Craftsman Truck Series driver Matt Mills has sent a message to his supporters after his release from a South Miami hospital.
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Mills, who was involved in a fiery crash at Homestead-Miami Speedway on Saturday afternoon, posted a video on Monday after leaving Jackson South Medical Center.
"Glad to be out of the hospital. Still a little raspy, as you can hear," Mills said after his release. "All of the overwhelming support and text messages I've got just mean so much to me.
"And definitely didn't like being in the hospital as long as I was or being in that situation. Having you guys there to support me and help me get through that, just can't thank you all enough."
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Mills spent two nights in the hospital undergoing evaluation after contact from a fellow Truck Series driver sent him into the outside wall, which sparked the fire in his No. 42 Chevrolet Silverado. Doctors continued to monitor his oxygen levels due to smoke inhalation.
Mills confirmed in his video that he will not miss any time after his release. He said he will be back for Friday night's race at Martinsville Speedway and the season finale at Phoenix Raceway the following week as he finishes out his first full season in the Truck Series.
"Ready to get home, get cleaned up, and continue the recovery process," Mills added.
The Virginia native has already set his plans for the 2025 season. He and Niece Motorsports announced ahead of the Kansas Speedway weekend that he will be back in the No. 42 Chevrolet Silverado for another season.
He will continue to gain experience in the series while controlling the entry that Carson Hocevar previously used to win four races and reach the Championship 4.
"Matt has been a great add to our team this year," said Niece Motorsports general manager Cody Efaw in a statement. "Even though he's been racing in NASCAR for a long time, he entered this season with a fresh mindset.
"The Truck Series is a completely different animal compared to what he's been used to racing, and he'll be the first to tell you how much he's learned. He knows the feel he needs out of his truck now, and I think we'll have a chance to go out there and have a great year with him."
