Les Huntley, a front suspension mechanic at Stewart-Haas Racing who also served as the second gas man for Danica Patrick’s team, suffered a stroke New Year’s Day, the team confirmed Monday.
Huntley has paralysis on the left side and is expected to have long road to recovery.
A GoFundMe site has been set up to help with Huntley’s expenses.
Huntley, who is from Renwick, Iowa, worked on front suspensions for all the Stewart-Haas Racing cars.
Everyone, our front suspension guy Les had a stroke on New Year's Day. Please help with prayers and donations. 🙏🏼 https://t.co/awYrrWYiW7
— Rodney Childers (@RodneyChilders4) January 3, 2016
#HarvickNation our 4 car mechanic Les continues treatment in the hospital. Thanks for the Prayers & to donate https://t.co/D24cHtb3Fs
— Michael McCarville (@Nook4SHR) January 3, 2016