Former NASCAR drivers Pearson, Glotzbach remained hospitalized
Sunday, Mar. 21, 2010
BRISTOL, Tenn. Former NASCAR drivers Larry Pearson and Charlie Glotzbach remained hospitalized Sunday at Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center recovering from injuries sustained in a race among NSACAR legends Saturday at Bristol Motor Speedway.
Pearson, 56, is listed in fair condition after surgery Saturday night to repair a compound fracture of his left ankle, according to BMS officials. He will need to undergo further surgery at a later time on his fractured pelvis.
Glotzbach, 71, is listed in good condition.
On Lap 30 of the 35-lap event, Pearson spun and hit the outside wall. As his car drifted back down the track, it was T-boned on the driver's side by Glotzbach.
Pearson is the son of three-time Cup champion David Pearson and twice won the championship of what is now known as the Nationwide Series. Glotzbach is a former Cup and Automobile Racing Club America series driver.
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