What is the latest condition of the Barber instructor injured?

[VIPER GTSR 91]

On my day of the road course a Barber instructor was injured pretty bad on the foot (from what I was told) after a Viper lost control and wrecked. I certainly hope he is doing well and I would imagine future events will have a lot more restrictions when and if Barber rides along with us.

[Newport Viper]

Pics of the crash? I heard driver was being an a$$.....

[Chuck 98 RT/10]

I heard driver was being an a$$.....

If that is truly the case let's hear who the driver was.

[Walker]

I was the driver & I would wonder what would put me in that category. I doubt any of you know me, were @ the accident or know what I did afterwords. I have been in frequent contact w/ the Skip Barber outfit & the VCA offering my support for Jeff.

My major concern thru this whole thing has been about Jeff & his progress. Losing the car was a very big deal to me & even so, it is nothing compared to how I feel about what happened to Jeff.

[C O D Y]

W-TF Where did you hear that?

The driver is a member of our region. He has been on the track before this event (with Skip Barber instrutors). He is a very nice guy that is deeply concerned about the whole ordeal.

I will not go in to the details of the accident, but I will say that what you heard is not true.

I was one of the first non medics to get over to the accident and I even helped use the jaws of life to get the instructors shoe out of the car. We all wish Jeff a speedy recovery. This was a accedent and nothing more. It happens sometimes.

[C O D Y]

Ken, glad to see you on here.

[Warfang]

Ken,

Sorry to read about the loss of your Viper, and the anguish for being the driver when someone got hurt, but accidents do happen. I'm just glad you both made it out alright, and the injuries were not life threatening.

For what it's worth, you don't seem like a @$$ to me.

[Walker]

Thanks again for your help & support.

I do want to thank everyone for their help & understanding especially the members of the Oregon club. The ordeal was made much better by you folks.

I know this thing is not over & I would like to ask everyone to do what they can for Jeff & let him know that my support has always been there for him.

Ken Madison

[RAYSIR]

Man Walker, I feel for both you guys!!!! That was one fast hairpin. This was my 1st time driving a Roval and coming up on that turn was fast, instructor yell'n brake, brake. I was in the yellow group and saw the aftermath and was there help'n get the ice out of the water bins.
There was lots of RUMORS going around and only you and Jeff could clear them up. How bad was he hurt? That's the biggest one. That was a horrible crash!! My tears and prayers for both of you guys!!!

[Chuck 98 RT/10]

Gawd, rumors like high school kids.

Ken, sorry for the loss and best of luck to you.

[BarbaraAnn]

There, but for the grace of God...I'm sure both Ken and Jeff feel awful about what happened. For what it's worth, so do I...

God bless!

[DEVILDOG]

Sorry to hear about your accident. Best wishes to both you and Jeff.

[Newport Viper]

Gawd, rumors like high school kids.

Ken, sorry for the loss and best of luck to you.

True that...I had hoped what I heard, is not the case. Prayer goes out to both of you.

[02 Graphite GTS]

Walker, I did not have the pleasure of meeting you, but did in fact meet a bunch of great guys from your club throughout the week. When the news of your unfortunate accident made it back to the Venetian...for me personally (and I'm sure for many others as well), my throat got tight and I felt the anguish and suffering for all involved, as if you were a close relative. Fact of the matter is that we all share an unwritten bond with eachother. I know that what I feel is nowhere near to the reality of what you are going through, but please know you have my support and prayers.
Lance

[Pictureman]

I talked to Ken as they were loading up his car and he was nice to me.
I think the rumors wouldn't have to be rumors if someone officially would come out and say "this is what happened".
Why are Viper crashes at the schools/events swept under the rug? I can see not sharing a picture that has an injured person in it but what's the big deal of taking/showing a picture of a wrecked car? I think pictures of a wrecked vipers at these type of events would let people know that stuff can happen and drive as safe as possible. Most racers like pictures of their mishaps, I had one of my circle track racer friends ask me from the stretcher if I got any pictures of the crash.