Anybody hear how Roger Barr is doing

[cassisrot]

I heard he got a bad antibiotic resistant infection and wasn't well. Anybody have any news?

[sammyg2]

Roger Barr Was Hospitalized for Infections

When news broke out that Discovery Channel’s one-of-a-kind master mechanic was hospitalized, fans were concerned. A crowdfunding account was then set up for the reality star after he met with a horrific accident.

Roger Barr, age 82, became injured while working at F40 Motorsports. He got an infectection after the mishap and was hospitalized as a result.

His leg was infected once before in August 2017, and he was hospitalized then, too. He recovered and was back to work around November 2017.

When Barr met with the accident, the bacterial infection returned, accompanied by other troubles. And for a man who is over 80, this proved to be more than agonizing.

Back in March and April, Roger Barr’s Facebook page (run by his son and wife) displayed a message to fans. It said that they were having troubles with the page and were working on making it better.

Barr is unable to work full-time at the shop, which is where a lot of the filming happens.

In March 2018, a GoFundMe account was set up for $10,000 to help pay for medical expenses. The account is just under $1,000 shy of reaching the goal.


Road to Recovery

Roger Barr is doing much better now and is filled with gratitude! He took to Facebook to thank all the people who helped him through his difficult times.

“Just a short post to thank all of you who have given me support with the latest medical set back…I do not have the words to tell you how much it means to me. Will try to find those words soon,” he wrote on the social media website.


The latest update on Roger Barr’s health came through a post on June 11, 2018, which indicated that he was feeling better. So much so that he helped fix his wife’s snow tires, too.

He’s limping but is able to get some work done around the shop as well.

https://www.earnthenecklace.com/what-happened-to-roger-barr-on-chasing-classic-cars/

[john walker's workshop]

What, Carini didn't help him out so he needed a go fund me???

[Don Ro]

Originally Posted by john walker's workshop

What, Carini didn't help him out so he needed a go fund me???

What I thought as well.

[Mike Andrew]

Wondered where he has been. Interesting and skilled guy.

Also wondering about Wayne's contributions, cash or insurance.

[ckelly78z]

He is a wise old codger who has been around the block, and done much racing himself. I wish him well, and a return to his brand of humor.

Amazed the Discovery channel or Wayne didn't step up.