Kevin Mills Injured at Ocala

[Rick Anges]

Late Model racer Kevin Mills was injured at Ocala Friday in a freak accident. Mills competed with the United Dirt Late Model Challenge Series several times last year. Quoting Ocala Media person B.J.Cavin "A practice mishap resulted in an injury to late model racer Kevin Mills, as a mechanical failure caused the transmission and driveshaft of his car to come apart on the backstretch. A portion of the debris from that incident penetrated the race car and struck Mills in the elbow and arm, causing a significant injury. Mills was treated where his car stopped in turn 4 by the Ocala Speedway safety crew, then was transferred via ambulance to Munroe Regional Hospital. He was later transferred again to Ocala Regional Hospital where he was still undergoing surgery at press time."

I am happy to say that Kevin is now home. There is more info on The Florida Flag Stand Message Board.

[Winger]

I don't remember ever seeing the whole transmission just drop out of a car before. Here are a couple pictures from Friday.

[georgep]

Clutch and pressure plate blew up, that is the only way that can happen. Looks like a Scatter blanket like in a drag car might be in the future rules.
Ask Will Cagle about that type of failure.