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Davey Hamilton Undergoes Additional Surgery

SRL Staff INDIANAPOLIS, IN (6/15/01) Indy Racing Northern Light Series driver and Supermodified Racing League President, Davey Hamilton, underwent successful surgery June 14 at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis to continue to repair severe injuries to his legs and feet suffered in a crash at Texas Motor Speedway. Hamilton, from Boise, Idaho, remains in stable condition. He is under the care of a team of specialist physicians led by orthopedic surgeon Dr. Kevin Scheid. The surgery, which ended late in the evening, consisted of a muscle transfer from Hamilton's back to his right foot, Scheid said. Hamilton will undergo more surgery on his left foot June 16, including muscle transfer and bone repair, Scheid said. After these procedures are complete, Hamilton will recuperate for approximately one week before additional surgery is performed. A trust fund has been established to help Davey and his family with the extensive medical bills during his recovery. Contributions may be sent to: Wells Fargo Bank Davey Hamilton Recovery Trust Fund 108 E. Plaza St. Eagle, ID 83616 (208) 939-7498 Account No. 8885491772

Davey on the left and Mike Hedges on the right back in 1999

(SRL Release June 11th)Indy Racing Northern Light Series driver and Supermodified Racing League President, Davey Hamilton of Boise,Idaho is in stable condition at Methodist Hospital in Indianpolis for injuries sustained in a crash on Lap 73 of the Casino Magic 500 on June 9 at Texas Motor Speedway.

Hamilton suffered severe injuries to both of his legs and feet when his car hit the fence exiting Turn 2 in the Indy Racing Northern Light Series event. His injuries include damage to bones, muscles and blood vessels, and circulation to his feet, according to Dr. Henry Bock, director of medical services for the Indy Racing League.

He was transferred Sunday afternoon from Parkland Hospital in Dallas to Indianapolis’ Methodist Hospital by an air ambulance. Surgery at Parkland early June 10 and subsequent surgery at Methodist that night were directed at stabilizing the circulation and removal of damaged tissue. Early reconstruction of the multiple fractures was begun as well.

Subsequent surgeries will be directed toward further reconstruction of bone, muscle and skin Hamilton is under the care of a team of specialist physicians led by orthopedic surgeon, Dr. Kevin Scheid.

Hamilton, a two-time Indy Racing championship runner-up, was injured when his No. 99 Sam Schmidt Motorsports Racing Special Dallara/Oldsmobile/Firestone collided with Jeret Schroeder’s No. 6 Tri-Star Motorsports, Dallara, Oldsmobile/Firestone after Schroeder’s engine failed.

Hamilton recently moved to Eagle, Idaho, his home state, after living in Las Vegas for the past five years. His family extends its appreciation for the support it has received but is requesting no visitors.

All cards and letters should be directed to:

Davey Hamilton
Methodist Hospital
1701 N. SenateMop
Indianapolis, IN 46202


John Krause who was injured at Evergreen Speedway April 7th pictured pushing off a Supermodified at Monroe in July 2000


John Krause who was injured at Evergreen Speedway April 7th pictured on the right, had the chance last year to meet Dale Earnhardt back in Feb 2000 at Las Vegas

(April 12th)Thank you everyone once again for your well wishes, thoughts and prayers.

John is improving everyday. The past two days he has spoken a few words. Everyone's name I mention he recognizes. His memory is sharp, but he is in a lot of pain. The nurses are amazed at this recovery. He has good mobility with his arms and is grabbing at everything in sight. His legs are in casts so he has a little trouble moving them. Hopefully he will be moved out of ICU in the next couple of days.

I have received alot of requests for a place to send cards and donations. Please send cards and donations to the Cascade Push Truck Association office:

Cascade Push Truck Association
c/o John Krause
12513 SE 212th Place
Kent, WA 98031

Once again thank you from the friends and family of John Krause.

Dave Boutell

(Mon April 9th) John was updated from critical to serious condition yesterday. He opened his eyes and understood most of what was said to him.

(April 7th 2001) John Krause a Push Truck Driver with the Cascade Push Truck Assoc. was involved in a on track accident in Turn 4 Saturday Night April 7th 2001 at Evergreen Speedway during the caution on the 4th lap of the NSRA 35 Lap Feature, and hopefully he will be able to recover soon and be back out at the track doing what he liked best- being involved at the races, he is still listed in critical condition in Seattle, Wa, I will try and keep everyone updated on his status.