Anthony Mastrocola
Seriously Injured at Steel City Raceway
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Anthony Mastrocola |
Pittsburg, PA (6/20/06) –Anthony
Mastrocola was having an incredible weekend of racing
with two wins on Saturday in the Production C & 265C,
but disaster struck on Sunday during his Production C
race when his ATV nose dived over a jump slamming Anthony
into the ground. As a result of the impact, Anthony crushed
his T4 & T5 vertebrate located in the middle of the
back, which left him without any feeling below his chest.
He was air lifted to UMPC Presbyterian Hospital in Pittsburg,
PA where he remains in the ICU. Anthony has since undergone
surgery to fuse his T3 through T8 vertebrate in his
back, and he still is unable to feel his legs, but he
remains in good spirits despite the seriousness of his
injury and long road ahead to recovery.
Anthony hails from Altoona, Pennsylvania where he will
enter his senior year at Altoona area high school this
fall. This spring and summer Anthony has been working
at Cernics to help buildup his new Suzuki LTR450 for
the 2006 season. He had already equipped his quad with
Rath Racing products, Yoshimura exhaust, Hiper Wheels,
Flexx handlebars, Rath Racing, Fox Float Shoxs and much
more, and he dreamed of becoming a Pro rider one day.
From the age of 7, Anthony has been riding and improving
his skills. Aside from ATV racing, Anthony also enjoys
jamming to his own written music on his electric guitar.
Living by his motto “Live fast or die slow”
he will never be slowed down in his pursuit to his dreams.
As of now, it appears that Anthony will never be able
to ride an ATV again or possibly even walk. Regardless,
he vows to stay connected to the sport and support all
his friends at the races, and he needs our prayers now
more than ever as Mastrocola family has put their faith
in the Lord.
For those interested in sending cards or gifts, I have
provided the address to the Hospital.
UPMC Presbyterian
Anthony Mastrocola
Unit 4g
200 Lothrop Street
Pittsburg, PA 15213
Also, special thanks to Jason Dunkelberger, Brad Phillips,
Trent Kandel, Hetrick Racing, Nancy & John Natalie,
Rita & Carrie Coombs, Hiper Wheels, Rath Racing,
and others that have contacted the Mastrocola family.
Anthony Mastrocola’s MySpace Account Link
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