Brett McCormick

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MyTTwin

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Brett McCormick, who suffered a tremendous crash during the World Superbike Championship in Assen, Netherlands during Sunday’s race, remains in hospital in the Netherlands but is expected to make a full recovery and expects to return home soon.

The Saskatoon native spoke live with CBC Radio Saskatchewan this morning and acknowledged that he’s not feeling too bad, but the pain is setting in. He explained that he broke the C5 vertebrae in his neck, which is “pretty scary to break”, but was lucky and the break was stable, with no nerve damage. Brett explained that he also had a few cracked vertebrae in his mid back.

While he doesn’t recall much of what happened following the crash, Brett does remember getting pushed wide following a pass from Carlos Checa in less than ideal conditions on a damp racetrack. He hit the wet pavement on the outside of the racetrack and was thrown off his Ducati 1098R.

Brett’s father and crew chief are with him in Assen and are waiting to hear when Brett can be moved in the coming days. Brett is expected to make a full recovery and plans to be back on the motorcycle as soon as possible, “I’d ride today if I could.”

http://www.insidemotorcycles.com/com...bike-soon.html
 
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JDS

Active Member
Thanx Scott. Good to hear thats he's ok. Probably be out of comission for a month or so?
Doesnt he ride the NEW 1199 Panigle?
 
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MyTTwin

Active Member
He was on the 1199 before being moved up to WSK where he was riding the 1098R like his other three team mates..
Not sure what the down time is on a break like that but hopefully he's back in the saddle soon..

What are YOU riding this season??
 
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MyTTwin

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Yes, that new 1199 would be a nice addition to the garage...

Sooooo, 2011 or 2012...... green machine??
 
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MyTTwin

Active Member
Sweet, looks like a few of the "new" Kawi's out there then..

I'll be on another GSXR... if I ever get it together and running :p
 
DEFBOY35

DEFBOY35

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@jds, depending on the severity of the break id imagine a couple months minimum.
good to hear that its not as bad as it could have been.
 
yak

yak

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I am biased, but really Carlos... you start the race on rains and then pit for the right tires only to squeeze someone for a nothing pass, not what I would expect from a "World Champion"...

Best wishes Brett, heal up soon.
 
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fast316

EMRA Executive Member
yak said:
I am biased, but really Carlos... you start the race on rains and then pit for the right tires only to squeeze someone for a nothing pass, not what I would expect from a "World Champion"...

Best wishes Brett, heal up soon.
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Agreed......
 
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MyTTwin

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Update:

Injured reigning Canadian Superbike Champion Brett McCormick of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan plans to head home to the Prairies in the next few days. McCormick suffered a variety of physical issues, including a spinal fracture, in the second race at the third round of the 2012 eni Superbike World Championship at Assen in the Netherlands last Sunday, April 22.

Twenty year old McCormick remains in hospital near the circuit, and the good news is that medical specialists do not expect neck surgery to be required. While his broken vertebrae are a very serious injury, his specific case is not too threatening. His broken right thumb was set and casted on Sunday night shortly after the incident.

Brett’s father Grant is with his son in the Netherlands, and explained via telephone that their short term plans involved getting Brett back to home in Canada (he was living in Italy for the SBK season), probably in the next couple of days. After his transfer to Canada, McCormick is likely to spend a couple of days in Saskatoon hospital while his local specialists review his condition.

Grant McCormick confirmed that Brett is certainly uncomfortable and restless, but has been allowed to get up and walk around inside the hospital.

While it is impossible to place a guaranteed, specific timeframe of McCormick’s recovery schedule, a best guess would suggest a return to the SBK tour in around three months time, perhaps for the Brno round in the Czech Republic, July 22. The Czech race is considered a home event for much of the Effenbert squad.

http://www.insidemotorcycles.com/com...ded-home?.html
 
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MyTTwin

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Yet another update from Roadracing Mag....


Brett McCormick’ Medical Condition

Following Brett’s accident at Assen during Race 2 of the WSBK Championship on Sunday April 22nd, the Effenbert Liberty Racing Team would like to inform you of the following updates.

(This press release follows the previous official communication divulged on Sunday, April 22nd after Brett’s bad crash in Assen).

Recent clinical investigations have shown that in addition to the fracture of the 5th and 6th cervical vertebra, Brett has also reported a lumbar fracture, so for few weeks he will have to wear a collar and back brace to immobilize the affected areas.

The situation is positive, there aren’t any spinal damage, as it was already excluded after the first analysis, on Sunday.

The young Canadian, currently still hospitalized at Assen Hospital, continues the medical treatment with great serenity, but obviously he is suffering big pain.

Brett is in good mood; he has the desire to return to ride his bike, he is very confident, above all he hasn’t lost his usual smile that always characterizes him, and this positive mood is very important for him to deal with his rehabilitation.

With all probability Brett will leave to Canada by tomorrow, with a special trip that will include ambulance transport and a private plane, organized specifically, because the rider has to remain lying not to stress the fractures during the long flight itinerary.

It is still early to fix the time of his full recovery, however it could be in about two/three months.

The consequences of Brett’s disastrous crash are less serious than might be expected, especially watching with clear mind the video of the crash’s dynamics, it should be underlined, however, that the perfect Brett’s physical condition, guaranteed from his constant and hard training, was certainly helpful to avoid much more serious damage.

“I lived very bad moments after Brett’s accident, the joy of the previous hours, with our first win in SBK, has been completely set aside by the great fear for the health of Brett," declared the team Owner Mario Bertuccio. "With all my of riders there is not only a simple sporting relationship, but also a sincere friendship. We're all a big family, we enjoy together and suffer together! I’m close to him and his family and I’ll wait patiently for his recovery”.

The Effenbert Liberty Racing Team would like to thank all the people who are showing their solidarity to Brett McCormick and our team, and who are waiting with us for the return of "The Kid".
 
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