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Clubroom => Vintage Track => Topic started by: Shaun G on June 09, 2011, 05:34:47 pm
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Sad news
Thoughts and prayers with Leigh and his family.
http://www.foxsports.com.au/motor-sports/aussie-watch/former-world-grand-prix-speedway-rider-leigh-adams-injured-in-finke-desert-race-practice-ride/story-fn8am8xg-1226072322784
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wish him all the best and a speedy recovery
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Bloody hell, the best Speedway rider of all time not to win a World title.
20 years at the very top without anything like this.
A sobering reminder to us all.
Hoping he makes a complete & speedy recovery.
All the very best to Leigh & his family.
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We are both gutted to hear the news about Leigh, our thoughts are with him and his family , and hope for a speedy recovery.
Foss and EA
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The Finke track can come up bite you so easy, i have raced 4 events and come across the odd unconscious rider on track, including a younger rider who became a paraplegic through severe spinal injuries. Get well soon Leigh..
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So sad to hear this news, I wish Leigh and his family my best wishes for a full recovery
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Get well very soon Leigh , for your loving family and your legions of fans and comrades. Tim754
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Bloody hell :(
Survives so long at the top in a considerably dangerous sport then to do this "having fun".
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I've seen so many speedway riders cop these types of injuries over the years. I'm shocked to hear Leigh did this dabbling in something a bit different. Terrible news.
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thats bad news. hope you get well soon Leigh and make a full recovery.
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I used love watching Leigh and crumpy at Mildura speedway
fingers are crossed for you Leigh.
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Hoping for you speedy recovery Leigh, sad news indeed.
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Jeezuz, i hate to hear news like that. one hell of a talented rider unfortunately injured in another discipline of the sport we all love, best wishes to his family and friends, and hope for some miracles of luck for him.
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I used love watching Leigh and crumpy at Mildura speedway fingers are crossed for you Leigh.
on another note there is classic speedway at mildura on Saturday, if your up there come say hi.
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Here is the latest on Leigh , passed on by Fotohound, Trev Harvey
Media release, June 9, 2011. LEIGH ADAMS SERIOUSLY INJURED IN OFF ROAD ACCIDENT
Ten times Australian Speedway Motorcycle Champion, Leigh Adams, aged 40, was involved in a serious accident whilst practising for the annual Finke Desert race in Alice Springs on June 7.
The international speedway star, who only retired from active competition in January this year, following a stellar 20 year career at the top level, had aspired to compete in the gruelling Finke Desert race for some time and was excited to be finally fulfilling a long held ambition.
Unfortunately, he crashed heavily at approximately 1pm on Tuesday afternoon and sustained multiple injuries including; fracturing several vertebrae, extensive spinal cord damage, punctured lungs, broken ribs, a broken scapula and a small fracture in his neck.
Leigh was flown to Adelaide on Tuesday night from Alice Springs and on Wednesday (yesterday) he underwent a marathon 6 hour operation on his back to stabilise and strengthen his badly injured spine. Surgeons are understood to be very happy with the outcome of the operation.
Leigh's wife, Kylie, says he is doing better than expected given the magnitude of his injuries.
"He has no feeling in his legs at present except a little bit in one thigh, "Kylie explained.
"But, that situation could certainly change and improve in the weeks and months ahead. He faces a long hard road to recovery. He's currently in intensive care but could be moved out today into the special spinal unit. He's actually very stable and probably a bit too well to be in intensive care. He's very alert and talking. Leigh has no head injuries at all which is wonderful news. He's just very sleepy due to the pain medication being administered," Kylie concluded.
Kylie, Leigh and the entire Adams family are eternally grateful for the support they have received from all around Australia and the world.
Anyone wishing to email Leigh a message of support can do so by emailing - [email protected]
For further media enquires phone David Tapp during business hours on 02-9633-9899 or 61-2-9633-9899.
FOSS
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Anyone wishing to email Leigh a message of support can do so by emailing - [email protected]
If you’d like to send cards or messages, post them to Leigh Adams, 12 Neville Avenue, Clarence Gardens SA 5039
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Here is a message from Leigh Adams, courtesy of Geoff Grocott and Trevor Harvey " Fotohound
Australian speedway motorcycle legend, Mildura’s Leigh Adams, says he has been totally overwhelmed by the support he has received from sponsors, fellow riders and fans alike in the aftermath to the serious injuries he sustained early last month whilst practising for the Finke Desert Race in the Northern Territory.
Adams, a ten times Australian Champion and multiple World Team Cup Champion, who retired from international speedway in January this year, recently embarked on a lengthy rehabilitation process following surgery to strengthen his damaged spine.
“I have been overwhelmed with the support and interest from around the globe,” Leigh said, speaking for the first time since his accident.
“I'd personally like to thank Jill Smith for her contribution towards establishing my rehabilitation fund and Colin Stratford for his invaluable work on my website. The fund is greatly appreciated and apart from the obvious financial help, it gives me an enormous incentive to continue on my road to recovery. Furthermore, I’d like to acknowledge Sam Michael and Mark Webber for their assistance in securing numerous auction items that will be highly sought after.
