Ashton Torgerson crash - Teen racer is ejected from his car at Chili Bowl Nationals 2023 & rushed to hospital

A TEEN racer has been ejected from his car in a dramatic accident at the Chili Bowl Nationals.

Ashton Torgerson, 16, was hospitalized in Tulsa, Oklahoma on Wednesday.

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The dramatic crash happened during the 11^th lap of his first midget race when he was battling for a corner with another driver.

Torgerson was in seventh place at the time of the accident.

His car hit a wall and flipped several times, according to SI.

Paramedics darted to the scene and the rally driver was rushed to hospital.

Officials at the Chili Bowl Nationals tweeted that Torgerson was "communicating" with officials before being hospitalized.

Torgerson’s family has revealed that he’s waiting for the results of a CT scan.

They said: “The first thing he asked me was what place he was in.”

His family added that he can feel his hands and feet as he recovers from the crash.

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Race car drivers have sent their well-wishes to the teen.

Amber Balcaen said: "Wow… prayers for Ashton Torgerson & his family. Hope we never see something like this again."

And, Rico Abreu posted: "Rollercoaster of emotions. First and foremost I want to send my thoughts and prayers to Ashton Torgerson.

"We’re one big family and we wish you a speedy recovery."

Pit reporter Chris Wilner tweeted that the accident was the "scariest thing" he had witnessed at the Chili Bowl in a while.

Hours before the accident, Torgerson tweeted that he made the front row.

The Chili Bowl Nationals is an indoor midget car race held every January.

It has been dubbed the "Super Bowl" of midget racing by fans.