Toledo Speedway

Two drivers and two spectators were injured Friday night June 11 at Toledo Speedway during the winged sprint-winged supermodified racing program. The spectators were struck by debris from an on-track accident in the frontstretch and were transported, treated and released from a local hospital. MSA Supermodified driver Kevin Shirey of Amherst Ohio went by private car to a care center and was treated and released. MSA Supermodified driver Zachary Gibson of Richwood Ohio was transported and admitted to a local hospital with vertebrae injuries. He is in the Intensive Care Unit in stable condition and is conscious, responsive and alert, and has movement in his extremities. He will remain under observation in ICU for at least the next 24 hours. Zachary Gibson’s condition will be updated periodically per his wishes.

UPDATE Tuesday, June 14

Zachary Gibson has been released from St. Vincent Medical Center and is on his way home to Richwood, Ohio traveling with his wife Erin by private car. He has a neck and chest brace to restrict movement in the injury area. Zachary will be monitored for progress in the coming weeks, after which he expects to return to work.