I dislocated my thumb once, and my ring finger last year and I don't think his thumb will be doing very good this upcoming weekend. He dislocated it in a nasty accident, racing late models last night near Lincoln, Nebraska. Here's the link with the latest from jayski. I hope he will be alright and at least it wasn't worse. I guess that's why many of them have clauses in their contracts about extracurricular racing.
http://www.jayski.com/cupnews.htm
2007-07-23 05:59:37 · 17 answers · asked by Tregosteevo 7 in Sports ➔ Auto Racing ➔ NASCAR
It's his right thumb.
2007-07-23 08:19:59 · update #1
Well any other sport they'd give him a "booster" and let him run around like an idiot, but this is the real world and not having your thumb could definately pose a problem. I totally forgot he was racing at I-80 speedway and didn't go. It's only a 1 hour 45 minute drive. I know, I'm an idiot!!!
2007-07-23 06:57:13 · answer #1 · answered by 24_gordon_24 4 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Penske's already got a wrecking ball: Hornish lol. That really wouldn't be a bad idea though. Anyway, Carl might win another Nationwide race, but he will not win a Cup race this season. He's got too many issues that need to get taken care of. He needs to focus on the big picture and realize how much Saturday night's incident is gonna hurt him with other drivers, fans, sponsors.....basically anyone.
2016-04-01 09:00:20 · answer #2 · answered by Lorraine 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I dont think a dislocated thumb will harm him much in driving. he has another hand and can guide with that one and just hang on with the bad thumb hand. No big deal. And it could hurry him up to win so he can get out of car faster? LOL
2007-07-23 06:33:42 · answer #3 · answered by harvickmakesmeshiver 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hopefully it won't be that big of a deal. He will most likely have it bandaged up nice and good. It could be painful on him, I would think, if it's the thumb on his right hand since it will be making the most movements shifting gears and going back and forth from the wheel.
I think he'll do just fine though.
2007-07-23 06:13:05 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
I wonder if it said what hand the thumb was injured. I think if it was his left hand should not hurt his racing to much.
However if he has to shift and his thumb is hurt, it is probably going to bother him more than he thinks.
2007-07-23 11:04:57 · answer #5 · answered by dango46 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I just heard that today and it really depressed me I hope he can race! I think he should just take off from the Busch Series this week so it can heal better but I don't think he will!!!
2007-07-23 13:51:06 · answer #6 · answered by AUNT BIGGEST CARL EDWARDS FAN 99 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
they should be able to tape it up real good to get rid of the pain. he will be fine though carl can drive a car really good so his finger won't bother him
2007-07-23 18:33:03 · answer #7 · answered by Dmel 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
1st.. Thanks for the info! I had no clue! (That's why I get for sleeping in!) LOL
To answer your question... I honestly think he will be fine. The medical staff on Roush will more than likely give him something for the pain & make sure it's wrapped up so it won't effect him.
At least that's what I am hopping!!
2007-07-23 08:44:51 · answer #8 · answered by Lady Harley99 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
it should not bother him that much other then if its on the right hand during shifting in and out of the pits.other then that maybe hitting the talk button on the wheel if its on the left hand
2007-07-23 08:06:58 · answer #9 · answered by john c 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
no prob unless the car is a real handful. it may be tough if the car is wicked loose to get the right feel
2007-07-23 06:05:31 · answer #10 · answered by haggismoffat 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