WSBK - Kyalami

Ospi · PostPosted: Sat May 16, 2009 6:56 am

Unfortunately bad news to start the thread.

Laconi taken to hospital after crash wrote:

During the first lap of the morning's free practice session, Regis Laconi (Ducati DFX) crashed in the section between Turn 11 and Turn 12. Unfortunately in the crash the French rider, despite not hitting any obstacle, suffered a severe trauma to the cervical vertebrae. Transported by helicopter to the nearby Sunninghill Hospital in Johannesburg, Laconi is reported as being on the danger list. The serious injuries suffered mean that an operation will be required, which will be carried out by a neurological specialist in the next few hours.

QLF 1 Results:
1 84 Fabrizio M. (ITA) Ducati 1098R 1'38.103
2 65 Rea J. (GBR) Honda CBR1000RR 1'38.506
3 19 Spies B. (USA) Yamaha YZF R1 1'38.600
4 91 Haslam L. (GBR) Honda CBR1000RR 1'38.865
5 56 Nakano S. (JPN) Aprilia RSV4 Factory 1'38.998
6 41 Haga N. (JPN) Ducati 1098R 1'39.055
7 96 Smrz J. (CZE) Ducati 1098R 1'39.230
8 66 Sykes T. (GBR) Yamaha YZF R1 1'39.258
9 3 Biaggi M. (ITA) Aprilia RSV4 Factory 1'39.284
10 111 Xaus R. (ESP) BMW S1000 RR 1'39.357
11 7 Checa C. (ESP) Honda CBR1000RR 1'39.370
12 132 Morais S. (RSA) Kawasaki ZX 10R 1'39.388
13 36 Lavilla G. (ESP) Ducati 1098R 1'39.389
14 67 Byrne S. (GBR) Ducati 1098R 1'39.470
15 71 Kagayama Y. (JPN) Suzuki GSX-R 1000 K9 1'39.475
16 9 Kiyonari R. (JPN) Honda CBR1000RR 1'39.788
17 23 Parkes B. (AUS) Kawasaki ZX 10R 1'39.961
18 25 Salom D. (ESP) Kawasaki ZX 10R 1'40.105
19 99 Scassa L. (ITA) Kawasaki ZX 10R 1'40.192
20 31 Muggeridge K. (AUS) Suzuki GSX-R 1000 K9 1'40.304
21 33 Hill T. (GBR) Honda CBR1000RR 1'40.308
22 10 Nieto F. (ESP) Suzuki GSX-R 1000 K9 1'40.544
23 49 Whyte S. (RSA) Yamaha YZF R1 1'41.737
24 17 Martin S. (AUS) BMW S1000 RR 1'42.015

stimaro · PostPosted: Sat May 16, 2009 9:00 am

Oh my goodness, I really hope Regis Laconi will be ok.

stimaro · PostPosted: Sat May 16, 2009 9:03 am

Quote:

Regis Laconi in a serious but stable condition - Friday evening update
Saturday, 16 May 2009 09:27

Following his crash Regis Laconi was taken by helicopter to Sunninghill Hospital in Johannesburg. After undergoing checks later in the evening it was possible to have a better idea of the Frenchman's condition.

Laconi suffered two broken cervical vertebrae (C3 and C5), severe concussion and a contusion of the lung. A CT scan for eventual neurological damage, proved to be negative and for the moment he is in an induced coma and in a stable condition. After consultation with Dr. Maurizio Zorzi, the South African neuro-surgeon who was called from Pretoria to check on the patient's condition, it was decided not to operate immediately and to postpone any eventual intervention for a few days.

Barring complications, a further three weeks will be required before a clear clinical picture of the situation can be made, during which the French rider will have to remain totally immobile.

From here...

Fuschimuschi · PostPosted: Sat May 16, 2009 10:00 am

Very concerning.
It's already been a tough year for the riders.

Usually your head and neck should be relatively safe witht he helmet and neck device when you don't hit anything.
He must have been pretty fast.

Ospi · PostPosted: Sat May 16, 2009 10:33 am

I also have my concerns about the safety of Kyalami, it was absolutely pathetic when I was there 2 years ago, so unless they have done some serious work it doesn't surprise me.

Tony03 · PostPosted: Sat May 16, 2009 10:38 am

I have known this news since yesterday ... Very very bad fall for Regis. It's such a shame that he finally succeeded to be fast on his bike this year ... Unfortunatly I think that this is the end of his career (I hope not but I'm not too confident)

I'm very very sad

American Dragon · PostPosted: Sat May 16, 2009 12:49 pm

Oh no,that must have been a horrendous crash

I hope he will recover fast.

Tony03 · PostPosted: Sat May 16, 2009 1:45 pm

Apparently Regis should stay 5 weeks in South Africa. His condition his stable. (Source: Eurosport France Commentators)

Ayrton S. · PostPosted: Sat May 16, 2009 7:44 pm

Tony03 wrote:

Unfortunatly I think that this is the end of his career (I hope not but I'm not too confident)

All I hope is that he will survive.

velociraptor69 · **Joined:** Fri Sep 12, 2008 12:00 am **Posts:** 184

One of my favorite drivers, i hope he will recovery fine, good luck Regis

Tony03 · PostPosted: Sat May 16, 2009 9:13 pm

Ayrton S. wrote:

Tony03 wrote:

Unfortunatly I think that this is the end of his career (I hope not but I'm not too confident)

All I hope is that he will survive.

Yeah obviously, me too ... Good luck Regis !

Shrieker · PostPosted: Sun May 17, 2009 12:42 am

Need live stream

Ospi · PostPosted: Sun May 17, 2009 8:43 am

Any ideas on ways to stream this or get around the location limitations imposed by the WSBK website??? I MUST WATCH!!!!!!!!

Mattzel89 · PostPosted: Sun May 17, 2009 10:38 am

yay for graphics lol

Why can't they just switch to widescreen....it's possible in the UK so come on!

Mattzel89 · PostPosted: Sun May 17, 2009 11:00 am

Warm-Up lap underway, looks pretty packed

Fox · PostPosted: Sun May 17, 2009 11:02 am

Here we go :thumbsup:

Fox · PostPosted: Sun May 17, 2009 11:03 am

Great start from Haga

Tony03 · PostPosted: Sun May 17, 2009 11:11 am

Mattzel89 wrote:

yay for graphics lol

Why can't they just switch to widescreen....it's possible in the UK so come on!

They prefer to create an HD channel in order to receive more and more and more money (adverts are not sufficient :roll:)
I loove Eurocrap ...

Fox · PostPosted: Sun May 17, 2009 11:31 am

Spies up to 2nd

Chasing Haga now

7 to go

Fox · PostPosted: Sun May 17, 2009 11:42 am

Haga wins infront of Fabrizio and Spies

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