Austin Forkner Update

Praise Austin, brother

Christian Craig came back from a broken back. It was a long road with a few years not racing but at least he snagged a 250 championship. I reckon he might do the same after some time away from racing. 

I haven’t watched Austin’s vid yet, but I did see the crash and heard what the injuries were. Fortunately, it wasn’t worse. I don’t think any of us are promoting anything that’s not helpful or of good intentions. Regardless of religion, I still want to see Austin and any rider get healed up and have the right knowledge to make an informed decision about their future. Whether you call it luck or praying or whatever, we all need a little help.

It's one of the worst books ever written in the fictional category tbh. I much prefer goosebumps or most of if not all Dr. Seuss classics.

I’ve never been a fan of his, but I never want to see anyone get hurt. As bad as that crash was he got super lucky. Personally if he doesn’t retire I feel he needs to get off that bike and find another team to ride for. He’s been there so long that a fresh start might be what he needs (ex. Like ET3 and CW2). Trying to overcome that mental roadblock is going to be the hardest part and being on a new team with so much stuff going on getting used to the bike and testing would probably be the best and easiest way to overcome that hurdle. I know the likelihood of that happening is low because not many teams would be willing to hire someone that crashes out of every season and really star and HRC are the only other teams with a proven bike. Husky kinda does or at least RJ makes it appear that way. 

I too am an atheist and have read it…. No need for any of this talk either way. 
some need to do research like his name is not Jesus… it Yeshua and about 400 years ago the Greeks changed it to Jesus because they could not pronounce the SH sound of Yeshua. The Roman’s voted in what day Easter and Christmas would be celebrated on when trying to save the Roman Empire changing from paganism to Christianity it’s fascinating to read. At the end of the day it does not take rocket science to be a good person.

At this point I hope he finds peace and happiness in his life doing what HE wants to do. After the crash last year I really wanted to see him come back and show the racing world what he could do.

This situation is different and feels much bigger than racing. I have nothing but respect for his tenacity these last couple years and if that’s the last we ever see of him on a bike, it would be a shame but I would totally understand 

Some sympathy for AF but mostly toxic. The comments on this vital thread should really be; I hope he’s ok, AF hold your head up, something positive. But most of the clowns with negative comments are clowns. 

That was some heavy stuff, props to Austin for being so honest. I hope he figures it out, whatever his next step is. 

he may have not officially but i can tell you from watching him in that vid  i can tell you its being considered. he has dodged some pretty big bullets I just hope he thinks long term health...its really hard to do when yer young and durable. i'm a big AF fan. watched him race since his mini days hope for the best for him with whatever he does.

I keep saying it, but I hope Kitchen can break the PC Curse. 

Actually, you don't need a special "pass" to act like you want in the USA.

Furthermore, the transition from immaturity to modest self-reflection isn't considered hypocritical in the US. In fact, it is encouraged! It sometimes takes many years but in rare cases, a traumatic experience can speed up the process.

For example if Vince Friese stopped cross-jumping and taking people out, he would not be considered a hypocrite. He would actually receive praise!!! 

I'm not sure how it is in Sundsvall but ^^^that's^^^ how it works in a lot of other places.

Have a nice day! :-) 

It works the way that things you said a couple of weeks ago won’t magically go away just because ju made a misstake and crashed.

you are still the same person you were a couple of weeks ago.

Many examples in this thread what’s wrong with the world today.

Forkner crashed his dirtbike, it was a hell of a blow, it sucks. In his video he said he’s not sure what the future holds for him as far as racing bikes and stuff, Understandable. I’m sure that’s where the emotion came from, imagine you got told the same, your gonna be highly upset, in general.

Everyone that races dirtbikes, at one time enjoyed just riding them, before racing became the goal/priority, as he was saying about the signs, this may be a sign not to race them, if he was just riding and the race didn’t matter he could have pulled off and fixed his contact. 
 

Racing Dirtbikes, even for professionals is so extra, it’s extra work, time, and dedication outside from normal regular routine life, sometimes the extra isn’t really worth it any more.

Heal up soon Forkner, don’t worry about these bitch ass dudes in here making posts about you going through something they know nothing about, keep your head up. 

Every time I think about giving Jett a chance. I am reminded that his fanbois are the absolute filth of this sport. 

That speaks more about you than the fans. If you have a problem with a person because of other persons i am pretty sure that you are the problem. 

There is no PC curse.

Sometimes my stance as a free speech absolutist is put to the test.

Anyways...take care of yourself Austin. 

I like this point. He's 25, it doesn't have to be over. The main battle is upstairs and I think jumping off the Kiwi will help with this

Does anybody know when his contract with PC/Kawasaki is up?

I think he should move on to 450's if he could get a decent ride. His wad is spent in the 250 class unless he heals up for outdoors and wins it which he has the speed to do. SX has really been harsh on him. Let's not forget the Jett cross jumping incident that was in no way his fault. When he was younger I was put off by his attitude but now I root for him to have success. As I said I think he might just be better off on a big bike at this point and sort of re-starting his career.

I've never ridden at his level but I have crashed really freakin hard a few times and I was ready to quit for a short while after. I think with a little time he will get back on the horse and maybe learn from all of this.

Whenever someone gets hurt this place becomes praisejesusmx.com

On topic, that was definitely tough to watch and it shows he's grown as a person to be able to display that vulnerability on camera.  Everyone who has had a serious injury knows you go through stages. He is being honest that this one really spooked him but he may have a change of heart as he heals and want to get back out there. Whether he chooses to get back out there or select a different path, I hope he finds something he's content with.

That process is changing some now.  My TBI was in 2020, I was unconscious for 4 days or so.  Once awake they starting tests during the day with me. My room was not dark,  I had a tv and they let me go for walks on a walker.   My appointments at the hospital once I was out for my brain doctors did have an area that was dark for patients to wait in before the appointment.  

Very rarely you hear a top pro talking about the fear. He didn't even mention losing the title, but said that he is happy to "feel something from the neck down". Very raw and honest.

Here is the unpopular opinion; He talked about the signs and man, he has gotten a lot of those signs... Maybe it is the time for him to move on. Next sign could be irreversible.

Life does go on in both directions. Hoping he finds that inner peace and if that is racing I’m all for it. If that is being on a farm or whatever else, I am all for it. I watched that kid grow up in the St. Louis area and dominate everyone around him. He has taken some licks, and he has had success. He has zero to be ashamed of. 

Not sure why you think this has anything to do with Jett lol

How do you know they are Deegan fans?

I feel for the guy, that video was hard to watch and like others said, It brought me back to those times in my racing life when I was recovering from big crashes. 

Having said that, the guy needs to get the God factor out of his head. "Maybe God doesn't want me doing this" "Maybe God doesn't want me to win today" etc. Its not a shot at his religion, more so that he's adding questions and doubts to his psyche that simply don't need to be there. Instead, he should look harder at why these things happen and how he can prevent them, some are just racing incidents yes, but it could also be that he needs to make better decisions in the moment, back off a touch here, make an adjustment there, aim for more smoothness and maybe a little less for raw speed. If God is your answer, you're more likely to overlook things like that. 

I think that opinion is only unpopular because most people don't want to see someone leave the sport in that manner.

We all want to see people retire happy.    The vast majority of us  can't even begin to  know the pressure and expectations of competing at that level.    Fear is a weird and dangerous animal.

I agree, it may be time for him.