[Jim Zeek]

Originally Posted by The Boss

Any updates?

heading down to see him tomorrow with Scott Rex.

[Michael G]

Sorry to see this Tom. Hoping for your full recovery.

[77 TRASHCAN]

Originally Posted by Jim Zeek

heading down to see him tomorrow with Scott Rex.

Thank You!

[The Boss]

Thanks Jim, let us know!

[aaronman]

Our thoughts and prayers are with Tom and his family as they embrace his recovery process.

[Scott Rex]

Me and Jim went to see Tom at Jefferson hospital in Philly today. He's doing great and in good spirits. He will find out today if he is getting out or if he will need another surgery. He has a long recovery ahead of him, but he will be OK. The Haas car did it's job saving his life.

[LiL Jack]

That's good to hear Scott. Thanks for the update.

Does Tom know what caused the crash?

[Half-Inch Stud]

Must be real bad for being at Jefferson...a lesser tragedy would have warranted Paoli

[Jim Zeek]

Originally Posted by Half-Inch Stud

Must be real bad for being at Jefferson...a lesser tragedy would have warranted Paoli

Paoli what? ???WTF??? a lesser injury he would have stayed at reading.

[Jim Zeek]

For the crash he had and the condition of the car, Tom looked and sounded very good. he has a severe hand injury but had one of the best hand doctors in the country perform his surgery. he credits all the safety equipment and construction of the car for him to come away this lucky. hopefully he gets out tomorrow.

[torqjunki]

Wow, been away for a while....just saw this. Best wishes for a speedy and full recovery.

[adam woodmancy]

best wishes tom... get well soon

[RA6T7GTO]

Glad to hear he is doing well.

[GTO Dan]

Jim and Scott thanks for the update. I wish Tom a speedy and full recovery.

[Scott Rex]

Just spoke to Tom Kilroy's wife. The doctors have decided to keep him another day to see if his re-attached thumb has an infection. If not, he will be released tomorrow. If it is infected, they will perform another surgery...

[grnmnstr]

Hi guys, I am home now. Came back on Tuesday. Good to be home. 9 days in hospital.
Thanks for all your prayers and well wishes. I really appreciate it. It is nice to be part of this Pontiac community.

The car is destroyed. However, it did its job, because I am still here today.
Have not looked at the car yet, still in trailer. Still have not determined exactly what happened. Car just went left at the finish line at 171 mph.

Now me. My left thumb, at the last knuckle, was torn off. My left index finger was crushed, long and ring finger was broken. Pinky finger is fine. 8 pins all together.
The thumb was found away from the car. They put it on ice.
Once out of the car, I was taken to Reading hospital. They saw the thumb and decided to send me to Thomas Jefferson, in Philly, which specializes in hand surgery. They flew me there and then spent 6 hours in surgery, replanting the thumb.
I am not out of the woods yet with the thumb, I will be on a PICC line for 2 weeks hoping to kill all the germs that might still be left inside. We will see.
The rest of my body is sore. My chest hurts from seat belt harness. Other areas as well where I came in contact as well. Eyes were completely bloodshot.
I get dizzy still, when I get up. I assume that is from the concussion. Or the Oxy? Not sure. Going to doctor today and then hopefully a neurologist, to find out.

It will be a long road to full recovery. Just glad I am still here.

A few recommendations. Don't skimp on safety. A very good roll cage that is welded properly is number one. Good helmet and harness. A good seat (poured) is definitely worth it. I just had a CF unit, not comfortable. Hans device. I have no issues with my neck or spine (thank God). Good padding on roll cage wherever you may contact it. Window net. This saved my arm, but not my hand. Make it as long as you, to cover as much as you can.

Future: We have to see. Recovery comes first.

Thanks to Scott Rex and Jim Zeek for coming by last week to see how I was doing. I appreciate it.

[cosgrove]

Glad to see you are home. Thank you for the good advice from someone who knows.

[Elarson]

Originally Posted by grnmnstr

A few recommendations. Don't skimp on safety. A very good roll cage that is welded properly is number one. Good helmet and harness. A good seat (poured) is definitely worth it. I just had a CF unit, not comfortable. Hans device. I have no issues with my neck or spine (thank God). Good padding on roll cage wherever you may contact it. Window net. This saved my arm, but not my hand. Make it as long as you, to cover as much as you can.
.

Glad you're recovering. Thanks for the testimony about safety equipment. I have arm restraints in the funny car. I'm going to look them over and maybe shorten them a little more, based on your experience.

Eric

[slowbird]

Good to hear you're home, safety has come a long way, glad it saved you.

[mysticmissle]

Get well soon.