Ryan Ellis earned his career-best NASCAR XFINITY Series finish Friday night at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway driving the #15 ScienceLogic Chevy Camaro for Rick Ware Racing, but his finish came at a cost.
A 15th place result was a great boost for the part-time NASCAR driver, but instead of celebrating with his friends, family and sponsor, Ellis found himself in the infield care center post-race for an hour.
When a multi-car incident broke out on the final lap of Friday night's Subway Firecracker 250, the field raced on, as a junkyard of race cars scattered behind.
NASCAR quickly displayed the yellow flag, ending the race. Ellis had minimal damage and he was able to cross the finish line.
However, he told his team he wasn't feeling well after the event.
"I told the team I need water and had to pit (immediately)," Ellis said.
The team requested medical assistance.
Ellis pulled into pit road and climbed from the car and laid down on the pit road surface.
Ellis was treated for dehydration and carbon monoxide poisoning, where his levels were abnormal.
After recieving attentiom from medical personnel, Ellis's levels returned to normal and he was later released.
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