rabbit 1 Posted July 9, 2006 (edited) Just had a text from BobC to say that Brendan Johnson is currently nursing a badly swollen right wrist after his heat 2 crash. He's been given the all clear to return home providing he goes for an x-ray. According to the Poole Updates he actually hit a member of the public, such was the momentum he had after going through the fence. Thanks to Bob for keeping me up to date and best wishes to Brendan for a speedy recovery and track return. Well done also to George Piper. Third in the semi - good achievement after what must have been a difficult couple of weeks with Steve being ill. Edited July 9, 2006 by rabbit Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest PanthersChamp06 Posted July 9, 2006 (edited) Just got back from Scunny as we left the same time as Brendan, Dave and BobC. Brendan picked up to much drive coming out of 4th bend and went through the 1st fence and went into the solid 2nd fence. The 2nd fence is metal meshing and he bounced off that. He did hit a lady when colliding with the fence but she was ok. Made a nice dent in the metal fencing! When he finished being checked over from the Paramedics he went over to see if everyone was ok which they were. Also from where I was standing a personal thanks to Tai Woffinden who was one of the first out there to help Brendan and I know he was grateful for his help. Edited July 9, 2006 by PanthersChamp06 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sandie 53 Posted July 9, 2006 Excellent scoring by Titch (Richard franklin). Think he'll be pleased with his days work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest PanthersChamp06 Posted July 9, 2006 Just had a phone call from BobC have had to call in to John Radcliffe hospital in Oxford. As Brendan is in a lot of pain with his Wrist. Awaiting results of X-Rays will post more later. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest PanthersChamp06 Posted July 9, 2006 (edited) Have just spoken to Brendan and unfortunately it is pretty bad new's. The x-ray's have shown he has broken a bone and that bone has gone through another one. He has come away from the hospital in a cast and will have to go to Poole hospital tomorrow to see a specialist. He is saying he think's he will be out for the season although the hospital has said a minimum of six week's. Will up date again tomorrow after he has seen the specialist's.Poor lad atleast he will have one more go at it next year. Please feel free to post any messages on his web-site as I'm sure it will cheer him up. http://www.bdjracing.co.uk/ Edited July 9, 2006 by PanthersChamp06 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Steve Dixon Posted July 9, 2006 any news on Chris Bint or Jack Butler? Both went off to hospital after thier crash. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Najjer 2,889 Posted July 9, 2006 Get well soon Brendan! Hope you aint too bad off Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rabbit 1 Posted July 9, 2006 Really sorry to hear that about Brendan. Best wishes to him for a very quick recovery - we'll miss seeing him doing his laps at Poole. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest PanthersChamp06 Posted July 9, 2006 any news on Chris Bint or Jack Butler? Both went off to hospital after thier crash. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Chris Bint, think damaged tendons in his leg from the knee down. Jack Butler once again think broke a couple of Bones. Sorry cant help you more as BobC was busy trying to talk to Brendan Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vince 9,454 Posted July 9, 2006 Just spoken to Pat and Chris Bint has knackered his achiles tendon and is in plaster. Sounds a horrible injury but he's young and will heal quickly. Best of luck to Chris, Brendan and Jack and hope you are all racing again soon. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SCB 0 Posted July 9, 2006 Some nasty sounding injuries there between them but as Vince says, they're young and will heal soon. Best Wishes to all rider who suffered injuries today. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest PanthersChamp06 Posted July 9, 2006 Just spoken to Pat and Chris Bint has knackered his achiles tendon and is in plaster. Sounds a horrible injury but he's young and will heal quickly. Best of luck to Chris, Brendan and Jack and hope you are all racing again soon. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Ouch pass my best wishes on to him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Christophers Dad Posted July 9, 2006 Just got home Chris is feeling a lot better,day off from school tomorrow . Will post some very sincere thank you,s in the morning Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BobC 664 Posted July 9, 2006 Just got home Chris is feeling a lot better,day off from school tomorrow . Will post some very sincere thank you,s in the morning <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Best wishes Chris. I wish all the lads a speedy recovery. Sorry I didnt really get to chat you properly.(To be honest Pat,I got you muddled up with you know who!).I sincerly apologise for that one! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Peter 0 Posted July 10, 2006 Is it just me, or are some of the riders not yet capable of handling a 500cc speedway bike? I remember last year in these U15 meetings, there were loads of falls and exclusions. Many a time, races consisted of two or three riders. It seems like these children are being fast-tracked because the production line of British youngsters is drying up. Speedway is dangerous enough as it is. Trying to make these kids run before they can walk is asking for trouble. I'm all for bringing on young British riders, but only when they are ready. I read somewhere there is going to be a 250cc class soon. Hopefully, they will be able to handle these less powerful machines better. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
