AARO FaceSpace Thread

@SGROfficial: #STATEMENT: Keith Jesse will remain in the hospital overnight for further evaluation for concussion like symptoms.

@SGROfficial: In reguards to the previous announcement, we will wait on a potential medical status for next week's plans.

@JeffKlinger: Adding Jalen Scransen to the injured list. He will miss 2-5 weeks with a concussion and broken ribs.

@PorterRacingCorp: We are standing by Bjorn Brewer, Casey Lester, Keith Jesse, and everyone else affected by that terrifying incident from tonight at Seattle. We ask that fans respect their families and pray for them during these difficult times. We will update you all on Ben’s condition as we hear more.

@NathanSmith83: extremely concerned about all the injured drivers, particularly Bjorn Brewer. I'd give more than thoughts and prayers if I could but sadly, I cannot.

@SceneZombie: I will show the ultimate respect to the injured by personally shoving my size 12 up Greg Knee's a$$ because that is the 2nd time this year he's caused a wreck like this.

@DanielVernorsAARO: Current injury statuses:

Bjorn Brewer: Out indefinitely.
Tommy Ritcher: Upper body injury (UNK), questionable for race 17.
Jalen Scransen: Out 2-5 weeks with concussion, bruised ribs.
Casey Lester: Out 2-4 weeks. Unknown injuries.
Keith Jesse: Concussion like symptoms, unknown timetable.
Jimmy Cohon: Hopeful for race 17 (Back)

@JeffKlinger: Replacements announced from a few teams:

Ritcher Racing: 87 - Aaron Parker (Will drive #29)
2 (if necessary) - Alex Underwood
87 will not enter the reserve field at Boston.

Porter: 93 - Florent Vachon

Chautier: 26 - Earl McRae (Will drive #30)
26 will not enter reserve field at Boston.

@atomlinson: Reserve race next in Boston, AERS only series running this week, ANS guys subbing will get needed experience.

@AARO: The American Automobile Racing Organization has launched an investigation into Greg Knee and his actions at Seattle and at Miami.

@JeffKlinger: Rain has postponed the Red Lobster 200 today, as Jared Kash and barry Juveno eagerly await leading the field down to the green from row 1.

@AARO: The American Automobile Racing Organization has concluded it’s investigation of Greg Knee.

@atomlinson: No penalties awarded to Knee.

@DanielVernorsAARO: Racing world continues to think about Bjorn Brewer. He is still in stable condition in a now local hospital with his family. Prayers to all of them!!

@DanielVernorsAARO: Alex Jates is back at the track this weekend, he won’t be in a car for probably the rest of the season, but good to see him back this weekend. Probably just misses being at the track!

@DerekAnistAARO: Tommy Ritcher qualified his #2 injured into the 37th starting spot. I’m told Alex Underwood is on standby for the race.

@AAROshaftlund: A rainy weekend has left teams on track for just 3 out of a possible 6 sessions. Could be interesting to see how this one plays out, especially at this Boston track!

@SGROfficial: After further medical testing, Keith Jesse is cleared to run next race. Michael Craig will be on standby if needed.

@RobertCorrellAARO: Comprehensive injury report:

93 Bjorn Brewer - Severe (Grade III) concussion, broken left wrist, broken left ankle, broken clavicle, spinal injuries
87 Casey Lester - Moderate (Grade II) concussion, neck sprain
26 Jalen Scransen - Moderate (Grade II) concussion, bruised ribs
2 Tommy Ritcher - Undisclosed upper body injury

@ChelliNelli44: way to protect our drivers lmao

@TylerDeefer: #PrayersForBjorn

@AlexJates: #PrayersForBjorn love the support for us crippled during time of need from our fans <3

@MikaelCarter39: Buck Foston

@TyWarnerAARO: Reports lean towards Brewer being able to survive, but it is believed that the spinal injuries he sustained could lead to either temporary or permanent paralysis. Doctors still extensively working to get him as healthy as he can be.

@TyWarnerAARO: It is a tragic situation all around and we are all thinking about Ben every day. One of the worst accidents in recent memory. #PrayersForBjorn

@RobertCorrellAARO: Casey Lester will not be at the track in Boston, but #RR officials opened up the possibility that he could return in time for Road America. Lester was eager to run at the track - he also tested there with Iafallo Team Target last year. #AERS

@SimmonsRacing: We will hold a press conference outlining a big announcement regarding the future of our team tomorrow at noon.

