Rick Eckert Grandson

[BirkyTime15B]

Just read on FB that his grandson was severely burned at Port Royal and has been life flighted. Prayers to to all involved. And prayers this isn’t true.

[dee81fan]

Prayers for the Eckert family. Rick has always been one of the nicest people in racing. Hate this happens to anyone’s children or grandchildren. Praying for them tonight.

[BirkyTime15B]

Terrible news from DRO FB PRAYERS NEEDED for RICK ECKERT’S 5 year old GRANDSON and family. He was severely burned tonight requiring life flight. The only details I know are what has been posted in the comments of the attached post. Apparently when refueling the race car the fuel ignited and got onto Rick’s grandson causing burns all over his head, face, shoulders and hands 😰🙏Father God lay your protective hand on this child and draw near his parents and grandparents. In the name of Christ Jesus our Lord and Savior Amen 🙏

[rdcllk]

Prayers for the Eckert family. May the guy have a fast and full recovery. And his parents also
This is terrible new.

[TerryM]

Oh my gosh, so terrible. Sending prayers!

[Rajflyboy]

Prayers to Ricks family.

[One Man Gang]

Oh lord I can honestly say I know what it’s like to pray and I’ll be saying some for this child and the family.

[mod95]

It hurts bad to hear about something like that happening to a child so young. Hoping for a quick recovery for him and the entire family.

[Rajflyboy]

Prayers. Hopefully things aren’t as bad as they look and the youngster will be ok. Let’s pray.

[#FALSuperman]

This is horrible. I know Rick has to be so upset, along with everyone involved.
I also don't think any 5 yr old should be that close to a car, while refueling or firing up, etc.

[BirkyTime15B]

Agreed, don’t think small children should be in pits period. That discussion can be for another day. Prayers to the family.

[HoosierDirtFan]

Just come across this on Facebook.

[Loobs_07]

not to take away from the subject. but ive heard of this happening a few times already this year.. Anyone know what causes the fuel to ignite when refueling?

[AllenK]

I pray for this child,Rick and all of his family,and everyone else involved in this tragic accident. I so hated to hear of this.

[dirtcrazy4u]

I have no idea what the circumstances of this terrible situation was. When fueling static electricity can cause terrible outcomes. Again, this is very unfortunate. Pray for a speedy recovery.