Racer Recovering After Crash At The Chili Bowl Nationals

A racer is recovering after an accident during Wednesday night's Chili Bowl Nationals at the Tulsa Fairgrounds.

Organizers say Ashton Torgerson was taken to a Tulsa hospital during Wednesday's preliminary feature event. They say he was alert and communicating with track officials before being transported.

Torgerson's family released a statement on Facebook saying that he is moving his hands and feet and is passing all tests so far.

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