Shane Hmiel is no stranger to auto racing, a horrific accident paralyzed Shane during USAC qualifying at Terre Haute, Ind., on Oct. 9. Shane was initially given a 10 percent chance to live, Doctors told the Hmiel family he would never walk again or breathe on his own. They advised the family to build ramps at their home and secure a permanent place for Shane in a nursing home.
Shanes Dad, Steve said, "People pray for miracles, Shane just might be one. He died four times. He wasn't supposed to ever move his fingers again. He wasn't supposed to ever move his arms again. He wasn't ever supposed to move his toes or his feet again. He has done all of those things."
Shane Hmiel driving a racecar again?
Momma Hmiel (Lisa) and Shane's business partner Mr Steve Pruett have worked together with Rockingham Speedway, Fast Track (high performance driving school) Brian Hanaford & Accessible Racing to get Shane behind the wheel of a racecar again on January 26 at Rockingham Speedway, Rockingham NC.
Accessible Racing program is all about "Breaking Down Barriers and Creating Opportunities". Mr Pruett owns 25 TV stations and will film the event, in addition to airing on Major Cable Sports Channels across the USA. Rockingham Speedway is a track that host major TV shoots, such as Taledega Nights and Ricky Bobby. Momma Hmiel is the staple that braught us All together to focus on helping Shane Hmiel coach and share the Freedom, Hope and Inspiration with others that are physically challenged. Jeremey Sawyer, an active duty Army soldier and double above the knee amputee was injured last April in Afganistan. Jeremy is a new oval track fan and will be visiting from Brooks Army Medical Center, one of the World's Greatest Military teaching hospitals located at Fort Sam Houston, TX., To learn what made NASCAR America's Fastest Growing Spectator Sport, and for many fans and drivers, a NEW way of life..
Driving Coach Shane Hmiel is taking a BIG step towards supporting the Morale, Welfare and Recreation activities for disabled Vets and Civilians. PLEASE HELP US ACCOMPLISH TOGETHER, WHAT WE CAN NOT ACHIEVE INDIVIDUALLY. For more information on how you can be involved, please visit http://tinyurl.com/cxq7wfy
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