TT 2017: John McGuinness injured in the North West 200
John McGuinness fell during a practice session for the North West 200, Northern Ireland. Immediately taken care of, the Honda rider was transported to Belfast hospital where the diagnosis was confirmed: fractured tibia and fibula. Damned…
The Tourist Trophy 2017 starts in two weeks on the Isle of Man and the majority of Ace – fools? – handlebars registered in this perilous motorcycle competition are currently taking advantage of the North West 200 race (Northern Ireland) to sharpen their machines…
However the "cut" with his new CBR1000RR Fireblade (yes, the "Fireblade"): "during the Superbike qualification at the North West 200 today, John McGuinness of Honda Racing was involved in an incident at Primrose Hill ", reported his team last night.
The emergency services quickly suspected a broken leg and their diagnosis was confirmed upon admission of the valiant pilot – 46 years old! – at Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast: fractured right tibia and fibula, towards the operating room.
"As is the standard procedure in this incident, John’s motorcycle has been requisitioned by the organizers, then it will be returned to the team," said the official Honda team who, as a precaution, chose not to line up for a Superstock race at the end of the afternoon.
Note in passing that Alastair Seeley (on BMW S1000RR) won this STK1000 race, the record holder of the event adding an 18th success to his collection! The podium was completed by Lee Johnston (BMW) and Dean Harrison (Kawasaki ZX-10R).
(BMW) finished 4th while his big rival (Suzuki) had to retire. "Hutchy" took the second step of the podium in Supersport, ahead of James Hillier but behind Martin Jessopp, who also won in the Supertwin category.
"The Honda Racing team and John would like to thank the marshals, circuit staff and emergency services for their quick action," concluded the Reds who will take part in the next TT without their "" (23 wins for McGuinness, three of less than the legendary Joey Dunlop)…
All Honda’s hopes will therefore rest on Guy Martin, affectionately nicknamed by Site the "Poupou du Titi" since he has, to date, never won on the Snaeffel Moutain … To be continued on MNC: stay tuned !
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