Frank Heckenast Jr details his recovery from the crash in the 2017 DTWC
Frank Heckenast Jr: “When I went to the clinic they pretty much got rid of the headaches, the dizziness and everything. So, I feel pretty good.”…
Dale Earnhardt Jr kept secret notes, in case of the worst
Dale Earnhardt Jr explains his note taking system; Following multiple concussions from NASCAR crashes, he was prepared Dale Earnhardt Jr spent 19 years in the NASCAR…
Dale Earnhardt Jr suffered 20+ concussions; He hid most of them from NASCAR
Former NASCAR driver, Dale Earnhardt Jr thinks he had 20+ concussions; He kept them a secret from everyone including NASCAR to protect his racing career Dale…
Indycar introduces I-PAS test; Drivers now required to pass ‘goggles test’
I-PAS resembles a virtual reality headset; Aimed at concussion safety INDIANAPOLIS (Thursday, May 17, 2018) – INDYCAR drivers are now required to undergo a clinical eye-tracking…
Dale Earnhardt Jr upset his vestibular system at Martinsville Speedway
Dale Earnhardt Jr: “Something weird happened on Saturday and I ended up calling my doctor.” Dale Earnhardt Jr is in the post-driving portion of his career.…
Frank Heckenast Jr had plans to run Lucas Oil in 2018
Frank Heckenast Jr: “I finally have three motors and I have two cars. I have everything to do it, finally. But, now I’m not going to…
Dale Earnhardt Jr speaks on concussion awareness
Dale Earnhardt Jr: “If you’re going to drive race cars for a living, it’s a dangerous sport” Dale Earnhardt Jr retired from a full-time NASCAR career…
Dale Earnhardt Jr on final season: “I didn’t know whether I would finish it”
Dale Earnhardt Jr reflects on his final season, talks season-long concussion worries This weekend, Dale Earnhardt Jr ends his full-time NASCAR career. Following Homestead, his career will…
Frank Heckenast Jr out with a concussion
Frank Heckenast Jr sidelined after crash in Dirt Track World Championship Frank Heckenast Jr has decided to end his season early. The crash took place in…
Dale Earnhardt Jr: “This was one that I was worried about”
Dale Earnhardt Jr on Talladega: “Any of those crashes probably would have given me a bit of an injury.” Dale Earnhardt Jr is in his final…
Dale Jr 2018 Clash at Daytona: Amy Earnhardt doesn’t like it
Amy Earnhardt: “It’s not worth the risk” Dale Jr is retiring from full-time NASCAR competition at the end of the 2017 NASCAR season. The Daytona July…
NASCAR Concussion Protocol Extended
New NASCAR Concussion protocol features include consistent screening tool, additional neurological support DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Feb. 17, 2017) – NASCAR today announced updates to its concussion…