Simviation Forum - Michael Schumacher injured

Feb 11^th, 2009 at 1:14pm

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By Jorge Sainz, Associated Press Writer
MADRID — Seven-time Formula One champion Michael Schumacher was slightly injured Wednesday in a motorcycle accident in the Spanish city of Cartagena, an official said.

Schumacher fell during a private testing session of superbikes at a race track and was later hospitalized, said an official with the Murcia regional health department. The health official spoke on condition of anonymity, in line with department rules.

The official did not give details but said Schumacher's injuries were not serious, and that he remains under observation at Virgen Arrixaca Hospital in Murcia. Cartagena is located in Murcia.

Apparently news outlets are now saying he has a broken arm and ribs.

Hopefully the blow to the head will knock some sense into him and get him off those damn bikes and either retire or just get back to the relative safety of 4 wheels. Any kind.

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Reply #1 - Feb 11^th, 2009 at 2:24pm

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I read the title and thought "who'd he injure?" Hes hit enough pedestrians for one lifetime.

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Reply #2 - Feb 11^th, 2009 at 2:39pm

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Craig. wrote on Feb 11^th, 2009 at 1:14pm:

Hopefully the blow to the head will knock some sense into him and get him off those damn bikes and either retire or just get back to the relative safety of 4 wheels. Any kind.

Have there been any other famous racing drivers who've gone over to motorcycles? It's usually the other way round.

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Reply #3 - Feb 11^th, 2009 at 3:35pm

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Not that I can think of Doug, not in my lifetime anyway.
As you say its usually the other way, most notibly in recent history, Damon Hill.

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Reply #4 - Feb 11^th, 2009 at 3:55pm

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Craig. wrote on Feb 11^th, 2009 at 3:35pm:

Not that I can think of Doug, not in my lifetime anyway.
As you say its usually the other way, most notibly in recent history, Damon Hill.

And in not-so-recent history John Surtees.

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Reply #5 - Feb 11^th, 2009 at 4:04pm

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Mushroom_Farmer wrote on Feb 11^th, 2009 at 3:55pm:

Craig. wrote on Feb 11^th, 2009 at 3:35pm:

Not that I can think of Doug, not in my lifetime anyway.
As you say its usually the other way, most notibly in recent history, Damon Hill.

And in not-so-recent history John Surtees.

Indeed. Also Mike Hailwood (although he went back to motorcycling.)

Any more?

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Reply #6 - Feb 12^th, 2009 at 5:56am

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Craig. wrote on Feb 11^th, 2009 at 1:14pm:

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The health official spoke on condition of anonymity, in line with department rules.

So you can say what you like, just don't give out your name Grin

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Reply #7 - Feb 12^th, 2009 at 6:26am

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Seems to work for the government and military folk who give out classified info, so why not. Cheesy

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Reply #8 - Feb 12^th, 2009 at 6:46am

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Craig. wrote on Feb 12^th, 2009 at 6:26am:

Seems to work for the government and military folk who give out classified info, so why not. Cheesy

Yes, but as a general rule, it is not in line with department rules Grin

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Reply #9 - Feb 12^th, 2009 at 1:35pm

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Hagar wrote on Feb 11^th, 2009 at 4:04pm:

Mushroom_Farmer wrote on Feb 11^th, 2009 at 3:55pm:

Craig. wrote on Feb 11^th, 2009 at 3:35pm:

Not that I can think of Doug, not in my lifetime anyway.
As you say its usually the other way, most notibly in recent history, Damon Hill.

And in not-so-recent history John Surtees.

Indeed. Also Mike Hailwood (although he went back to motorcycling.)

Any more?

Tazio Nuvolari went from bikes to cars, even winning a bike race with two broken legs:
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At the Monza Grand Prix for motorcycles he crashed during practice. This resulted in two broken legs. After doctors put plaster casts on both legs he was told that it would be at least one month before he could walk again let alone race motorcycles. The next day he started the race having himself tied to his bike. He required his mechanics to hold him upright at the start of the race and to catch him at the end. The legend of Tazio Nuvolari began that day when he won the race. Nuvolari began racing cars in 1924 at the age of 32 while still competing in motorcycles.

Legend.

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Reply #10 - Feb 17^th, 2009 at 12:42pm

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Craig. wrote on Feb 11^th, 2009 at 1:14pm:

Hopefully the blow to the head will knock some sense into him and get him off those damn bikes and either retire or just get back to the relative safety of 4 wheels. Any kind.

Lawnmower racing hopefully. In the mean time, I'll keep riding on one of those damn bikes.....

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