“I would also like to pass on my sincere thanks to Jason Crump and the rest of the boys in the Aussie Speedway World Cup Team. I was astounded with the work the lads have put into selling space on their race suits to help me. Best of luck to the boys for the upcoming race-off...I'm with you all the way!"
Leigh, 40 years of age, also wishes to extend his gratitude to the many sponsors that have made generous donations by sponsoring the team Australia SWC suits. He says it means a lot to him to see familiar company names involved.
Meanwhile, Leigh continues to make strong progress and he is improving with the help of his daily therapy.
“I am remaining positive, he added.
“Thanks to the public for giving me the personal space and time I need. Hopefully one day I'll be able to travel around to thank everyone.
“I am hugely relieved to have recently been given the OK to stop wearing a neck brace that was driving me crazy. Not having the neck brace makes everyday tasks that bit easier. I’m happily propelling myself around in a wheelchair and I’m already looking ahead to a lighter, more agile design to aid my increasing mobility. My plans for the future will require some initial lifestyle changes, but remain relatively unchanged. My goal is to enjoy time in Australia with my family and to continue with my plans to conduct Speedway training schools across the nation and to develop junior speedway bikes”.
For more info on Leigh see: http://www.leighadams.com/2010/
Foss
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MA NEWS November 28, 2011
Cameron Woodward, left, Davey Watt, centre, and Ty Proctor, right, celebrate at the Leigh Adams Benefit Meeting at Gillman Speedway.
Thousands turned out on a night of celebration at Gillman Speedway for the Axelent-Speedway Racing News Leigh Adams Benefit Meeting.
In a fitting result to the racing for the Jack Young Cup it was Davey Watt on board the Leigh Adams Racing machine that won the night, taking out the final ahead of Ty Proctor and Cameron Woodward.
The man himself, Leigh Adams said the amount of support he has received since his accident has been amazing, praising all involved in making the event happen.
“I’ve pretty humbled by the amount of support I’ve got, not just here by in Europe and everywhere,” Adams said.
“It’s been incredible tonight and a lot credit has to go to Dave Parker from Gillman Speedway for putting this together.
“I said to Dave when he first mentioned it to me that I would have much time to help him out, but he’s just put it all together tonight and it’s been amazing.”
A clear and balmy night welcomed riders and spectators, with a host of high profile names of Speedway and Speedway Sidecar putting on a brilliant show.
In a result fitting of the night it was Watt who claimed the honours courtesy of a brilliant second-lap pass of Woodward in the final take line honours and outline his credentials ahead of the 2012 Australian Solo Speedway Championship.
Watt, Woodward and Lemon were the standouts through the heats, with each winning four of five heats to book a place in the final.
Ty Proctor and Justin Sedgmen went into the sudden-death semi final as the form riders, but with was Proctor who got the win ahead of Brenton Barnfield and the spot in the final.
In Sidecar action the team of Mick Headland and Paul Waters erased the memory of their FIM Track Racing Sidecar 1000cc World Championship showing by producing two outstanding rides to win the Sidecar Scratch Final.
Reigning Australian Champions Glenn O’Brien and Aaron Maynard were the top performers in the heats and were joined by Mark Plaisted/Jamie Banks and Justin Plaisted/Mark Lucas in the final.
Having only amassed three points from the first four heats, Headland/Waters needed to score in the final heat to book and semi final berth.
The two-time World Champion pairing recorded a second in the last heat and went on to blitz their semi final and the final to win the event ahead of
M.Plaisted/Banks and J.Plaisted/Lucas.
Leigh Adams Benefit Meeting Results
Jack Young Cup
Scores after heats:
Davey Watt, Mark Lemon 14 points; Cameron Woodward 12; Justin Sedgmen, Ty Proctor 11; Brenton Barnfield, Jake Anderson 9; Cameron Heeps 8; Mark Jones, Robert Ksiezak 7; Jason Stewart 6; Nigel Sadler 5; Brock Gates 2; Ryan Sedgmen 1.
Semi Final: Proctor, Barnfield, Anderson, J.Sedgmen
Final: Watt, Proctor, Woodward, Lemon
Sidecars
Scores after heats:
Glenn O’Brien/Aaron Maynard 9 points; Mark Plaisted/Jamie Banks 8; Justin Plaisted/Mark Lucas, Warren Monson/Deven Gates 7; Mick Headland/Paul Waters 5; Chris Pascoe/Simon Cohrs, Darrin Treloar/Sam Gilbert 4; Mark Mitchell/Tom Golding 3.
Semi Final: Headland/Waters, Treloar/Gilbert, Pascoe/Cohrs, Monson/Gates
Final: Headland/Waters, M.Plaisted/Banks, J.Plaisted/Lucas, O’Brien/Maynard
Check out VIDEOS from Leigh Adams and star riders from the night at the MA Facebook Page.