It has been two and half months since the horrific practice crash in Chula Vista, Calif. that broke the left leg, knee and ankle of AMSOIL Super Team driver Scott Douglas. The doctor's prognosis made it sound as if his 2008 season would be over. Then, the suddenly the financial problems of CORR ended the season prematurely with the cancellation of the final two weekends of the season. Undaunted, Douglas stayed focused and worked endlessly at his rehab schedule.
By early November, he made a public appearance at the SEMA Show representing Kumho Tire at their track side display. His rehab was showing progress as his leg and knee had healed well enough for him to drive a street car and walk for limited amounts of time.
Thanksgiving weekend was another test for his healing leg as Scott and his wife Jackie went to the dunes with their sand car. The strength was coming back in his left leg enough to put his V8 powered buggy through the paces.
This past weekend Douglas was on hand at the Performance Racing Industry Trade Show in Orlando, Fla. making the rounds through the massive convention center. His ability get back to business as usual has amazed his family and friends.
The question that crosses everyone's mind is, 'If there was the final CORR race weekend in Chula Vista, would he be in the cockpit of the #7 AMSOIL Kumho Tire Sycuan Casino KC Hilites Ford-F150?'
"Definitely. Without a doubt," remarked Douglas during a recent interview from his El Cajon, Calif. home. "The doctors kept me on a tight rehab schedule, Jackie kept my spirits up, and suddenly I found myself getting around on my own. I've got quite a bit of titanium keeping everything together. I'm not 100%, my ankle is still very stiff, but after driving my sand car, I knew I could go out and compete for the PRO-4 championship. Unfortunately the CORR season ended prematurely. It's a shame because Bill Smith and Jason Schampers really worked feverishly to get our primary truck ready to race. The damage the truck sustained was incredible, but the truck was race ready by mid-October."
Officially, Douglas ended the 2008 CORR PRO-4 season with the second most points in the division, but finished third in the championship standings as Carl Renezeder and Rick Huseman tied for the top spot. Officially Renezeder was named the PRO-4 champion.
The 2008 race season saw Douglas Motorsports on the podium in eight out of twelve rounds of racing, including two wins, one runner-up and five third place finishes. Throughout the entire season, he qualified in the top three for every round of racing he started. The AMSOIL truck was consistently one of the fastest PRO-4 trucks all year long.
Douglas Motorsports also made the trip back to Crandon, Wis. for the traditional BorgWarner Labor Day weekend event. The familiar #7 AMSOIL Kumho Ford took the victory in Round 12 of the WSORR season, as well.
Scott, Jackie and the entire crew at Douglas Motorsports wish everyone a Happy Holiday season.
Until then, we'll see you at the races.
By early November, he made a public appearance at the SEMA Show representing Kumho Tire at their track side display. His rehab was showing progress as his leg and knee had healed well enough for him to drive a street car and walk for limited amounts of time.Thanksgiving weekend was another test for his healing leg as Scott and his wife Jackie went to the dunes with their sand car. The strength was coming back in his left leg enough to put his V8 powered buggy through the paces.
This past weekend Douglas was on hand at the Performance Racing Industry Trade Show in Orlando, Fla. making the rounds through the massive convention center. His ability get back to business as usual has amazed his family and friends.
The question that crosses everyone's mind is, 'If there was the final CORR race weekend in Chula Vista, would he be in the cockpit of the #7 AMSOIL Kumho Tire Sycuan Casino KC Hilites Ford-F150?'
"Definitely. Without a doubt," remarked Douglas during a recent interview from his El Cajon, Calif. home. "The doctors kept me on a tight rehab schedule, Jackie kept my spirits up, and suddenly I found myself getting around on my own. I've got quite a bit of titanium keeping everything together. I'm not 100%, my ankle is still very stiff, but after driving my sand car, I knew I could go out and compete for the PRO-4 championship. Unfortunately the CORR season ended prematurely. It's a shame because Bill Smith and Jason Schampers really worked feverishly to get our primary truck ready to race. The damage the truck sustained was incredible, but the truck was race ready by mid-October."
Officially, Douglas ended the 2008 CORR PRO-4 season with the second most points in the division, but finished third in the championship standings as Carl Renezeder and Rick Huseman tied for the top spot. Officially Renezeder was named the PRO-4 champion.
The 2008 race season saw Douglas Motorsports on the podium in eight out of twelve rounds of racing, including two wins, one runner-up and five third place finishes. Throughout the entire season, he qualified in the top three for every round of racing he started. The AMSOIL truck was consistently one of the fastest PRO-4 trucks all year long.
Douglas Motorsports also made the trip back to Crandon, Wis. for the traditional BorgWarner Labor Day weekend event. The familiar #7 AMSOIL Kumho Ford took the victory in Round 12 of the WSORR season, as well.
Scott, Jackie and the entire crew at Douglas Motorsports wish everyone a Happy Holiday season.
Until then, we'll see you at the races.
