charon 4,943 Posted May 20, 2017 Sebastian Bourdais into hospital after a 200mph smash in Indy 500 practice. Was conscious when freed from what was left of the car, but no idea what nick he is in. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,646 Posted May 21, 2017 Re Hayden - this little YouTube montage chronicles the accident - one of those tributes that's so tasteless in its use of accident shots it's hard to fathom the real motivation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sf93-LPdfEw Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted May 21, 2017 On 5/17/2017 at 10:47, Spade_Cooley said: 2006 MotoGP champ Nicky Hayden apparently in critical condition following an accident in Italy. So I'm confused (what's new). Senor Hayden rides a bicycle? I am asking due to his inclusion in a thread strictly about auto racing. OH....I see....Motocross.....motorcycles. Got it. Nice photo in the article then SMFH. No, back to semi-confusion (dont mind the numerous edits). OK, so he WAS riding a bike. But he IS a motorcycle racer. GOT IT. I need coffee or more sleep. SC Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,646 Posted May 21, 2017 52 minutes ago, Sir Creep said: So I'm confused (what's new). Senor Hayden rides a bicycle? I am asking due to his inclusion in a thread strictly about auto racing. OH....I see....Motocross.....motorcycles. Got it. Nice photo in the article then SMFH. No, back to semi-confusion (dont mind the numerous edits). OK, so he WAS riding a bike. But he IS a motorcycle racer. GOT IT. I need coffee or more sleep. SC He's getting enough sleep for both of you 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lard Bazaar 3,799 Posted May 21, 2017 7 hours ago, Sir Creep said: So I'm confused (what's new). Senor Hayden rides a bicycle? I am asking due to his inclusion in a thread strictly about auto racing. OH....I see....Motocross.....motorcycles. Got it. Nice photo in the article then SMFH. No, back to semi-confusion (dont mind the numerous edits). OK, so he WAS riding a bike. But he IS a motorcycle racer. GOT IT. I need coffee or more sleep. SC He's a former MotoGP World Champion and is currently riding in the World Superbike Championship, which I'm pretty sure I said up there somewhere. Although sadly looks he won't be riding again. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,646 Posted May 22, 2017 Hayden's family are releasing updates - according to the online stuff this morning he "remains critical" Just edited this - really sad news 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mercarte 151 Posted May 22, 2017 Dead http://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/2017/05/23/nicky-hayden-dies-after-bike-accident http://www.gazzetta.it/Moto/moto-GP/18-05-2017/motomondiale-piange-morto-nicky-hayden-200384911052.shtml Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted May 22, 2017 18 hours ago, Lard Bazaar said: He's a former MotoGP World Champion and is currently riding in the World Superbike Championship, which I'm pretty sure I said up there somewhere. Although sadly looks he won't be riding again. Sorry to inform: Dead. Edit: Mercarte beat me to it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lard Bazaar 3,799 Posted May 22, 2017 Absolutely gutted. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,646 Posted May 22, 2017 That's really sad and right up there in painful and unexpected deaths with Mike Hailwood crashing his car on the way to the chip shop having survived motorcycling and F1. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Spade_Cooley 9,527 Posted May 25, 2017 Valentino Rossi injured in a training incident very close to where Hayden had his accident last week. La Stampa has no confirmation on his condition as yet, but it's not thought to be serious. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lard Bazaar 3,799 Posted May 25, 2017 2 hours ago, Spade_Cooley said: Valentino Rossi injured in a training incident very close to where Hayden had his accident last week. La Stampa has no confirmation on his condition as yet, but it's not thought to be serious. No fractures or serious injuries but hope he's fit for his home race in Mugello, binning it in the final seconds of the last race did not do his 10th world championship any good at all so he needs the points! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lard Bazaar 3,799 Posted June 1, 2017 http://www.jameswhitham.com/blog/james-diagnosed-with-hodgkins-lymphoma Former World and British Superbike rider, and all-round commentating legend James Whitham diagnosed with a second bout of Hodgkins Lymphoma. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 6,327 Posted June 1, 2017 That is sad.Definitely a Deathlisty name. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lard Bazaar 3,799 Posted June 7, 2017 First of the TT casualties Davey Lambert http://m.bbc.co.uk/sport/motorsport/40182422 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,044 Posted June 7, 2017 And another, Jochem van den Hoek: http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/motorsport/40189218 Annual carnage quick off the mark. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
One shot Paddy 1,206 Posted June 7, 2017 Plus a red flag during practice later so could be another. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gcreptile 10,972 Posted June 7, 2017 Is this event only fun because they know it could be their turn this year? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lard Bazaar 3,799 Posted June 7, 2017 And another, Alan Bonner http://www.motorcyclenews.com/sport/tt-road-races/2017/june/tt-2017-alan-bonner-dies-in-qualifying-incident/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
One shot Paddy 1,206 Posted June 7, 2017 Beat me to it, and I think Guy Martin should stay away from that new blade its not right! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Mad Hatter 1,092 Posted June 7, 2017 Three racers dead in a day! The chocking game is safer than this race. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dirtracer18 34 Posted June 7, 2017 I love how someone put an extra column in the Wikipedia page listing the fatalities because they know someone else is about to buy it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rhys 64 Posted July 16, 2017 Martin Brundle has been taken ill at the British Grand Prix, he suffered a minor heart attack a little over a year ago and has had heart surgery since then. EDIT: Sky confirm he won't take part in today's broadcast Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,646 Posted July 16, 2017 On 07/06/2017 at 21:20, dirtracer18 said: I love how someone put an extra column in the Wikipedia page listing the fatalities because they know someone else is about to buy it. That's quite a feat of scholarship right there - separate tables for bystanders, race officials etc. A fair tonnage of fatalities too. If you were - like - a funeral director thereabouts you'd have to ban all leave for emalmers during the TT races. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
charon 4,943 Posted July 24, 2017 Bernard Consten meant to have died via French wiki. Drove these bad boys in the 50's Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
