Copyright 2003, Roadracing World Publishing, Inc.

Former racer Rich Conicelli, now working as a test rider for Dunlop Tire Co., found out the hard way that Pikes Peak International Raceway did not provide rider medical insurance for Thursday promoter practice held immediately prior to the track’s 2003 AMA National weekend.

Conicelli crashed during Thursday practice at Pikes Peak and suffered a broken collarbone, two broken ribs and a punctured lung. He spent 10 days in the local hospital.

In a recent phone call to Roadracingworld.com, Conicelli said he had to pay $3000 in medical bills that his primary medical insurance did not cover.

Normally, secondary medical insurance at promoter practice days will pay some of the costs not covered by primary insurance.

“I just want everybody to be aware,” said Conicelli.