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Via e-mail:

Would appreciate you posting this info on my son Shaun Summers. Shaun was seriously injured on the first lap of the 600cc National on Friday at Laguna Seca. Shaun was exiting turn 11 to complete the first lap when he had a huge slide that highsided him out of the seat–feet off the pegs, hands off the bars, basically laying on the top of the bike. The bike was also knocked out of gear. He crawled back in the seat and tried to find a gear. Unfortunately he had lost a great deal of momentum and was slowing. He was then hit on the right side by another rider.

Shaun was knocked from the bike and landed in the middle of the track. It was obvious that he had suffered a serious lower right leg injury. He was taken to Monterey Community Hospital where on advice of staff, he was flown to Stanford University Hospital where a team of specialists were waiting. They stabilized bone fractures and cleaned a huge wound on the top of his right foot. He had a second surgery on Tuesday morning to plate a broken fibula.

We are waiting for a decision from plastic surgeons as to when they will begin treating the wound itself. They will be taking skin from his thighs to cover the foot wound. Sum total, broken fibula, broken talus (major foot bone), broken heel, massive wound.

We have received a great number of calls checking on Shaun’s welfare. Thanks to all. He has a long recovery ahead of him. There is still a major risk of infection so we are keeping our fingers crossed.

Shaun is expected to remain in Stanford for about two weeks. Cards and letters can be sent to his home address:
Shaun Summers
3450 Jefferson Blvd.
West Sacramento, CA 95691
or he can be contacted via e-mail, [email protected]


Mike Summers
Sport Bike Night Racing