Updated Again: AMA Superbike Series Manager Morgan Broadhead Remains In Induced Coma After Crash At Jennings GP

Updated Again: AMA Superbike Series Manager Morgan Broadhead Remains In Induced Coma After Crash At Jennings GP

© 2007, Roadracing World Publishing, Inc.

Categories:

AMA Superbike Series Manager Morgan Broadhead crashed during WERA/AMA National Challenge Series 750cc Superstock Qualifying at Jennings GP in Jennings, Florida Friday and was transported by med-evac helicopter to Shands UCF Medical Center in Gainesville, Florida. Broadhead highsided out of Turn Nine about six minutes into the session, which had started at 4:20 p.m., and was unconscious at the scene. The med-evac helicopter landed about 30 minutes after the crash. Broadhead often participates in WERA/AMA National Challenge Series and National Endurance Series events, on his own time, for recreational purposes. Early reports that Broadhead was conscious and alert when he was transported were in error. While he responded to simple commands such as to move his leg or move his hand, Broadhead never actually regained full consciousness, according to visitors to the hospital. Broadhead is currently in the hospital’s Intensive Care Unit and has been placed in an induced coma. According to doctors, the next 72 hours will be critical. The qualifying session was cancelled and WERA officials said they would grid Sunday’s 750cc Superstock race based on points. In other news from Jennings GP, racer Phil Caudill’s wallet was stolen around 9:00 a.m. and one of his credit cards was used in nearby Valdosta, Georgia around 10:00 a.m., with four $200 charges made at Wal-Mart within 10 minutes. Caudill’s wallet was in his street pants, stashed in his trailer, while Caudill was out on the track. Caudill filed a report with local law enforcement authorities. More, from a press release issued by AMA Pro Racing: AMA STAFF MEMBER MORGAN BROADHEAD INJURED PICKERINGTON, Ohio AMA Road Racing Manager Morgan Broadhead was injured Friday, Sept. 28, in a crash while practicing for the WERA/AMA National Challenge Series event at JenningsGP in Jennings, Fla. Broadhead has been hospitalized at Shands at the University of Florida in Gainesville, Fla, and is currently in the hospital’s Intensive Care Unit. Broadhead joined the AMA in December of 2006. Prior to joining the AMA he was employed by American Suzuki Motor Corporation. Broadhead is an expert ranked racer in WERA. The hospital is not permitting visitors. Cards or letters can be sent to: Shands at the University of Florida 1600 SW Archer Road Gainesville, FL 32601 Attn: Patient Morgan Broadhead The AMA will issue updates on Broadhead’s condition as they become available.

Latest Posts

MotoGP: Tissot Sprint Race Results From Silverstone (Updated)

Enea Bastianini won the MotoGP World Championship Tissot Sprint...

Moto2: Ogura Smashes Record, Earns Pole Position At Silverstone

Ai Ogura was fastest in Moto2 World Championship qualifying...

MotoGP: Espargaro Breaks Record, Takes Pole Position At Silverstone

      More, from a press release issued by Dorna: Espargaro takes...

MotoGP: Rins Withdraws From British Grand Prix

Álex Rins Retires from the British GP Silverstone (UK), 2nd...

MotoGP: VR46 Racing Will Be “Ducati Factory-Supported” Team In 2025

VR46 Racing Team set to become Ducati's MotoGP factory-supported...