The only racing Pete Berner, two-time IHRA Pro Stock champion, was doing this past weekend was racing to the hospital and he wasn't doing the driving.

Berner, who had planned to match race his Summit GXP against Bob Bertsch this past Saturday at Summit Raceway Park’s ‘Night Under Fire’, was instead being transported to a local hospital after being involved in an automobile accident.

The only racing Pete Berner, two-time IHRA Pro Stock champion, was doing this past weekend was racing to the hospital and he wasn't doing the driving.

Berner, who had planned to match race his Summit GXP against Bob Bertsch this past Saturday at Summit Raceway Park’s ‘Night Under Fire’, was instead being transported to a local hospital after being involved in an automobile accident.

Berner was on his way to pick up his wife, Cheryl, before heading to Norwalk for the event when he was hit head on by another vehicle which crossed over into his lane. The impact totalled Berner's SUV and left him with  a compression fracture in his spine and cracked ribs.

Despite having to miss the match race, the Summit team was still on hand at the ‘Night Under Fire’ to display the Summit GXP and highlight the upcoming ADRL Summit Ohio Drags, Sept. 24-25.

“We were really looking forward to the ‘Night Under Fire,’” told Berner, “and I am disappointed that we could not represent Summit as fully as we had intended. Unfortunately, this was a circumstance that was beyond my control and you have to play the cards you’re dealt. We will keep everyone posted on my recovery and we’ll be back to racing as soon as possible… hopefully this weekend!

“It could have been much worse,” Berner continued, in reference to his wreck. “I’m in a lot better condition than my vehicle, which was totaled. There was definitely someone watching out for me. At this point in my life, I feel like I’ve used four of my nine lives. I better watch it because I don’t have many more to go!” he joked.

A doctor’s visit this afternoon will determine whether Berner is cleared to race this weekend’s ADRL Hardee’s Gateway Drags.

“I would like to thank those friends and fans who have already shown concern. I appreciate everyone’s support, and look forward to being back in action soon.”