Werase643 crashed... Broke his collar bone-Not major I hope.

[The Buddha]

Werase643 - Ken Lehmann crashed at VIR and broke his collar bone. He was taken to the Hospital and I haven't talked to him since he left for the race and I went to turn 3 to take pics... but he lost conciousness as per one of the people that went to see him... and even he was not allowed to see him at the hospital. They were taking him from the ER and going to scan him and possibly keep him overnight. They have a cork screw copy at VIR and he crashed comming down hill... The bike is very much intact... minimal crash damage ... hopefully that means he hasn't got worse injuries.
Cool.
Srinath.

[pantablo]

I wish him well, and a quick mend of the bones...

[TheGoodGuy]

OMG... I hope he gets well soon..

Its sad to hear a rider go down, even more sad when its one of us....

unconcious.. not good.. hope he didnt get too bad brain trauma..

Ken will be on my mind tonite..

[Adam R]

This is the kind of news that no one ever wants to hear.  I hope that the injuries are not too serious and that Ken recovers quickly!  Glad to hear the bike held up pretty well - must have been those heavy duty case guards, no?

Adam

[Rich500]

Its always the worst hearing that a fellow forumer is down. I wish him all the best, and hope he gets through this quikly!  
Good luck Ken! Lets hope youre back on the bike quikly! It will be waiting for you...

[JLKasper]

I had a nun in grade school who used to say that your guardian angel leaves you when you go skydiving. Let's hope Ken's was doing its job.  A couple of Hail Mary's are headed his way.

[bbanjo]

To helmets!  

Heal quickly.

[juggernaught]

Well if he gets to read this.....

Heal quick Brudda...!!!!  We're all rootin' for ya and hope to see ya again real soon.  Someone please keep us updated.  I know this may seem corny but once in a while if there is some way to send some real mail out like a get well card or something.....well...let me know.

[GRU]

let's hope it's nothing major and he get's well soon

[octane]

[JohNLA]

Broken coollar bones suck and are very painfull. I have never broken a rib but I can imagine that it is even worse. Heal soon, buddy.

[96gs]

 Damn man. That sucks. Espcially because it was one of us. He'll be on my mind today and best wishes.

[jangofett]

I will be thinking about Ken and I definitely want to send him something in the get well package if we form one. Get well soon Ken!

[fmikex]

i hate to hear anybody has gotton hurt that doesn't deserve it. but thanks to GOD its mostly broken bones as long as he is in the hospital he will be fine with the lung.blessings and comfort to him and his family.as far as the bike,  i think it will be painfull to ride and summer is almost here lets hope he gets his strength back soon.

[juggernaught]

Guys really lets form a get well package. It means a lot.  I'm a PT and happen to work the ICU at my hospital.  Trust me those things mean a lot.  So lets get it together and do it ok.. Imagine it happened to you.

Maybe one of the Gurus here can act as the liaison.  Let me know what i can do or get and where to send it.

Prayers out to Ken on a quick recovery.

[aslam]

I hope he gets better quickly.  At least he was at the track and was able to get prompt medical attention.

ASLAM.

[TheGoodGuy]

it sounds a lot worse than i thought..

a care package would be nice.. how do we do this?

[octane]

I emailed his wife back to get a mailing address. The hospital is 2 hours from his house, so I'm sure she won't get back to me until tonight. If anyone has ideas on what to get him, let's hear them.

[Old Mr. Wilson]

Godspeed to his wholeness. Our prayers are with him and his family at this crucial time. Wilson

[RoundBall]

Wish him all the best  

hope he will back home soon  and will race again soon .