Joan Lascorz - WSB

Sep 1, 2010
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More bad news on the sporting front, Joan Lascorz (World Superbike rider) has suffered spinal injury following a crash in testing, John Hopkins has tweeted:

John Hopkins ‏@JHopper21
Everybody please send out your best wishes & prayers to J. Lascorz who's suspected to be paralyzed from the neck down... All the best buddy!


Further info:

Joan Lascorz has suffered damage to his spine in a testing crash at Imola, the Kawasaki Racing Team have confirmed.

The Spaniard, who finished in the points in both of Sunday's races at the Italian circuit, crashed during a post-race test session on the uphill section from Tosa to Piratella on Monday and was initially diagnosed with probable fractured vertebrae.

Lascorz reportedly impacted heavily with a crash barrier and received medical assistance at the trackside before being transported to the circuit's medical centre.


more here.

Terrible news and I just hope it's not as bad as hoppo has heard :(
 
Oct 18, 2009
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That's just terrible. He's a very talented driver. Hoping for a better prognosis. :(