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Annunziata transported to medical facility after Lime Rock Truck Series race

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Thomas Annunziata, driver of Tricon Garage's No. 1 Toyota in the Craftsman Truck Series, was transported to an area medical facility for further evaluation after a fire during Saturday's race at Lime Rock, Tricon Garage announced. RELATED: Unofficial results | At-track photos Running second under a Lap 79 caution, Annunziata's machine suddenly became engulfed in flames while pacing down the frontstretch. He stopped his truck in the grass and exited under his own power before the AMR Safety Team arrived to assist him. NASCAR confirmed the 21-year-old remained awake and alert. Annunziata also won Friday night's ARCA Menards Series race at Lime Rock. He was in the midst of his second career Truck Series race before the fire, and also owns 18 career O'Reilly Auto Parts Series starts. This story will be updated.