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Title: Big wreck on Friday????
Post by: mvedral1 on July 26, 2004, 01:08:46 PM
Hi all, My dad was involved in a big wreck Friday which he was taken out by helicopter.  I'm not sure which class he was running but i know he was on the GXSR 750, i think his # is 78???  I first wanted to say on behalf of my entire family thanks to everyone there on the track, flaggers, medics, and all the folks at CCS on a whole for getting him treatment and on his way to the hospital.  I especialy want to thank Steve and everyone else there with him for helping my step mother with everything.  Unfortunatly I'm in Baltimore and cant be there, but my sister and younger brother are closer than i am to help.  He is getting better, but is still in the hospital and probally will be for a few more days.  he has a few broken ribs, and some head injury's among with some other things.  If any one saw it happen please let me know.  i just want to know what happened and i dont want to bug my step mom about it.  Thanks again.
Mike Vedral
Title: Re: Big wreck on Friday????
Post by: castle228 on July 26, 2004, 01:40:48 PM
I hope for a speedy recovery for your father. Best wishes.
Title: Re: Big wreck on Friday????
Post by: porky on July 26, 2004, 03:07:12 PM
I didn't personally see the crash,just the aftermath.  Supposedly a rider was coming up behind the other(godfather) into turn 9, supposedly to pass, then godfather attempted to pick it up but lost the front, went down, the second rider had nowhere to go, and clipped the back of godfathers head. I know the one guy broke his wrist, maybe his leg, and a large tear in his arm. All I know about godfather is he was airlifted out, and word was that evening that they had put him in self induced acoma. Now don't take what I say for gospel, it's just what came through the pits, and you know how that can be. I know it was a bad crash and wish both riders a speedy recovery.
Title: Re: Big wreck on Friday????
Post by: mvedral1 on July 26, 2004, 04:49:19 PM
Thanks, it helps to know a little more about what happened.   Again, thanks to all

mike
Title: Re: Big wreck on Friday????
Post by: Strick on July 26, 2004, 05:07:00 PM
Is this Charlie that they airlifted??

I am sorry to hear about this.  Hopefully he will heal up quick.
Title: Re: Big wreck on Friday????
Post by: mvedral1 on July 26, 2004, 05:09:11 PM
Yeah, that's him.  Thanks I'll pass along the get wells.
Title: Re: Big wreck on Friday????
Post by: Nash on July 26, 2004, 07:56:21 PM
Mike:

Check with Vicki @ VHS.  Dave thinks she was photographing when that wreck happened.

Our prayers are with your family for a quick recovery.


Diana
Title: Re: Big wreck on Friday????
Post by: mvedral1 on July 27, 2004, 12:34:11 AM
thanks, how do i get in touch with her?  i've never heard of VHS.

mike
Title: Re: Big wreck on Friday????
Post by: jp233 on July 27, 2004, 04:50:13 AM
yeah I saw the bike and Scott (also of Godfather fame) told me about his injuries, yikes. tell him to get well soon.

here is the info on Photo Chick she was there snapping pics and might have pics of the incident

Vicki Sulpy
vsulpy@aol.com
www.vhsphotography.com
Title: Re: Big wreck on Friday????
Post by: RADRB8 on July 27, 2004, 05:49:43 AM
Iwas there and I send my prayers and wishes to you & your family...
Title: Re: Big wreck on Friday????
Post by: smoke on July 27, 2004, 06:12:49 AM
I wish him the best.  The godfather crew are all good people.
Title: Re: Big wreck on Friday????
Post by: Photo_Chick on July 27, 2004, 11:53:52 AM
Mike, I've just sent you an email.  Yes I was at 9 taking pics.  You're not going to be able to tell from my pics what started the incident but I believe it's pretty much the way that's been posted.
Title: Re: Big wreck on Friday????
Post by: mvedral1 on July 27, 2004, 02:58:29 PM
Thanks, Everyone here has been a great help.
Title: Re: Big wreck on Friday????
Post by: quicktoy on July 28, 2004, 06:50:27 AM
Mike, Im Scott.  Steve and I are Godfather Racing who your Dad rides with.  My girlfriend and I went to the hospital with your mom, and ive been in close contact, if you wanna know what happened, or have any questions, give me a call at 386 566 3053.

My self and 2 of your dad's friends are coming over today when your mom brings the van home to help out and take care fo getting everything out before she heads back to the hospital

Scott
Title: Re: Big wreck on Friday????
Post by: quicktoy on July 28, 2004, 03:28:14 PM
THANKYOU TO WHOEVER PUT THIS UP AS A STCIKY AT THE TOP OF THE PAGE OR I MAY NOT HAVE SEEN IT.

Mike was able to get ahold of me, and is very very impressed with the close knit group of our racing community.  
Whoever made it a sticky, can unstick it now as we have gotten ahold of one another.


and thanks again for everyones support

Scott
Title: Re: Big wreck on Friday????
Post by: Dawn on July 28, 2004, 03:31:19 PM
Your welcome....

Dawn   ;)

P.S.  Prayers on a speedy recovery.
Title: Re: Big wreck on Friday????
Post by: quicktoy on July 28, 2004, 03:54:48 PM
Thanks Dawn, I'll let him know everyones thinkin about him

Scott
Title: Re: Big wreck on Friday????
Post by: mvedral1 on July 29, 2004, 10:14:57 AM
Yeah, Thanks again to all, Scott said it.  You guys are amazing.

Mike