Results 1 to 15 of 15

Thread: Regis Laconi seriously injured in Kyalami Superbike crash

  1. #1
    Join Date
    16th September 2003 - 11:36
    Posts
    6,427

    Regis Laconi seriously injured in Kyalami Superbike crash

    Reports out of Kyalami, venue of this weekend's World Superbike races, indicate that DFX Corse Ducati rider Regis Laconi was seriously injured in a high speed incident today. Laconi crashed heavily during the opening moments of the first practice and was airlifted to a hospital in Johannesburg, where he was placed in a medically induced coma. It is thought that Laconi fractured his cervical vertebrae in the accident.

    more found here - > http://www.superbikeplanet.com/2009/May/090515d.htm

  2. #2
    Join Date
    2nd November 2005 - 07:09
    Bike
    2001 DUCATI 900SS
    Location
    Auckland, New Zealand, Ne
    Posts
    4,219
    Prayers to that man.......no one likes a fallen rider....

  3. #3
    Join Date
    26th April 2005 - 19:38
    Bike
    L1 GSXR 1000
    Location
    Rotorua
    Posts
    3,161
    stink! .

  4. #4
    Join Date
    15th August 2006 - 12:32
    Bike
    15 ZX10r, 07 ZX10r, 89 ZXR750
    Location
    Tauranga
    Posts
    376
    Sad news, wish him a speedy recovery.
    You’re dammed if you do and you’re dammed if you don’t… Bartholomew J. Simpson

  5. #5
    Join Date
    9th July 2004 - 12:34
    Bike
    KTM300EXC
    Location
    Porirua
    Posts
    493
    Good luck Regis...thinking of you frenchy.

  6. #6
    Join Date
    6th February 2008 - 10:35
    Bike
    '03 FXD
    Location
    Dark Side of the Moon.
    Posts
    1,818
    Oh shit.
    Heal quick.
    Who will replace him on the duc?
    Never too old to Rock n Roll.
    [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
    I've got miserly tourettes and I don't give a fuck.

  7. #7
    Join Date
    1st August 2004 - 16:19
    Bike
    nothing :(
    Location
    Auckland
    Posts
    2,128

    WSBK Laconi seriously hurt in practice accident

    Regis Laconi has been placed in a pharmacological coma following an accident at the start of World Superbike free practice at Kyalami.

    The Frenchman crashed on his first lap around the South African circuit, his head making hard contact with the gravel to warrant immediate medical attention.

    Stabilised at the track side before being airlifted to Sunninghill Hospital in Johannesburg, Laconi is suspected to have fractured his cervical vertebrae.

    Laconi was subsequently placed into a coma for the time being in order for them to monitor his progress. Nonetheless, while Laconi is considered to be on the 'danger list', a press release issued by the DFX Corse team says Laconi has seemingly not suffered any neurological trauma and is able to move his limbs.

    He is scheduled to be operated on tonight when two plates will be inserted to support his vertebral column where he has suffered his injury.

    The team stated that he came off the track at a high-speed left hander, violently striking the top of his body and his head.



    From crash.net
    Second is the fastest loser

    "It is better to have ridden & crashed than never to have ridden at all" by Bruce Bennett

    DB is the new Porridge. Cause most of the mods must be sucking his cock ..... Or his giving them some oral help? How else can you explain it?

  8. #8
    Join Date
    2nd March 2007 - 10:38
    Bike
    that one in my sig
    Location
    Auckland
    Posts
    2,173
    Fark that sounds nasty!

  9. #9
    Join Date
    29th December 2007 - 18:54
    Bike
    GN250!!!!
    Location
    Christchurch
    Posts
    855
    Jesus doesn't sound good. Hope that he was wearing a really good helmet.
    We're just two lost souls swimming in a fish bowl, year after year,
    Running over the same old ground.
    What have you found? The same old fears.
    Wish you were here. QWQ

  10. #10
    Join Date
    8th July 2005 - 02:55
    Bike
    Several
    Location
    AKL
    Posts
    790
    Nasty... hope he's OK

  11. #11
    Join Date
    12th September 2004 - 17:40
    Bike
    09 GSX1400.
    Location
    Horowhenua NZ
    Posts
    3,889
    Kyalami, never been myself, but will always remember the place after losing a great mate there, (Nev Hissy) in early 80's. Gaz

    You'd never go hungry with Nigella Gaz.
    If it weren't for flashbacks...I'd have no memory at all..

  12. #12
    Join Date
    1st August 2004 - 16:19
    Bike
    nothing :(
    Location
    Auckland
    Posts
    2,128
    The planned operation to help ease Regis Laconi's condition following his practice crash at Kyalami on Friday has been delayed for the time being on the advice of a neurological expert.

    The French rider crashed heavily at the start of free practice for the South African round of the World Superbike Championship, and required immediate attention at the side of the circuit before being airlifted to Sunninghill Hospital in Johannesburg. Initial diagnosis pointed to spinal fractures, but it wasn't until Laconi was safely installed in hospital that a full evaluation of his injuries could be carried out.

    Investigations on Friday evening confirmed that the DFX Corse rider had indeed suffered back injuries, with the cervical vertebrae C3 and C5 both broken, along with severe concussion and a lung contusion, but a CT scan proved to be negative in the search for nerve damage.

    While the latter news is encouraging, Laconi remains in an induced coma, although his condition has been upgraded to 'stable'. The operation initially planned to install plates to stabilise the Frenchman's spinal injuries, however, has been delayed for at least 48 hours on the advice of South African neurosurgeon Dr Maurizio Zorzi, who was flown in from Pretoria to offer his opinion on the extent of the veteran's injuries.

    The official WSBK website claims that, provided there are no further complications, it could still be as long as three weeks before an accurate prognosis of Laconi's condition is possible, during which time he will remain immobilised.



    Also from crash.net
    Second is the fastest loser

    "It is better to have ridden & crashed than never to have ridden at all" by Bruce Bennett

    DB is the new Porridge. Cause most of the mods must be sucking his cock ..... Or his giving them some oral help? How else can you explain it?

  13. #13
    Join Date
    26th September 2007 - 13:52
    Bike
    Scorpio
    Location
    Tapu te Ranga
    Posts
    1,471
    Good news, relatively speaking: Regis Laconi is set to embark on the long road to recovery having successfully undergone a surgical operation to stabilise his fractured vertebrae.

  14. #14
    Join Date
    26th September 2007 - 13:52
    Bike
    Scorpio
    Location
    Tapu te Ranga
    Posts
    1,471

  15. #15
    Join Date
    20th November 2002 - 11:00
    Bike
    SW-125R(F4-TF125), ZXRD400, RD250LC
    Location
    Wellington, New Zealand,
    Posts
    5,963
    Blog Entries
    36
    Good news. That recovery could take quite a while.

Thread Information

Users Browsing this Thread

There are currently 1 users browsing this thread. (0 members and 1 guests)

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •