Ted, That news probably seems devastating right now, but trust me on this, you'll get past it and move in a different direction.
I quit racing years ago due to numerous neck and back injuries. When the Doc told me one small accident could end my walking around days, I as devastated as well. I seldom miss being in the race car these days. I'm at he track often enough tuning on customer cars that I think I actually get more enjoyment from that than I did the actual racing. In other words, It's all about the end result. Finding a good driver and having fun with your car will keep you in the sport and satisfied.