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People with spinal cord injuries get to drive NASCAR cup car

World-renowned neurosurgeon Dr. Scott Falci brings adaptive motorsports to the track.

June 29, 2026
a #78 NASCAR vehicle with HCA HealthONE Falci Institute for Spinal Cord Injuries logo on it

Dr. Scott Falci, medical director of the HCA HealthONE Falci Institute for Spinal Cord Injuries, has helped develop advanced adaptive driving systems that allow individuals with paralysis to independently operate high-performance race vehicles.

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June 29, 2026
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