

2/22 - 3 PM, EST - For the first time since the accident, Billy is up and walking around. He is sore, and for the next couple of days, doctors will be monitoring his broken ribs to ensure no blood clots begin to form.



2-22 12:30 AM, EST - Billy Glidden's medical condition has moved in a positive direction.

Doctors have chosen against doing surgery on Glidden's broken ribs, electing instead to allow them to heal on their own. He suffered five broken ribs and bruised lungs when his 2010 Mustang Pro Modified entry experienced severe tire shake and made an abrupt right turn and impacted the right side retaining wall.

The damaged race car then shot across the track where it impacted the left lane retaining wall before coming to a stop in the right lane. Glidden was knocked unconscious momentarily.

Glidden has significant swelling in his back, but doctors believe this is normal for the trauma his body received. All cat scans came back negative for any potential head injuries.

Glidden will remain in the hospital for two more days, as doctors monitor for blood clots. He remains in stable condition, with positive spirits and according to Shannon, was trying to watch the Indiana University basketball game.

"We cannot say thank you enough to the friends and family members who have offered prayers and support during this tough time," Shannon said.

2/21 - 8 PM, EST - Pro Modified racer Billy Glidden is in stable condition, and resting as comfortably as can be expected following an accident this afternoon while testing his 2010 Mustang at Orlando Speed World Dragway in Orlando, Fla.

Glidden who was transported to Orlando Regional Hospital, where doctors have performed multiple x-rays and cat scans.



Prliminary test results have confirmed five broken ribs and bruised lungs at this time.

ORIGINAL POST 2-21 4 PM, EST - Drag racing champion Billy Glidden has crashed during a test session at the Orlando Speed World Dragway.

Glidden was making a test run in his 2010 Mustang when he encountered severe tire shake while in the right lane. The car then turned right and impacted the retaining wall before crossing the track where it struck the left retaining wall. The car came to a stop in the right lane.

Glidden, knocked unconscious during the wreck, regained conscious as medical personal were arriving to extract him from the damaged race car. Gliddem complained of back pain which prompted the medical crew to cut open the car as part of the extraction process. He was able to move his head, arms and legs during the process.

Glidden was transported to Orlando Regional Hospital via ambulance.



We will have official updates on Glidden's condition once they become available.