jesus, what the hell went on this weekend at central??? 4 people broke their backs. one paralized and 3 just broken. one of them was one of my good freinds luckly hell be ok. i just wanna congradulate central for havin a good medical staff and good ambulance drivers. thats just one less thing to worry about.

-- matt #166 (yotmx100@aol.com), May 09, 2000

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Matt, were you able to confirm these injuries? I know Digger and Psaledas went for a ride and I saw 187 just totally plant his front wheel in the soft deep dirt off the tabletop right after the whoops. He went down HARD and was OUT. I'll see what I can find out about Digger and Psaledas. I don't know 187.

-- Peg (pbelmore@ziplink.net), May 09, 2000.

i didnt know 3 people got hurt like that !!!! wow i hope they get better !

-- JeNn # 520 (mxchik520@aol.com), May 09, 2000.

The guy who went over the bars on the table top was sitting up. They put a leg brace on him. I know a broken leg isnt a very nice thing but its better then a busted back! Either this is good news cuz its the same guy or its bad news cuz i just added a broken leg to the 4 broken backs. Im sure we all hope everyone heals up quickly so they can back out there!

On a second note, i saw a some foolish injuries during practice. What i saw was people racing full out instead of warming up or checking out the track. If the experts are smart enough to take it a bit easier during practice, mabey we should do the same!

Ambulance rides = last place and no points!!

-- toml (toml@pmcomputers.com), May 09, 2000.

#817y, BC Atwood, 125B youth, dislocated his shoulder and broke the scapula. He will be out about four weeks. He is doing well.

Hope everyone else is doing okay.

-- sharon (gilrob@gis.net), May 10, 2000.

Digger is okay. Psaledas landed on him and his injuries are more severe. Won't post details until I can confirm them.

-- Peggy (pbelmore@ziplink.net), May 10, 2000.

Mike Psaledas #89 30+A was transferred to another hospital today. L9 is crushed and it is still uncleared if his spinal column is partially or totally severed. He's at one of the best possible facilities and the extent of his injuries are being re-evaluated and surgery will be done if appropriate. Say prayers for Mike and his family. Ya know the kind of guy Mike is... Mike landed on his friend, Digger. Mike's in the hospital in severe condition and had his sister call Digger to say he was "sorry man". Even if you're not the praying type... say one for Mike.

-- Peggy (pbelmore@ziplink.net), May 10, 2000.

Our thoughts and hopes go out to #89 and his family. We wish you all the luck. We are all in this together every weekend and know it could happen to anyone of us at anytime but we will be there for each other anytime. Let us know if we can help in any way. Keep us informed of your progress because WE CARE!GOOD LUCK!

-- #77V, #75 and family (emersonlandclearing@mediaone.net), May 11, 2000.

well i sure hope that mike gets better REAL soon !!! best of luck goes out to him !!!

-- JENN # 520 (mxchik520@aol.com), May 11, 2000.

I just heard this news and am very concerned about Mike. If anyone has any more information I would really appreciate it. Mike and I have been great competitors and I want it to continue, please give me some good news on this. Mike, I am with you on this one, Gary!

-- Gary Lussier (glussier@chrbook.com), May 11, 2000.

I saw one of the four guys go down and it looked pretty serious. The Central Village First Aid Squad was there in excellent time and really seem to do a thorough job with him. I hope that your they all make a speedy recovery. Another congratualions to the Central Village Medical staff.

-- Dave Merces (DV313@aol.com), May 12, 2000.