Defending ARCA Champ Frank Kimmel, who also drove the #23 Winston Ford in a 1998 Cup race, was injured during qualifying for the ARCA race at Daytona. Kimmel was knocked unconscious by the impact, but was awake and alert when he was taken from the car, according to reports. He was transported to Halifax Regional Medical Center.(iRACE) Donna Kimmel said the hospital medical staff has confirmed that Frank has no broken bones. He has some short-term memory loss which is normal for someone who has been unconscious. He will be kept overnight for observation. It appears that Frank is OK. Donna did not know if he would be cleared to race or not. We will post any information we have on the web-site! www.frankkimmel.com — Kimmel was released from Halifax Medical Center Friday morning after spending a night under observation. Bob Hill(mechanic on the Team Sabco #40) has been tapped to attempt to qualify the car today if Kimmel can’t drive. Per the Kimmel site, he is currently planning to start the race on Sunday but may seek the help of a relief driver
