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NHRA Racer Camrie Caruso Breaks Fibula In Crash At 140-Plus MPH

Watch the crash that occurred during the Arizona Nationals’ final round of qualifying on Saturday.
Camrie Caruso, an NHRA Pro Stock driver, was taken to a Phoenix-area hospital late Saturday afternoon for evaluation after a high-speed incident during the last round of qualifying for the Arizona Nationals at Firebird Motorsports Park in Chandler.

She was aware, attentive, and out of the Aqua Prop Chevy Camaro minutes after it collided with the left guard wall as she crossed the finish line at 142 mph and sped into the right side wall. NHRA Medical Director Dr. Phillip Surface examined her on-site.

Caruso won the Arizona Nationals in 2023, and his father, Marc Caruso, a former NHRA Pro Modified driver, celebrated his birthday on Saturday. She was unqualified for the 16-car field and was making her last-chance pass when the accident happened.

The car raised the front wheels during the launch, and when she brought it back down on the track, it began to drift slightly toward the centerline. She guided it back into the groove, but it’s unclear what caused the automobile to lose its shape.

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Doctors diagnosed Caruso with a broken fibula in her left leg and a possibly sprained ankle. She is expected to remain sidelined for at least six weeks.

“First and foremost, I want to thank the fans and everyone who has reached out to me for support,” Caruso said on Sunday morning. “The NHRA community has always rallied around one of its own, and I’ve now seen it personally. The level of support has been fantastic.

“My return date is a little up in the air at this moment, but I can’t wait to get back on the track and represent my incredible roster of partners aboard my Aqua Prop/True Brand/Big Jeff Audio Chevy Camaro.”