11:34am Eastern Sunday May 24th 2017
Aric Almirola Released from Kansas Hospital
KANSAS CITY, Kan. – (May 14, 2017) – Aric Almirola, driver of the No. 43 Richard Petty Motorsports Ford, has been released from a local Kansas hospital and will fly back to his home in Mooresville, N.C. today.

Almirola suffered a compression fracture to his T5 Vertebra after a multi-car accident at Kansas Speedway Saturday night. Almirola is mobile and will follow-up with his doctors in Charlotte.

Richard Petty Motorsports will provide further updates when available.

1:29am Eastern Saturday
KANSAS CITY, Kan. – (May 14, 2017) – Aric Almirola, driver of the No. 43 Richard Petty Motorsports Ford, was involved in a multi-car accident on Lap 199 during Saturday night’s race.

5/14 SUNDAY UPDATE: ALMIROLA RELEASED WITH BACK FRACTURE

5/17 WEDNESDAY UPDATE: ALMIROLA TO ADDRESS MEDIA FRIDAY, REGAN SMITH TO DRIVE 43 IN THIS WEEKENDS OPEN

Almirola was alert after the accident as safety professionals removed him from the car. He was transported by helicopter to a local medical facility for evaluation. He is in stable condition and will be held overnight for further observation.

Richard Petty Motorsports will provide further updates when appropriate.