Summit Shenandoah Turn 1 Crash Sunday AM Practice

[clarustnb]

Hey guys, I don't know too many of you, I've been mainly a NESBA guy myself and haven't gotten too deep into racing.  I've been with Vadim's wife and mother most of the week and I can say that his progress is looking great.  Although he has yet to do his Ali G impersinations, he's smiling at good jokes, and has been giving thumbs up whenever you ask how he's doing.

   The doctors say he's recovering well, but they're not about to start making promises of recovery times or anything.  The nurses do say they are impressed with is recovery though and are expecting good things.  They are hoping that during the weekend they can transfer him to a regular room.

   I'm sending a laptop his way so he can watch a bunch of DVDs, however his mother says no motorcycles, so I guess it'll be Ali G straight for a week!

   He seems to be in high spirits and has good friends and family with him. I will pass on everyone's cheers.

--Ben

[ZXYBCH]

Hey, all, TheHiriser (Mike) and I just got back from visiting Vadim.

We squeaked in just before visiting hours ended; the very nice nurses let us stay almost an hour.

Vadim, Yana, and mom Tania all seem to be holding up well; the box of Russian chcolates that I brought put a big smile on everyone's faces! 

Mike and Vadim had a nice conversation, during which Vadim was very engaged, smiling and  chuckling; Tania and I chatted and she let me practice speaking my broken Russian to her.

Yana mentioned Vadim was up and about with the assistance of a walker and the nurses today.

Vadim seems very clear-headed, and upbeat and positive. He thanks all of us at CCS, MARRC and his friends who are here pulling for him.


Mike threatened to kidnap and bring him out the track next weekend for Cyclefest.... I think Vadim might have been considering taking him up on it....

[racer911]

ben, sarah and mike - thanks for the reports.  i'm really glad that vadim has friends down there to lift his spirits.  it sounds like things are going really well for vadim and here's hoping for an even faster recovery.

ben - i am traveling right now but will try to give you a call tomorrow.  i am planning to stop in to visit vadim on thursday on my way down to summit.

[clarustnb]

Bobby, the best rejection I can give you is that you won't be able to stop by on Thursday.  The doctors are hoping to have his busted Russian ass carted home either tomorrow or Wednesday at the latest. 

He's been eating his food like a good patient and has already asked when's the next time he can get on the track.  He's still enjoying a healthy dosage of pain pills, but he has been standing and getting in and out of chairs/bed a little too quickly according to the nurses.

They nurses have also commented on how amazed they are at the turnout for him with his abundance of visitors.  He seems to respond very well to everyone and has been cracking smiles and hasn't lost his sense of humor either.

Thank you again for keeping him in your hearts.

--Ben

[ZXYBCH]

Hey, all, Mike and I swung by again tonight; he is definitely looking better, and his mom told us the same thing Ben mentioned, that the docs are expecting to discharge him by Wednesday. He appears to be feeling well enough to feel stir crazy (of course, who can blame him? Being bedridden SUX).

His mom was concerned that he isn't eating enough (there's a Russian woman for ya!) but we brought him some sweet Virginia white peaches, which his mom reports he ate in no time flat.

I told him he needs to, at first opportunity, get on here and drop us all a hello....

I would expect one by the end of the week. 

[TheHiriser]

I left Vadim a laptop which he immediately tried to get online with.  We couldn't get into the three secured networks the hospital had going. 

Vadim got to see the pictures that Guzz sent to me.  He cracked a smile when he saw the picture of the lap before.  We both commented on how he looked like a pro and his mom loved them as well.  Kudos Guzz.    Then we set about studying the picture of his front end going out.  Vadim's eyes got pretty wide upon seeing it.  We sat and compared two pictures (one before, one during) and pointed out all the differences.  He even noticed the black stripe coming off his back tire being left on the pavement while he was going down(something I didn't see and I studied the picture for quite a while before-hand).

As Sarah reported he seems ready to split INOVA.  I'm hoping the laptop helps with the time going by.  I saved all the pages from both threads onto it so he can read everything you all have written.  Vadim is a great guy and it sucks to have gotten to know him under these circumstances but I am glad I met him nonetheless. 

Keep on healing Vadim.   

[castle228]

Mike & Sarah & Ben, thanks for the updates. The awesome to hear that Vadim's going to get released soon!

Keep up the healing, Vadim! And if you need your track fix, you could always do some time with MARRC in a corner!   

[chaplain220]

Great news Vadim!  Prayers still coming till we see yer wheels on the track, (and even then we gonna pray a little more).  And for the rest of yoots, I am thankful and humbled to see such a bond of friendship and family, keeping all of us posted and running the gauntlet of DC traffic to keep vigil at the hospital, it really is an honor to grid up and run with all of yas.  So, about smuggling Vadim to the track without his Mom finding out...We better not get caught, something about making a Russian woman angry...

[Kuala76]

Thanks so much for the updates and bringing the well wishes of our entire MARRC family.  Hopefully no one will have to find out first hand, but MARRC is there on, off and around the track.  I am a bit biased but believe we have a great core group of folks dedicated to racing, racers and the general well being of all who come into contact with this wonderful sport!

www.marrc.org

[rugbymook]

Great news guys!   

Thanks for the updates.   

[clarustnb]

Hello everyone, this is Yana, Vadim`s wife.  I`m really gratefull for  all your support- thank you very much , guys!  Vadim cant wait to get home- probably on wednesday ( waiting for the paperwork to be done). And Bobby, thank you for keeping everybody updated!
yana

[BRothrock]

Vadim and Yana, it is great to hear that you will be released today!  It appears that progress to a full recovery is going well and we wish you a 'fast ride' to that finish.  Can't wait to see you back at the track!  But most importantly we are happy to hear that you are recovering nicely!

To all that have provided the updates, thank you as well, it was nice to be able to follow the progress and keep tabs on what was happening.  Greatly appreciated!