Ricky Rudd has seperated shoulder

[TennesseeFan07]

He may miss a significant amount of time. He said he was unsure when he would be racing again this year. You know it must be bad if he's going to possibly miss a race. Remember, this is the guy that won with his eyes taped open one time.

 

[doozer]

then i guess last night was his last race since he said he's done for good after this year.

 

[TennesseeFan07]

Rudd injures shoulder in California crash: UPDATE: Ricky Rudd injured his shoulder in a crash during Sunday night's Sharp Aquos 500 at California Speedway. After being caught up in a six-car pileup on lap 181 of the 500, Rudd was transported to a local hospital for further evaluation. NASCAR officials confirmed he was treated and released. Rudd, driver of the #88 Robert Yates Racing Ford, separated his left shoulder according to FoxSports.com. NASCAR officials would only confirm that Rudd injured that shoulder.(SceneDaily.com)(9-3-2007)
UPDATE: Ricky Rudd, who made his 900th career Cup Series start Sunday at California Speedway, separated his left shoulder and was briefly knocked unconscious in a wicked wreck during the Sharp Aquos 500, the veteran driver told ESPN.com. The shoulder is the major concern, and leaves Rudd concerned about his status for next weekend's Chevy Rock 'n Roll 400 at Richmond International Raceway. He said he wouldn't grade his chances of competing as very high.(ESPN.com)(9-3-2007)

Looks like he'll just be out a week or two. Glad he's not racing at Richmond this week. It would have reminded me of about 4 years ago when he wreckd Harvick for 2nd place

 

[TennesseeFan07]

He's out for Richmond

UPDATE 2: For the first time in his NASCAR Cup Series career, Ricky Rudd will miss a race due to injury. The left shoulder separation Rudd suffered last Sunday at California Speedway will prevent him from competing in this weekend's Chevy Rock & Roll 400 at Richmond International Raceway, the veteran driver told ESPN.com Tuesday. The wreck "tore a bunch of ligaments and tendons," Rudd said. "I'm out at Richmond." Rudd was uncertain who might replace him in the #88 Snickers Ford, and a Robert Yates Racing team spokesperson said the team is trying to make that determination in very short order. Rudd said he'll still attend the race to assist in any way possible, including driver/team communication. Rudd, who made his 900th career Cup Series start Sunday at California, separated his left shoulder and was briefly knocked unconscious in a wicked wreck on lap 181 of the Sharp Aquos 500. The last time Rudd was unable to compete due to injury was early in his career, when he'd only begun dabbling in stock car racing. At the time he was racing motorcycles, and a compound fracture of his arm ended his season. "Yeah, that was the only time and we really didn't have a true schedule, so to answer (the) question, no, I've never had to miss a race due to injury - until now," Rudd said.(ESPN.com), some rumors have Kenny Wallace subbing for Rudd at Richmond.(9-4-2007)

 

[doozer]

why not let Steven Leight race.

assuming he still drives for them.

 

[TennesseeFan07]

why not let Steven Leight race.

assuming he still drives for them.

Good question