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Charles Bradley

The Olympian who beats brain damage to race for Hyundai

In over 30 years of talking to racing drivers, I’ve suspected that a few of them have suffered a brain injury along the way. But, until now, I’ve never heard one openly speak about it. Not one who isn’t retired, at least.

Step forward Aaron ‘AJ’ Muss, a 27-year-old former Olympian snowboarder who’s determined to make it to the top in IMSA racing, despite dying for almost 30 seconds in an ambulance eight years ago after a routine surgery spiralled out of medical control. The consequences of that has left its neurological mark on him, but he’s determined not to let it stop him.

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