Defending USAC AMSOIL National Sprint Car champion Robert Ballou was injured Saturday night, Sept. 3, after an accident during the USAC/CRA Sprint Car feature on opening night of the "Louie Vermiel Classic" at Calistoga Speedway in Calistoga, California.

It appears that he will not need to have surgery to repair broken bones in his neck. That is VERY good news! Robert is one of the nicest guys you'll ever meet and he is one kick ass good race car driver!! I've had the honor of speaking with Robert on numerous occasions over the past 4 or 5 years. We have become a huge fan of Robert's over that period of time.

This message was posted on Twitter earlier this morning:


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Robert Ballou Motorsports
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Thank you everyone for your patience! But today we bring excellent news!!

Yesterday they brought in a new brace to keep the neck fractures stabilized better and wanted to complete more x-rays to see if anything moved. He was able to get out of bed, walk and sit up with pain but tolerable. We received update that the x-rays were stable and Robert will continue without surgery at this time!

Doctors rounded this AM said once again all was stable and the plan is to clear him to go home at this time as long as the day goes well and no hiccups come about. Obviously a long recovery period but we love good news! Again thank you for all the messages, thoughts and prayers! The racing family and community has been amazing as always!