Just over a week after
undergoing an emergency appendectomy, Ryan Truex has been cleared by doctors to
compete in this weekend’s NASCAR Nationwide Series “5-Hour Energy 200” at Dover
International Speedway.
Truex was rushed to the
hospital after experiencing severe discomfort in the early morning hours last
Tuesday, and subsequently underwent surgery to remove a badly inflamed appendix.
The 20-year old New Jersey native has now been cleared for competition, and
said he is anxious to return to the cockpit.
"I felt fine Monday
evening, but around 2 a.m. felt a sharp pain in my stomach. I went to the
hospital to find out that my appendix hadn't burst, but needed surgery to be
removed," said Truex. "The procedure went extremely well and I'm
ready to get back in the No. 20 Grime Boss Toyota this weekend. I'll just be a
little lighter."
Dover International
Speedway is a special place for the Truex family. Ryan and older brother Martin Truex Jr. grew
up just across the state line in Mayetta, N.J., and both raced at the “Monster
Mile” while progressing through the ranks of NASCAR competition. Ryan Truex has
two K&N Pro Series East starts at the Monster Mile en route to the 2009 and
2010 series' championships, with a best finish of third in 2010. He also has
two Nationwide starts there, notching an eighth-place finish with Joe Gibbs
Racing last fall.
Truex will carry the
Grime Boss colors on the hood of his No. 20 JGR Camry this weekend.
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