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Roadracingworld.com received an update on Brian Livengood’s condition from Livengood’s close friend, photographer Vicki Sulpy, via phone Wednesday afternoon.

Sulpy told Roadracingworld.com, “I was just at the hospital and Brian is doing much better. He is still on a respirator but is almost breathing totally on his own, and should be off it (the respirator) in the next couple of days.

“He is still in ICU,” continued Sulpy. “And he will be there for another next couple of days.”

Livengood crashed in the back-straight kink at Road Atlanta Friday, during AMA Superbike qualifying, and was airlifted to Grady Memorial Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia.

According to AMA officials the crash was caused by a suspected rear tire failure

Further updates will be issued as they are available.

Cards can be sent to Livengood at 2834 Shane Dr., Snellville, GA 30078 or via e-mail, [email protected]