mike1944 151 Posted October 4, 2016 (edited) From his Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/jasondoyleracing/ Jason Doyle Racing 9 mins · I would like to let everyone know first hand from me that sadly I have to withdraw from the Melbourne GP. I have punctured my left lung and badly traumatised my right lung. My right elbow is also shattered and I dislocated my left shoulder. I am unable to fly due to my lungs and have to wait for surgery on my elbow once my lungs are healed. I would like to again thank everyone for their kind messages I have got time to read them all! I will concentrate on my health and recovery to be ready for 2017 That is sad news to hear, but his injuries were far more serious than first indicated. Edited October 4, 2016 by mike1944 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NOBODY 538 Posted October 4, 2016 Totally gutted for Jason. Was really looking forward to a new World Champion this year with the likelihood of it being Doyley. Now its over. And that slimey Hancock can just pick up the trophy! Come back next year Jason stronger and grab that Title you richly deserved this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sidney the robin 4,735 Posted October 4, 2016 Can't wait for Doyley to comeback in 2017 all guns blazing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
foamfence 2,917 Posted October 4, 2016 Not unexpected news but Good Luck Jason! You now have the time to heal well. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
severnsider 197 Posted October 4, 2016 Sad ending to a great season. Get well soon 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A ORLOV 8,628 Posted October 4, 2016 A great shame as he was heading the series and had a good chance of being the World Champion in Melbourne. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Speedway28 171 Posted October 4, 2016 Gutted for Doyle, he clearly deserved to be world champion this year but that's the nature of the sport. From the wording of his statement, it would suggest he's happy to get away with the injuries he has recieved so hopefully the fact he'll still be able to ride next year will help him get over the disappointment of not becoming champion this year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bonzo 59 Posted October 4, 2016 Gutted for the bloke, so unlucky to miss out on a title shot through injury. I do think he would have had the nerve to do it too. Have to say on a more important note, he is going to be back, the injuries could have been so much worse and I'm stoked that we are able to just be disappointed he's missed out on the title. Greg should easily take care of business but you just never know so good luck to the bloke. I'm sure he wouldn't have wanted to win it this way but that's racing, it's not his fault at the end of the day. Hopefully Lindgren won't ride like a madman in Aussie. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steve Shovlar 10,439 Posted October 4, 2016 Really bad luck to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. And on top of that the airfence failed to do its job at a critical time. Would like to see him come back next season and carry on where he left off this. Deserves a world championship. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
auntie doris 2,339 Posted October 4, 2016 Unlucky Jase, comeback fit for the Roobins next year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billywamill 32 Posted October 4, 2016 Gutted for the bloke - no one has deserved it more. His progress has been amazing so just hope he gets back to full fitness soon. It's put a massive dampener on the final event. And to the cretin calling Greg 'slimey', if you're going to insult someone who's been around nearly 30 years entertaining thousands of people, at least spell the word right. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mimmo 1,070 Posted October 5, 2016 I've never been a fan of his, but like all the other posters, I feel so sorry for the guy. I'm sure he would have lifted the title this year, and deservedly so too. I don't begrudge Greg Hancock winning the title again, because a 'Big One' like Jason Doyle has received, could just as easily have happened to the American. As I said, I'm not a fan of his, but do recognise the immense talent of the man, and I truly hope that he makes a full recovery in the shortest space of time, and realises his dream in 2017. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bill94d 105 Posted October 5, 2016 So sad to hear that our ex Captain (of the Rebels) has had his richly deserved world title cruelly taken away in a racing accident. Hopefully he can come back from his injuries fully and claim his prize next year. Get better soon Jason. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
phillipsr 2,053 Posted October 6, 2016 I just hope Doyle isnt like Kasprazak.. Injury ruined his great chance of a title a couple of years back and he doesnt seem like he will get back to that level again, Hope Jason gets back to the top 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