@NathanSmith83: I have absolutely no idea how Bjorn could survive that other than a combination of him being remarkably strong, modern medical advancements, these cars being extremely safe, and a dash of luck. #PrayersForBjorn

@SceneZombie: I hope Greg Knee contracts LIGMA.

@CaseyAnderson: Man, Porter cannot catch any luck. And yeah I don't think the safety of these cars get enough credit, seeing as how nobody thought I or Bjorn could've survived.

@SimmonsRacing: Read the details from yesterday’s conference here! {Link}

@JeffKlinger: Simmons Racing announces expansion team. Details: Serratore in the 8, Jacobs in the 40, (presumably) Barley in the 80. Market for Jacobs clearly not there so it looks like they’ll hold onto him. Brad Simmons said it’s up to the drivers to determine who is the lead driver, but said no matter what they’ll all be getting new and improved chassis and engines next year.

@SGROfficial: Our 2019 AERS lineup is as follows.

@SGROfficial: Brad Kurtis will be back in the #12 Harris Teeter Chevy. Enterprise Rent-A-Car will also partner up for a few races.

@SGROfficial: Keith Jesse will once again run the #32 Chevy, but will now have backing from Chick-fil-a. Cookout will remain on the team as an associate. Jesse is back with a 2 year, 2.25M contract.

@SGROfficial: Darcy Lusk will be back with a 1 year extension, driving the #22 Mobil 1 Chevy. IHOP will join aboard sponsorship.

@SGROfficial: Finally... Landy Heath will run for ROTY in 2019, driving the newly numbered #11 team. Discount Tires will become the new primary sponsor for Heath. Heath will be on SGR's standard 1 year 750k rookie contract.

@SGROfficial: The #51 reserve team will now become the #7. A reserve driver will be announced later.

@SGROfficial: 2019 AAPT Roster:
Matt Myers will be in the #12 Cookout Chevy
Tyler Keller will run the #22 Enterprise Chevy
Michael Craig moves to the AAPT, and replaces Heath in the #32 Jetblue Chevy

@SGROfficial: 2019 AMRT Roster:
Daniel Argota will return to the AMRT and run the #12
Vladamir Mraz is back in the #22 and Arnold Mack will run the 32. No sponsorship for those cars yet.

@RobertCorrellAARO: Lusk, Keller and Mraz have not yet been confirmed as returning, but it appears that negotiations with the remaining drivers have been finalized.

@JeffKlinger: Lots of drama post race! Aaron Parker has left the infield care center, RR (transparent as always!) states he has a lower body injury but is likely to return at Chicago. Also, Mike Yuills comments are heartbreaking. He had over 25 family members out to watch debut, was taken out of contention very early off a driver error.

@SceneZombie: Currently accepting name applications for me and Ike Durbin's AARO team that will debut next season. We are at a loss on this front.

@SceneZombie: And yes we already considered Ligma Motorsports. Apparently officials were not keen on that option. #SAD! #LigmaAwarenessMonth

@atomlinson: Quote from Kody Lachner post-race from Boston: “It was a good run for us that we needed. It’s tough to pass a car that’s clearly cheating. The 20 team all of the sudden is this fast? Yeah, right.”

@TyWarnerAARO: Getting ready to go here at Road America in Elkhart Lake! Cars about to hit the track for qualifying for the Sargento 104K later today!

@JeffKlinger: Road America weekend! It’s been a great championship battle as we head into the final road course of 2018! Huge points battle on the line. As of now everyone from 21st on back in points is officially eliminated!

@JeffKlinger: AutoZone announces 2-year sponsorship deal with Tyler Deefer once again, the team has confirmed at Road America.

@TyWarnerAARO: Forgot to mention that @VentureTeamOFFICIAL did not show up to Elkhart Lake. They addressed it in a short press release, saying they wanted to take another weekend off to regroup and finish the final two races as strong as they could. #AMRT

@JeffKlinger: Beautiful day for racing in Wisconsin. Championship implications are HUGE today!