September 20, 2011 | World of Outlaws

Saldana Returns

September 20, 2011 by World of Outlaws

Joey Saldana Back to World of Outlaws Sprint Car Action Wednesday at Hartford

Kasey Kahne Racing star returns from scary injury to race at Eldora, Lernerville and more

CONCORD, N.C. — Sept. 20, 2011 — Joey Saldana is coming back.

In the thick of the World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series championship battle during the Kings Royal in July at Eldora Speedway, Saldana was caught in a scary crash. After everything settled and doctors finished examining him, Saldana was diagnosed with a shattered right forearm, five broken ribs and a punctured lung. His hopes for his first championship were also bruised for a second consecutive season. (J.D. Photography photo.)

Saldana Wins 1st Race Back

September 20, 2011 by World of Outlaws

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‘I WAS READY’: Saldana Conquers Hartford in Return to Racing

World of Outlaws star exceeds expectations, wins in first race back since July crash

HARTFORD, Mich. – Sept. 21, 2011 – Many people told him it was too soon. His family and friends cautioned him against it. Joey Saldana, though, knew Wednesday night at Hartford Motor Speedway he was ready to return to World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series action.

With support from car owner Kasey Kahne, Saldana climbed back into the #9 Red Bull Maxim for the first time in nine weeks, since suffering a shattered right forearm, a punctured lung and broken ribs in scary crash during the Kings Royal in July at Eldora Speedway. He never looked back. Saldana earned the pole position at the half-mile dirt oval and dominated the 25-lap feature for his fifth victory of the season and the most uplifting win of his career.

Saldana Returns

Saldana Wins 1st Race Back

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