SST: UPDATE - Mingay upgraded after crash

Australian driver Matt Mingay has been upgraded from crititcal to serious but stable condition after a vicious crash in Saturday's SPEED Energy Stadium SUPER Trucks/Formula Off-Road Presented by Traxxas Series race at Belle Isle.

Mingay suffered a hard crash in Turn 5 of the third lap on the 2.3-mile track. The Detroit News reported Mingay's truck flipped over after swerving to avoid traffic, shearing off the roof. He was removed on a stretcher, taken to the infield care center and transported to Detroit Receiving Hospital, which confirmed the driver was in its care.  

The series released a statement on his condition:

Driver Matt Mingay was injured today in the Stadium SUPER Truck Series at the Detroit Belle Isle Grand Prix. Mingay’s truck overturned during the third lap of today’s race, which was eventually suspended after a lengthy delay due to the incident.

Mingay was transported to DMC Detroit Receiving Hospital where he is currently listed in serious condition, but is stable at this time, according to a hospital spokesperson.

According to Mingay’s family, he suffered facial injuries.

Further updates on Mingay’s condition will be provided as they become available.

Fellow Australian Paul Morris, who was competing in the race, accompanied Mingay’s wife Sheena to the hospital.

“Obviously we had a very serious situation on our hands,” Morris told Speedcafe.com. “Thankfully Matt has escaped the worst, but he has a tough road ahead of him. Sheena is keen for everyone in Australia and for Matt’s fans around the world to know that he is out of a critical condition.

“Matt is one of the toughest guys I know and I am sure everyone is wishing him a fast recovery.”

The Queensland, Australia, native is a stunt rider, stunt-riding instructor and an action sports entertainer, according to his website. He had two SST wins in 2015.