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Crew member of No. 43 Legacy Motor Club injured on pit road; treated and released from hospital

Zach Sturniolo
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Thomas Hatcher, the front tire changer for the No. 43 Legacy Motor Club Chevrolet, was injured on pit road during Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race at World Wide Technology Raceway.

Hatcher, who was changing tires for driver Erik Jones, got tangled up with another crew member and fell to the ground during a sequence of pit stops at Lap 180. A NASCAR spokesperson confirmed Hatcher was transported to an area medical facility and was awake and alert.

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Houston Stamper, the front tire changer for the No. 45 Toyota, filled in after the 23XI Racing entry crashed out of competition.

MONDAY UPDATE: Hatcher was treated and released from St. Louis University Hospital on Sunday night, according to the team.