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Ferdinand
15th of May 2005 (Sun), 16:06
This was taken at yesterday's AMA Superbike event at Infineon Raceway in Sonoma. Didn't catch the name of the rider, but it's Suzuki's bike #797.

Coming out of turn 7, he lost control of his bike and couldn't turn out of the bend....

You can see him on the top right of this photo, his legs are just twisted into some impossible position as his bike flips on the ground.
http://mcauslan.force137.com/misc/CRW_1405R4.jpg

Both man and bike rolls on....
http://mcauslan.force137.com/misc/CRW_1406R4.jpg

This is when his helmet came off and his head digs into the ground.
http://mcauslan.force137.com/misc/CRW_1407R4.jpg

Man and bike coming to a stop.
http://mcauslan.force137.com/misc/CRW_1409R4.jpg

Here are the rest of the rescue operation including a chopper lift.
http://mcauslan.force137.com/misc/CRW_1410R4.jpg

http://mcauslan.force137.com/misc/CRW_1411R4.jpg

http://mcauslan.force137.com/misc/CRW_1415R4.jpg

http://mcauslan.force137.com/misc/CRW_1417R4.jpg

http://mcauslan.force137.com/misc/CRW_1419R4.jpg

http://mcauslan.force137.com/misc/CRW_1422R4.jpg

http://mcauslan.force137.com/misc/CRW_1424R4.jpg

http://mcauslan.force137.com/misc/CRW_1426R4.jpg

http://mcauslan.force137.com/misc/CRW_1428R4.jpg

Hope he is doing okay, tried searching for news on the crash but I couldn't find any.
andygrif
15th of May 2005 (Sun), 17:02
Ooof. Lucky day for you, not so much for the rider.

it never ceases to amaze me the severity of falls these guys go though and generally walk away from. I hope he's doing OK too.

Nice bit of photojournalism, that...the whole series tells the complete (well almost) story.
Vetteography
15th of May 2005 (Sun), 17:04
Talk about being in the right place at the wrong time! Great job getting that down in film...er... pixels!
ImperialRed
15th of May 2005 (Sun), 17:42
The Rider's name is Vincent Haskovec. The most current information I have heard is that he is still in the ICU but is alert and very coherant. Among other injuries he has a punctured lung, broken ribs and a broken clavical. He rides for the Jordan Motor Sports team and has had a great start to the season.

Here's a link to his condition...

My prairs are with him...

http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2005/May/y051505a.htm
Ferdinand
15th of May 2005 (Sun), 18:36
Thanks guys. Weird I thought it was this crash http://www.amasuperbike.com/article.php?UID=73Vwnm6LnebmlSox1CD8ksGtBsm3GZ&sc=1120&aid=6073

Some of the other pics are here: http://www.photography-on-the.net/forum/showthread.php?t=73615
PaCiFiSt
15th of May 2005 (Sun), 19:58
Nice picture sequence. I hope that guy is okay.
Ferdinand
15th of May 2005 (Sun), 20:46
Thanks PaCiFiSt, he is concious and is still in ICU but no longer critical I read.
Skip Souza
16th of May 2005 (Mon), 00:09
Sometimes it's better to be lucky than good.
skade
16th of May 2005 (Mon), 02:22
OMG my heart is pounding looking at those shots! How freaky to see that all happening right in front of you! Great shots hey!
Ferdinand
16th of May 2005 (Mon), 09:24
Thanks Skip and skade :)

By the way, heads up folks, I've made a boo-boo with the name. I tried searching the web for the crash and Vincent Haskovec is the only name that made the news. I have been informed (by Craig Stewart) that It’s Norbert Katona (797).
pirinst
18th of May 2005 (Wed), 07:54
Thank you Ferdinand. The race shows on Speed rarely show these kind of shots.

They are often busy showing the advertising boards behind the riders in focus

as in World Superbike coverage. Not often to see a helmet come off- he really

must have hit super hard! I've been at my local club races as spectator and corner

worker for probably over 8 years and haven't seen a helmet come off. Wow.
Blue Deuce
18th of May 2005 (Wed), 19:44
Great shots. I really like the colors and quality. What lens ?
Ferdinand
20th of May 2005 (Fri), 15:14
Thank you Ferdinand. The race shows on Speed rarely show these kind of shots.

They are often busy showing the advertising boards behind the riders in focus

as in World Superbike coverage. Not often to see a helmet come off- he really

must have hit super hard! I've been at my local club races as spectator and corner

worker for probably over 8 years and haven't seen a helmet come off. Wow.


Thanks, the good news is he is doing fine, all he got was a few stitches, amazing huh?

---Ferdinand
Ferdinand
20th of May 2005 (Fri), 15:15
Great shots. I really like the colors and quality. What lens ?

70-200 f/2.8L IS with 2x TC. Thanks.