Earl Barban, crew member for Rusty Wallaces #2 Dodge, fully recovered from the November motorcycle accident that occurred on his way to the Rockingham, N.C. event, but pre-season testing brought another hazard. The last time Barban was at the track was Homestead, Fla., and he appeared an ashen gray color from the pain he was enduring at the time. Barban suffered internal injuries and an injury to his leg in the crash. Fully recovered Barban was ready for testing. That is until he stepped off the truck at a wrong angle and twisted his ankle severely. Ya, I was in great shape for the first 15 minutes of practice. Now Ive got these things [crutches] again.( Ford Racing )(1-9-2003)
