Hurt Pro-Am rider

[R-n-D]

Does anyone know How Earl Bishop is doing after his crash on Saturday?

[Ellingsoc26]

I did hear that it sounded like he was going to be ok on sunday but other than that not heard anything else

[OutlawEX]

Last night (Brandy) his girlfriend said he was taken off the respirator and able to breathe on his own. Had some small area bleeding by the brain. It sounds like he will be ok. For those that do not know Earl, still keep him in your prayers. He is a good down to earth farm boy that would lend help to anyone. I will have brandy come on here and give a more detail update.

[R-n-D]

Thanks for the update and Hope to hear more good news coming

[rageatvsupermom]

I am sorry to hear about Earl, he is quiet but a really nice guy...him and his family are in our prayers for a quick and complete recovery!!!!!

Dee and Michele

[hondaracer_34]

I also heard he is doing okay. Hes one of the nicest riders I have ever met. We road up at Log Raod in MI and he is wicked fast.

[OutlawEX]

Brandy sent me a text earlier and said: Earl became more alert and even sat up alone and they had him stand up too.

[honda350xracer]

Went in for MRI but woke up and crawled out of tube. Not sure what the plan is now. Second time they have tried and been unsuccessful. He can't stay awake very long without someone constantly touching him and talking to him. Really need some prayers.

[catch22blaster]

your In my prayers Earl, Get better man

[Pappy]

Everyone here has him in our prayers!

[rollie]

Deff will be praying for him! he can make it through it!!

[JR3]

Originally posted by Pappy
Everyone here has him in our prayers!

+1

[mx3mom]

Prayers from the Martins in KY. Hope you have a speedy recovery.

[mamaknothead]

God Speed for you Bishop. Prayers from the Sellers in Texas praying for a fast and pain free recovery.

[magos]

Get better soon bud!

[trompen542]

X2

[Moser87m]

we have been praying for earl since saturday hopefuly he recovers quickly the mosers

[jjames/jlawson]

Prayers Earl's way from Jeremy Lawson and family.........Get well soon and hope to see you back at the track very soon........

[ktmbill]

Earl was more alert this morning, hes just very tired and very sore.They moved him out of his bed and into a chair for about an hour. They should be moving him into a new room today. Later they might have to sedate him so they can get the MRI done.

Bill

[FHKracingZ]

Prayers from Zach Harris and family. Get better earl! You will be back in no time!

[rageatvsupermom]

I read on Facebook he is on his way home, so sounds like he is on the mend.

Prayers are answered.

[mamaknothead]

That is great news!!!! After seeing the crash I know this is Gods answered prayers.

[Moser87m]

thats great news we are all glad to hear that we hope he makes a full recovery soon and im sure its not going to be easy so stay strong earl u can do it, best of luck

[hondaracer_34]

Can someone explain what exactly happened to cause the wreck?

I'm glad he is alot better....Get well #012!

[Balaz_73*00]

It was a few turns after the start on a fast section. Everyone was still tight, looked like Earl touched with someone that sent him flying. People were saying he got ran over but I just someone hit the bike and the bike hit him. It was a nasty wreck. * I do have to call out the track staff, it took way way way too long for someone to get to him. * I was right in the pit tents and John Natalie was in there even yelling at track personnel to get over there.

[Pappy]

Originally posted by rageatvsupermom
I read on Facebook he is on his way home, so sounds like he is on the mend.

Prayers are answered.

Excellent news!:D

[bbender85]

his g/f posted this elsewhere on this forum:


Thank you to everyone for the good wishes and prayers. Much needed and appreciated. In his second pro am moto Saturday 2nd lap was passing into 4th but clipped a kicker which threw him over the bars and tumbling, which was awful on its own but whil mid tumble he was hit by another rider right in the front, helmet taking almost all the impact. Was knocked out and air lifted out. Lots of head trauma, sligh bleeding on brain. Loss of left foot control. Lots of bruises cuts. Had stitches on foredhead. No short term memory. Sleeping 95% of the time. Can't walk without assistance, very slowly. Very dizzy and off balance cause of head.

[ktmbill]

He was run over and the orther rider came back to check on him
It was so dusty you could not see him . Earl got out of shape when he hit the hole after the jump and was thown on the ground and got tangled with his quad .

[honda350xracer]

We are home now. All the same problems, but hes more alert and trying to wake up more. Still sleeps most of the time and having trouble remembering anything. Walking is still a work in progress. i expect in a few days time the swelling should be going down, pain will relieve a little and he will hopefully continue to get stronger. He is no where near where he wants to be but so much better than a few days ago. He is such a strong person that I believe he will make a full recovery, just gonna take time. The accident was very nasty he did crash on his own as far as I know but was hit by another rider. The front off his helmet is ripped apart. He probably should not be with us but our prayers were answered. thank you so much to everyone. You will never know how much its meant to me.

[honda350xracer]

FYI to the riders who were near him. He has been awake enough for me to tell him of the crash and he has absolutely no hard feelings toward anyone. It's racing he said and he knows the people he rides with are great people and would never intentionally hurt him.

[Ellingsoc26]

Really good to see he is going to be ok i saw him come off the track.

[blholtz]

He is home but has very long road to recovery. Please keep him in your thoughts.

[magos]

Any updates?

[ktmbill]

Stopped in and seen Earl a week ago his doing much better still has short term memory lost and was doing some walking.
He said his head is cloudy

Now Chad is out with a broken back he is in Pittsburgh in the hospital
He has two rods and screws in his back full brace
They got him to stand up today. He is in a lot of PAIN.
Him and Earl will be at Red Bud to watch in lounge chairs

[Balaz_73*00]

^^ You talkn about chad reed in the pro-ams? I missed this last round?

[magos]

Thanks for the update - I hope they both get better soon!

[trompen542]

Hey Bill, what happened? I saw he didn't race, give me a call when you get home
Tom

[ktmbill]

Yes Chad Reed

[honda350xracer]

Earl is doing much better, just has issues with balance and vision when up for awhile. He said lounge chairs is where the party is at Bill...lol. Hope Chad is doing better soon, we will come see you guys as soon as you are ready.