Yesterday’s World Superbike race 2 was marred by this horrific crash by Brit rider Simon Andrews who was subbing for injured Chris Vermeulen.
The high-speed crash on the straight left Andrews with a broken his left heel and the top bone in his left foot.
He is due to fly back to the UK at the start of the week for further treatment.
Here’s what Simon Andrews had to say: “Race one was ok and in race two I got a good start and was finding decent rhythm.
When Tom went passed I was hoping to stay with him and gain some places but the next thing I knew I was hit from behind on the straight and can’t remember much after that.
The team are saying I am lucky as from what I’ve been told it looked pretty bad from the TV but my left foot is a bit smashed up and pretty painful right now.
I have broken the heel and top bone of my foot and have obviously a few bruises to contend with but overall I’m ok.
I’d like to thank the team for the opportunity to ride and how disappointed I am in having to end the weekend this way.
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