Can NASCAR Driver Trevor Bayne Race Safely With Multiple Sclerosis?

Trevor Bayne deserves praise for pushing ahead with his life and NASCAR career after his MS diagnosis. It seems fair, however, to ask whether he’s putting himself and others in danger.

Kent Sepkowitz

Published Nov. 13 2013 5:45AM EST

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Trevor Bayne, the 22-year-old NASCAR driver who announced Tuesday that he has multiple sclerosis, joins National Hockey League goalie Josh Harding as an active athlete with MS carrying on with his life and career.

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We have not been told what symptoms Bayne and Harding have; surely maintaining their privacy is appropriate....

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Can NASCAR Driver Trevor Bayne Race Safely With Multiple Sclerosis?

Trevor Bayne deserves praise for pushing ahead with his life and NASCAR career after his MS diagnosis. It seems fair, however, to ask whether he’s putting himself and others in danger.

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Kent Sepkowitz

Can NASCAR Driver Trevor Bayne Race Safely With Multiple Sclerosis?

Trevor Bayne deserves praise for pushing ahead with his life and NASCAR career after his MS diagnosis. It seems fair, however, to ask whether he’s putting himself and others in danger.

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