Khalid Al Balooshi emerged uninjured following an accident during the first round of Pro Modified eliminations at the NHRA Midwest Nationals outside of St. Louis. 

Balooshi, who qualified No. 11, had just scored a first round victory over No. 4 qualifier Mike Castellana, when he lost control of his Camaro while racing in the left lane and made an abrupt left turn striking the retaining wall head on.

He exited the car under his own power, was treated and released by on-site medical personnel.