Many in racing took to social media Sunday to thank Tony Stewart for donating the use of his plane to Justin Wilson’s family after Wilson was injured in Sunday’s IndyCar race at Pocono Raceway.
Wilson was struck by a piece of flying debris from Sage Karam’s car after Karam hit the wall. IndyCar stated Sunday night that Wilson suffered “a severe head injury” and was in a coma in critical condition.
Stewart has been known to provide the use of his plane for family members of those in racing when someone has been injured or had a health issue. Most of the time it’s done without fanfare, but IndyCar and NASCAR competitors expressed their gratitude Sunday.
.@TonyStewart, you’re a hell of a man for donating your plane for JWs family. Hats off to you, you’re a very generous human being! 👍🏻
— Graham Rahal (@GrahamRahal) August 24, 2015
.@TonyStewart, we (INDYCAR family) can't thank u enough for donating your plane for JWs family. #racingfamily
— Tony Kanaan (@TonyKanaan) August 24, 2015
. @TonyStewart words can't describe how thankful the @IndyCar community is for your generosity in helping JWs family. #RacingFamily thanks u
— Beccy Hunter-Reay (@BeccyGordon) August 24, 2015
And big thanks to @TonyStewart for taking care of @justin_wilson 's family. #classact
— Sébastien Bourdais (@BourdaisOnTrack) August 24, 2015