Driver Austin Neely was injured Saturday night during a race at the Tazewell Speedway. He was racing in the limited late models class. Pictured are the car before and after the crash. Reports are that Neely’s car bumped into the wall then flipped several times. Eyewitnesses said he was alert, but was taken for medical evaluation. None of the injuries appeared to be life-threatening, but the true extent is not known at this time. No other drivers were injured, according to sources. We will have updates if they become available. (Allen Earl | Claiborne Progress)

Driver Austin Neely was injured Saturday night during a race at the Tazewell Speedway. He was racing in the limited late models class. Pictured are the car before and after the crash. Reports are that Neely’s car bumped into the wall then flipped several times. Eyewitnesses said he was alert, but was taken for medical evaluation. None of the injuries appeared to be life-threatening, but the true extent is not known at this time. No other drivers were injured, according to sources. We will have updates if they become available. (Allen Earl | Claiborne Progress)