Keep Scott Smallwood in Your Thoughts.

I got a call from Scott Smallwood tonight. He was in an accident at a race in VIR with USGPRU this Sunday. It was bad.

As it stands, Scott is NOT paralyzed but broke his c4 c5 bones in his neck after hitting the tire wall head first. He is currently awake and sedated, but is going to be transported to Chapel Hill from ICU hospital in Danville. Erin and Max his son, plus other friends, are by his side.

Scott's a good friend of mine. Please keep him in your thoughts

 

damnit I hate to hear of guys hitting stuff :thumbdown:

Hope he pulls through with no lasting effects

 

I was just got home from VIR. What race was it? This is terrible news. There were tons of crashes and red flags this weekend. Prayers for all.

 

Prayers sent

What turn was it?

 

Will do Pete.

Let Scott know we're pullin' for him to get out of there ASAP!

 

prayers sent out of Cartersville Georgia

 

Hate to hear that Scott is a great guy and good racer, hopes for a quick recovery.

 

that's no good. scott's a great guy. hope he comes out ok.

 

best wishes from one Scott to another Scott :up:

 

Yikes! Scott is in my thoughts.

 

in thoughts and prayers

 

Prayers sent.

 

Yikes! No Airfence where he hit?

 

Prayers sent. Get well soon, Scott

 

prayers sent. thats not good news. keep us updated

 

I just walked in from being there, and didn't hear anything about this.
Let Scott know, I'm in Raleigh if he needs anything please.
Your in my thoughts and prayers.

 

Positive Thoughts for ya Scott

 

Heal up quick and well, brother!


Rocky Stargel
Team Stargel

 

I have very little info, but from what I heard 3rd hand he ran off at 'The Hogpen' at a high rate if speed. The bike bottomed out in a divot and threw Scott off the bike, headfirst into the tire wall.

That's the most I know at this time.

 

Update (from a fellow USGPRU racer):

As of 2:30am Sunday, Smallwood was allowed to be transported to a closer hospital with a neurologist on site. I'm not 100% on the name, but I know he's allowed to go by van. Purslow says he's cracking jokes and appears to be getting along well with the staff.

Fingers crossed, I've gotta get back on the road from Hillsville.