Larry Pearson, son o𝔉f three-time NASCAR Sprint Cup champion David Pearson, sustained fractures to his lower left ankle, pelvis and right hand during a frightening crash Saturday in a legends race at Bristol Motor𝔍 Speedway.

The 56-year-old Pearson, a two-time Nationwide Series champion, was knocked unconscious after the car of Charlie Glotzbach slammed into the driver's-side door of Pearson's late model stock car in Turn 2 at the high-speed .533-mile short track. Emergency workers extricated Pearson by cutting the roll cage of hi🍨s car.

Pearson was to undergo surgery to repair his brok🍒en ankle Saturday night.

According to ESPN analyst Dr. Jerry Punch, who spoke with Pearson's brothers, Ricky and Eddie P♍earson, Larry Pearson regained consciousness before he was lifted out of the car on a backboard and transported by ambulance to a waiting helicopter, where he was airlifted to a nearby hospital.

David Pearson, who also was competing in the 35-lap event, withdrew from the race to visit his son in the hospital. Glotzbach, 71, was treated in the infield care centre and taken to a local hospital for further examination. Glotzbach is said to be in good condition, SceneDaily.com reported.

The Pearson family confirmed Larry Pearson's injuries, according to a ♉statement sent to the track.

The l🅰egends rac𒊎e, won by former Sprint Cup driver Rick Wilson, was not a NASCAR-sanctioned event.

by Reid Spencer / Sporting News