Update on Chris Curtis After Speedrome Tuesaday Crash
During the World Figure 8 Tuesday Tuneup event at the Indianapolis Speedrome, Chris Curtis was involved in a big wreck with the turn 3 wall after a stuck throttle. Chris along with several other Washington State drivers made the trip to compete in the 2026 World Figure 8 Championship race in Indiana.
(Photo by Amber Taylor)
The latest updates on his condition came from the teams Facebook page - NBQ Motorsports.
Posted at 10:40am PT on 9/10
"Chris was finally taken out of the ICU yesterday and transferred to Intermediate care - an awesome step forward ! He has an amazing night of sleep in his own room no beeping and lights out he went.
This morning on 9/10 he woke up in more pain than ever before so the Neurosurgeon sent him to have new imaging. Well it was not what he wanted to see- so as of now Chris is being prepped for back surgery. It should take about 3 hours. (Fitting for the 3 hour race tomorrow)
Please send all your love and well wishes on this page. He has not been able to read anything since we have been in the hospital. I have been able to read him most of your messages and that keeps him going and smiling. But he’s been in a lot of pain so these messages keep him smiling
So thank you everyone for that
He was able to see the most heartfelt video from some of the NBQ team and fellow racers that the Speedrome made to him-he said to tell everyone thank you for all the wishes and love and he may even had gotten alittle emotional
I’ll post more when he gets out of surgery. This surgery is priority so foot and hand surgery go to the back burner for now."
They posted these updates originally on the evening of 9/9
"And now the part you all have been wondering how Chris Curtis is doing. Here's the most recent update:
Of course lots of contusions and small injuries, the more concerning ones are:
Concussion
Broken left hand -casted
Broken right finger will need surgery
Broke. Left foot (3 bones) that will require surgery -casted
3 broken ribs- no lung puncture no surgery
2 fractured vertebrae-no nerve involvement no surgery (thank GOD)"
The NBQ Motorsports team has three drivers still competing at the 50th World Figure 8 Championship.
#13 - Bruce Beeler
#51 - Ryan Clark
#71 - Nick Holton
Be sure to tune in and support the Washington drivers that made the trip! Doug Wilkinson made the trek out to Indiana as well.
Stay tuned to the NBQ Motorsports Facebook page for the latest updates on Chris.