Corey LaJoie recalls fiery crash at end of Daytona 500

CONCORD, N.C. — NASCAR driver Ryan Newman had a serious wreck Monday night at the end of the Daytona 500.

His car was seen sliding, then flipping into the air before landing on top of No. 32 Corey LaJoie’s car.

“I didn’t even know who I hit or where I hit them,” LaJoie said.

Newman was taken to an area hospital and the next day, his racing team said he was awake and talking.

In the video at the top of this webpage, anchor Blaine Tolison went to Concord to speak with LaJoie about the fiery crash that stunned anyone that saw it.

NASCAR driver Ryan Newman “fully alert” and walking during recovery from final-lap wreck at Daytona 500 NASCAR driver Ryan Newman “fully alert” and walking during recovery from final-lap wreck at Daytona 500

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