One of our beloved racers was involved in a pretty nasty flip on the front stretch during a Wingless Sprint heat race this past evening.  This particular incident involved Ricardo Rivera and Roy Fisher.  Fisher's number 22 machine did a complete 360 and ended up landing upright.  Ricardo Rivera's 11 sprint never left the ground and he was out of the car before his broken wheel came to rest in turn 1.  Attention was immediately directed at veteran racer Roy Fisher who was visibly shaken, and unable to get out of his vehicle.  He was complaining of neck and back pain along with a serious concern about not being able to breath.  He was put on oxygen while still in the car.  Paramedics tried to assess his condition, given the limited mobility it was deemed necessary to call in a second ambulance.  He was gingerly removed after a very long time and rushed to John Muir hospital.  

As of 2 AM; a fellow racer and friend of Roy Fisher stated to me the following about his condition...His oxygen level remains very low-doctors continue to have him on breathing equipment.  His lungs are severely bruised.  His back is broken in 3 places, they believe it is the L1 and L2 area.  He remains in ICU and is on morphine to help with the pain.  There was a mention of 3 months of immobility at minimum.  This information came to me as they left the hospital.  

I'm sure I speak for the management when I say that we are saddened to say the least at the serious nature of his injuries.  We certainly wish him a speedy recovery.  If you have ever had the pleasure to meet Mr. Fisher, you were guaranteed to be greeted with a smile and a warm welcome.  His love of racing is refreshing as he is always a top runner but he never takes it too serious.  Please, if you pray, add him to your thoughts.  

There will be a donation fund and if you wish, to send cards/flowers/gifts address set up as soon as we can get it organized.  As of this moment, our primary concern is his well being.  I will try to keep everyone update as soon as I get any information.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Roy and his family.           Mike& Brenda

UPDATE AS OF 8 PM TUESDAY:  Great news everyone!!!  Today Roy was fitted with his brace and they were able to get him to a sitting position.  Another positive note to mention is that he was able to eat and drink for the first time since the accident.  I was told that he was coherent and stayed awake for a substantial part of the day.  Mrs Fisher was very happy to see the progress that was made today and she wanted to make sure that everyone to knew the good news.  

Fundraisers have made leaps today as well.  We now have a bank account set-up for cash donations, Get Well Soon stickers are being made, and a location for gifts and cards to be sent to.  Thanks to all who are making this possible!

Just noticed this thread...

Well that is great news and progress in just one week. Certainly shows a will to live and the fighter Mr Fisher must be....
 thoughts and prayer along with praise to the guy upstairs.

Roy is now home and making amazing progress.  He continues to require serious pain medication.  Due to the bruising to his lungs that he suffers from, his movements are limited as he gets extremely winded.  He is mobile thanks to the body cast.  Roy would like to express many heartfelt thanks and gratitude toward our racing community.  I wish to thank all those that have donated and continue to donate to one of our own!

Footage from Mrs. Fisher

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RlAVub0wXmk

I spoke with Mrs. Fisher this week.  

Roy is doing amazingly well and continues to make incredible strides of improvement.  He has started running again; short distances for now.  He still isn't 100% but he is getting there.

We are all better people for having him in our lives.  Continued health and improvement Roy!

Gina

Yeah, thanks for the updates... that is good to hear.