vincent haskovec update (roadracingworld.com)

Medical Update On Vincent Haskovec
May 15, 2005

From a press release issued by Team M4 EMGO Suzuki:

STATEMENT FROM TEAM M4 EMGO SUZUKI REGARDING THE CONDITION OF RIDER VINCENT HASKOVEC, WHO WAS INJURED IN A SINGLE-BIKE INCIDENT DURING THE LOCKHART-PHILLIPS USA FORMULA XTREME FEATURE ON SATURDAY.

Haskovec was admitted to Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital on Saturday. Hospital doctors have diagnosed him to have a punctured lung, broken ribs, broken clavicle and a back injury. Hospital doctors list him in stable condition; he is awake and alert. Hospital doctors plan to perform surgery on Haskovec's back within the next two days, once swelling in the region subsides. He will remain at Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital, at the discretion of hospital doctors. The incident took place at Turn 5, bringing out the red flag.

Further information will be released as it becomes available. The hospital has requested that interested parties please refrain from calling as they are unable to speak with anyone over the phone.

Cards and letters should be sent to:
Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital ICU
Patient: Vincent Haskovec
1165 Montgomery Dr.
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
(Please, no fresh flowers. They are not allowed in the ICU.)  

E-mail messages to Haskovec can be sent to:

getwellvincent@gmail.com  

There is a website now also:

Get Well Vincent!


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It is good to see his fellow racers and fans support him.  Hopefully he has a solid recovery.  

Here is info on a benefit track day:

June 30th
The Streets of Willow

Team M4 Emgo Suzuki rider, local legend and all-around good guy Vincent Haskovec was seriously injured in a crash during an AMA Formula Xtreme race on May 14. Help Vince, support the sport and get some track time at this unique fundraiser designed to buoy Vince’s spirits.

TRACK DAY INCLUDES:
* Three skill-level groups: Beginner, Street and Race
* Professional riding coaches
* Celebrity racer guest rides
* A preview of the great items donated by our sponsors
that will be auctioned off on Vince’s eBay store.
Cost: Only $175.00 per person, with all proceeds going to Vince.

Sponsors include: Parts Unlinited, Lockhart Phillips USA, Wheel to Wheel/Pirelli, Petterson Pro Suspension, Ohlins, Sammy Tanner Distributing/Arai Helmets, Citrus City Grill, Craig’s Kitchen Catering, Track Daz, California Speed Shop, Catalyst Reaction Suspension Tuning, Sidi, NJK Leathers, AK Composite, Dunlop Sport Tire Services and many more.

If you can’t attend, please get involved by making a donation to the Get Well Vince Fund, sponsoring celebrity laps, participating in the eBay auction and emailing Vince directly at getwellvincent@gmail.com.

Contact: Will Tate at willtoliv@earthlink.net (please put “Vince” in the subject line) or call 949 642 3080.  

Here is an online auction with proceeds to benefit Vincent:

http://www.rpmcolorado.com/auction.asp