Henry Sliwinski Update?
 

Does anyone know how Henry Sliwinski is doing? According to DRC, he crashed his S/Gas Vette at the National in Vegas a week ago.

From DRC: "Not sure exactly what happened here, Sliwinski's car made a hard move to the right around 1000 feet, crossed over into the right lane, hit the right wall, then started back to the left. he slid back to the left hit the left wall, then careened back over into the right side of the shutdown area.
Update on the driver: He is out of the vehicle and being examined by medical personnel. He is awake and alert."

But the last I heard is that there was internal bleeding and he had crushed vertebrae in his neck and was going to be in a halo setup.

Does anyone know?

Thanks,
Brad Rose


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Re: Henry Sliwinski Update?
 

Henry's flight just landed in Colorado (Monday 2130 hrs. EST) and he's back home again finally. I have talked to his wife Gerry (sorry if the spelling is not correct) a few times and talked to Henry a few days ago as well. His injuries are serious, but should make a full recovery. He has several fractures to his vertebrae in the thorax area and 1 in the lumbar area (basically the chest area). "NO HALO" for this guy! He also had some bruising in that area, that caused some breathing discomfort. He will require the use of a back brace when out of bed for the next three months. They will meet with their doctors in Colorado soon for follow-up treatment. Henry is a champion, and his commitment to his racing will not waiver. With a good woman by his side, HE WILL BE BACK!..........Good luck on a full recovery Henry....Wade

Kudo's to Henry's buddies for their assistance in getting the car and rig back home a few days earlier!

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Re: Henry Sliwinski Update?
 

Thanks for the update Wade. Henry is as nice a guy as you'll find at the races and you hate to see bad things happen to good people.

I wish him well in his recovery.

Brad

Re: Henry Sliwinski Update?
 

Wade, you have a PM.

Brad

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Thanks to all who are concerned. My brother Henry is doing as well as can be expected. Wade is correct in his post. Henry is glad to be home and is seeing his doctors today Tues. to figure out whats next in his treatment. Wade, even though i have not seen the car I was told that it held up very well to the 150mph impact.....THANK YOU. Hopefully their will be no permanent damage and a speedy and full recovery can be expected.
Once again thank you to all.
Rick Sliwinski
Precision Engine and Machine, Inc.

Re: Henry Sliwinski Update?
 

Tell Henry to get well soon, I'm glad to hear he's in good spirits. Looks like we'll be seeing more of Mr. Scary in 10.90...great.

Jeremy Lehrke

Re: Henry Sliwinski Update?
 

Second that. I hope he's doing well and can get that S/Gas car fixed before he has to come back to S/St.

Brad

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Please tell Henry that his fans would like to see him up and around but not too soon.

We hope progress is good and consistant.

Rocketbrick and Crew

Re: Henry Sliwinski Update?
 

The Division 5 website has an update on Mr. Scary that includes his address for get well cards and so forth.

http://www.nhradiv5.com/apcm/templat...9313&zoneid=15

Brad

Re: Henry Sliwinski Update?
 

Glad to hear he is doing well.
Just a quick question: Did Henry use a Hans or R3 or did he just use the foam neck collar?

Gods Speed for a full recovery.

Re: Henry Sliwinski Update?
 

Please pass on a get well soon Wish to Henry from Super Street 5523 Bob Forsythe. Hope to see you in the spring or summer

Re: Henry Sliwinski Update?
 

Any updates on Mr. Sliwinski? Is he back to work? Is he going to make it out this year?

I hope everything is going well for him and his family.

Brad

Re: Henry Sliwinski Update?
 

First off, I would like to thank all the racers, freinds, and family who have helped and supported us through cards, letters, and phone calls. Currently I am still in the back and neck brace. We have an appointment on Feb. 8th to see the doctor. I am hoping this will be the visit that gets me out of this contraption. Right now I have been back to work 1/2 days. things are progressing along( just takes time). Not sure about racing plans for 2010. I still have the super street car will probably race that some in 2010. I will just have to see how i feel and what more for recovery will be needed.
Good luck to all the racers in 2010 and may you have success in your endeavors.
thanks
Henry Sliwinski

Re: Henry Sliwinski Update?
 

Henry, its good to hear you are feeling better.
I have been wondering how you were doing but did not know how to get in touch.
Don't push it and follow the Dr's orders.
Keep us all updated.
Rick

Re: Henry Sliwinski Update?
 

Thanks for the update Henry. I'm glad to hear that you are ok.

Let us know if there is anything we can do to help out.

You're a great racer, but a better person and we're lucky to have you in our division.

See you at the races.

Brad

Re: Henry Sliwinski Update?
 

Glad to hear your doing well Henry. I talked to Sharon right after I heard the news about what happened. Take care of yourself and take it easy. Tell Jerri hi from all of us!!!!!!!!!

Bobby, Brandi & Pat Stevens