Tri-City (IL) Lucas Race: Steve Francis KO'd by chunk of Dirt before hitting the wall

[HoosierDirtFan]

Just see a picture on "St. Louis Dirt Track Racing" Facebook page.
Steve Francis KO'd by chunk of dirt before hitting the wall.
He is a picture I found link below (neck brace and all).
https://www.facebook.com/Stldirtracing/photos/a.493637864094753.1073741828.493298644128675/552170934908112/?type=3&theater

[BTExpress]

Wow, prayers to Steve for a speedy recovery. He is lucky his injuries were not more serious. Surprised more drivers are not injured with "lose lead" pieces flying around.

[NormP]

A piece of lead? Was it a weight from another car or what?

[old fan]

That would be the best guess

[TerryM]

This kind of thing ended Billy Teegarden's career. I'm surprised it doesn't happen more often. Steve is one of the good guys. Glad it wasn't more serious.