Shaun Simpson's run of bad luck continues
By G2F on 7th Mar 10
After his emphatic win at the opening meeting of the year in Mantova, Italy - Shaun Simpson's pre-season preparations have not gone to plan for the second outing in a row. Having only recently recovered from the tumble he sustained in France a couple of weeks ago, Simpson was once again in the wars, this time back on home soil at the Hawkstone Park International meeting.
The young Scott arrived at his favourite Shropshire circuit full of confidence and converted his speed around the steep and sandy track into a pole position, as he topped Ken Roczen in the morning qualifying session by nearly a second. However disaster was soon to strike early in the first race as Shaun suffered a nasty kick as he raced across the 'veranda' section that links the top of the famous hill to the equally fearsome decent back into the wooded area below.
Thrown off line, Simpson hit the rocky bank at speed causing him to be launched over the handlebars head first into what proved to be a solid and uncomfortable landing. The impact was heavy and left Shaun with bruising and a cut just below his eye and a nasty injury to his ring finger on his left hand, as a result of his hand becoming tangled between the clutch lever and the handlebar during the resulting crash.
Shaun attended the local hospital as a matter of precaution, and to manage the wound to his finger. Initial x-rays have shown no other problems other than the deep cut to his finger. In order to prevent any kind of infection, Shaun has been administered antibiotics by way of a drip, which will mean he will remain in the care of the NHS overnight. The full extent of the injury to the finger will be assessed tomorrow. Once this has been done, the specialist medical team will then be in a better position to determine the best plan of action to ensure that Shaun is in good shape for the opening Grand Prix in Bulgaria in four weeks time.
Further updates regarding Shaun's progress will be issued once the correct and relevant information has been received.
Keep up to date with Shaun's season on his official website at www.shaunsimpson.com