say youre reaction time goes down, then you see a 19-year old do something on the track and say, What is he doing?Nobody makes anybody get these race cars. I love it. Its a chance you take.Read more: http://www.thatsracin.com/2010/03/20/30173/two-nascar-legends-injured-in.html#ixzz0im2nB7dy

I have and will keep praying for him Angie.Thank you,Tim

I didn’t see that, Angie. Was it the Legends race? I watched his dad race many, many times……….will say a prayer for him. Ernie Sutton

Thanks for the update Angie. I will both families in my prayers. EK

Hi Angie,Thank you for the update, you are really on this. I think you might be beating a lot of the networks on this tragedy. God Bless you Angie, the Pearson’s and Charlie Glotzbach.Sincerely,Tim

Thanks much, Angie, for the update……….I just read on AOL Sports that he has the injuries mentioned but none are life-threatening. I hate to see any driver get injured on the track, and I wish Larry a speedy recovery. Ernie Suttonangie pastor said:

I found this article at thatsracin.com

NASCAR legend faces surgery after crash
Pearson suffers multiple fractures; Glotzbach in good condition after wreck at Bristol
By Jim Utter – [email removed]
Saturday, Mar. 20, 2010
Rick Wilson beats Phil Parsons to win legends race
BRISTOL, Tenn. Two drivers taking part in an exhibition race among NASCAR legends at Bristol Motor Speedway were injured in a violent wreck and transported to a local hospital Saturday afternoon.

Larry Pearson’s family confirmed through track officials that the driver had a compound fracture of his left ankle, a fractured pelvis and a fractured right hand. He was to have surgery late Saturday.

According to BMS officials, Charlie Glotzbach is listed in good condition.

On Lap 30 of the 35-lap event, Pearson spun and hit the outside wall. As his car drifted back down the track, it was T-boned on the driver’s side by Glotzbach.

Glotzbach was able to get out of his car, which briefly caught fire, and was escorted into ambulance.

Safety workers spent several minutes attempting to extricate Pearson, who was knocked unconscious, from his car. Eventually works tore off most of the driver compartment to get to Pearson.

According to an ESPN report, Pearson was responsive when loaded on an ambulance. He was taken to a waiting helicopter, where he was airlifted to Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center in Bristol, according to BMS officials.

Pearson, 56, is the son of three-time Cup champion David Pearson and twice won the championship of what is now known as the Nationwide Series.

Glotzbach, 71, is a former Cup and Automobile Racing Club America series driver. In 1971, Glotzbach won the caution-free Volunteer 500 at Bristol, in a record pace that still stands (averaging 101.074 mph in two hours, 38 minutes).

The cars used for legends race at Bristol were from the USAR Pro Cup Series (formerly known as the Hooters Pro Cup).

Its our choice to race, said Rick Wilson, the winner of the event. You get older and they say youre reaction time goes down, then you see a 19-year old do something on the track and say, What is he doing?

Nobody makes anybody get these race cars. I love it. Its a chance you take.

Read more: http://www.thatsracin.com/2010/03/20/30173/two-nascar-legends-injur…

I had just turned the race on when the wreck happened. it was on of the worst wrecks I have seen. I will be praying that Larry will pull through and he will be ok. He is a tough guy and I hope the best for him.

I’m praying for him and his family too .

I have only read what’s in the news. Broken ankle repaired, pelvis surgery needed at a later date. I will continue to pray for him and his family.

i miss the race .i hear the news. my prayer are to 3 time champ larry peason and family

Dear Angie,Sandra and myself will be praying for Larry and his family.He’s been transferred to a hospital closer to home and Charlie G. is doing better now also.Pray for him as well and his family.peace,out.

We’re pulling for Larry and Charlie to recover fully. That was a hard hit!! Does anyone know for sure if there were spotters? The TV said there were and another report said there wasn’t. Any radios?Pete

I am not sure, I have read one place yes and another that there was no spotters.Pete Banchoff said:

We’re pulling for Larry and Charlie to recover fully. That was a hard hit!! Does anyone know for sure if there were spotters? The TV said there were and another report said there wasn’t. Any radios?
Pete

I do know for a fact there were spotters. I am friends with one who was spotting for one the cars. As far as the cars goes, these are very well built cars. The USAR Pro Cup Series had these cars donated from various teams. The report I got from my spotter buddy was Charlie did that old Days of Thunder phrase aim for the wreck it should be gone by the time you get there….in this case it did not apply.angie pastor said:

I am not sure, I have read one place yes and another that there was no spotters.

Pete Banchoff said:

We’re pulling for Larry and Charlie to recover fully. That was a hard hit!! Does anyone know for sure if there were spotters? The TV said there were and another report said there wasn’t. Any radios?
Pete

Let’s keep the Pearson famioy in our prayers…good folks!Jim Seay