#PrayforNewman Trends After NASCAR Driver Ryan Newman's Crash On Last Lap of Daytona 500

#PrayforNewman trended on Twitter as NASCAR fans sent well wishes to driver Ryan Newman who was involved in a brutal crash on the final lap of the Daytona 500 on Monday night.

As cars approached the final stretch, Newman was pushed by fellow driver Ryan Blaney, causing his car to hit the side wall and fly into the air. The racecar then flipped upside down and was hit by another car. Newman was taken out of the car by safety officials and taken to a local hospital. Following the crash, NASCAR gave an update into the situation stating that "doctors have indicated his injuries are not life threatening."

Since the crash, fans have taken to social media to express their support and prayers for Newman.

"I can't even properly form a thought other than hoping and praying for Ryan and his family right now #PrayforNewman," NASCAR driver JJ Yeley wrote on his Twitter.

"You don't have to be a NASCAR fan. You don't even have to like sports. We all need to send positive vibes and prayers to Ryan Newman. He's a father and husband. His family needs him. Hope he is okay. #prayfornewman #prayingforryan," Twitter user Chrissi Nielsen wrote.

"Been out of pocket all day, heart sank when I heard what happened at Daytona, I came on Twitter fearing the worst but hoping for good news. The update from NASCAR is encouraging, thinking of Ryan's team, friends, fans, family and sending positive vibes to Ryan. #PrayforNewman," wrote Formula One driver Stefan Wilson.

"Still sick to my stomach and processing what happened last night. Thankful Ryan lives to see another day. All of those circumstances in the crash were straight out of a nightmare. I'm shocked he survived. #PrayforNewman," Twitter user Cale Potter wrote.

"Thankful that @RyanJNewman is okay after that horrific crash. I was so scared. Still don't know the extent of his injuries, but the safety features that nascar has implemented definitely helped save his life. Continued prayers for his healing and recovery #NASCAR #PrayforNewman," wrote Twitter user Michelle.

"Last night we were reminded how dangerous the sport can be but we were also reminded how far safety has come and that safety is what sparred @RyanJNewman's life. Gratefully. #PrayforNewman #Daytona500," Twitter user Willie Blanton wrote.

Some other fans have also used different hashtags to express their support and prayer for Newman.

"Praying for Ryan Newman, a great and brave @NASCAR driver! #PrayingForRyan," President Donald Trump wrote on his Twitter account.

"So thankful that the man above was looking out for @RyanJNewman. Gonna continue praying he makes a full recovery and for his family. #Prayers4Newman #NASCAR #Family," wrote fellow NASCAR driver Jeffrey Earnhardt, the nephew of NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. and the grandson of former NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Sr.

Earnhart Sr. was killed 19 years ago in a wreck that occurred during the Daytona 500. His death prompted NASCAR to implement stricter safety standards to protect drivers and spectators.