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Just got word that Nate had a bad crash at speed on the S1000RR
Was just called re Nate had a crash at speed on his S1000RR, aparently he is OK but sore and banged up.
Lets hope he is OK send him positive vibes.
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Sorry to read this. I do hope he ok other than the bruised up as you you say and no other hidden injuries.
Where was he riding, what track?
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Sorry to hear this, hope he gets better very fast!
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Heal quick Nate
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He lost it coming out of a corner that was rather bumpy, apparently due to a malfunctioning (or under-performing) stock steering damper.
Nate has a severe concussion and some hemorrhaging in his brain but is ok, otherwise. The bike, on the other hand, is not so well off. After some 15 cartwheels, it's done and over with.
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Thanks for the update
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Poor chap, this was really looking like the season for him, where did this happen?
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CCS Race at New Jersey Motorsports Park...
He low sided at high speed and the bike cartwheeled over 100 feet and N8 was flung a goodly distance as well. He gave the thumbs up while in the ambulance, but the get off was so severe it was thought that he must be hurt somewhere. The good news is that after X rays and cat scan, Nate appears not to have any broken bones and miraculously, no serious soft tissue damage either. Due to the concussion, he is complaining of a severe head ache and neck pain though. Not enough, however, to stop him from watching video over and over again, trying to analyze the crash. The bike does not look as bad as one would assume, but it's done.
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05-04-2010, 06:49 PM
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Hope all goes well N8! Fast healing!
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05-04-2010, 07:16 PM
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Man it's flat out here!
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Lord Jesus please have mercy on Nate and help his injuries to heal up - Amen.
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Yes, he said it was a stock steering damper. Those things are engineered to protect the manufacturer (liability) more than the rider/bike. No good for track use. Told him to take it easy. Brain stuff is not to be trifled with or rushed.
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Wow, really sorry to hear about this and I'm VERY glad to hear it's no worse.
Bikes, especially track bikes, are disposable. Riders aren't.
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Heal up quick N8. Our prayers are with you.
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Nate - you know you have a lot of fans behind you. We're all pulling for you. Get well soon.
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..doGnabit! be careful out there Nate!
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From Nates facebook page... Posted Tuesday.
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Someone needs to pull nate aside and tell him a concussion IS a big deal.
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Djees ... Nate, what did you do ... !? My hero down !!!
I hope you recover soon, sorry your bike is a write-off ... but that's not important !!! Hoping to see you racing soon, but give your brain enough rest 
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He has had his fair share of getoffs. I hope he gives that concussion a chance to heal up. Its good to hear that he got off light.
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Get well soon N8, we'll miss seeing you screaming around the track on the BMW motorcycles.
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