Harold Martin DOWN!

Sorry to hear that. Who is Harold Martin?

[quote="Todder":5ncffn1p]Sorry to hear that. Who is Harold Martin?[/quote:5ncffn1p]


he is a motocross racer!

Sorry I did a search on the results and no Harold Martin. What class? I was thinking of Alex Martin ,son of John the owner of Millville.

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1. ALEX MARTIN #144 MILLVILLE, MN
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3. COLEMAN MARTIN #94 MACON, GA
4. JEREMY MARTIN #144 MILLVILLE, MN
5. JUSTIN MARTIN #140 HOUSTON, TX
6. SCOTT MARTIN #124 HEMET, CA
7. SEDER MARTIN #777 LAKELAND, FL
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I just called John Martin (Millville) to check. It was Harold Martin. He was walking down the landing of a table-top and a rider cross rutted and went wide and landed on him. Broke his femur I am hearing...

[quote="flarider":3fn35072]You doubt me?
I wouldn't post something this without solid info...[/quote:3fn35072]


I think he was just letting people know more of what happend.

[quote="d5hystat":29jf5ulw]I just called John Martin (Millville) to check. It was Harold Martin. He was walking down the landing of a table-top and a rider cross rutted and went wide and landed on him. Broke his femur I am hearing...[/quote:29jf5ulw]

ama flagger training at its best?

Yes Dave is correct Harold owns and started Playground mag. and also the Pickle.

He was on the track shooting photos so how do the AMA flaggers have anything to do with this? How is it their fault. Its a hazard that comes with the job. We all know the risks out there and we also do our best to see everything thats happening around us.
I never shoot a photo with only one eye open. One is looking thru the viewfinder and the other is seeing what else is going on.

From the reports it sounds like he had his back turned to the action and was going down the landing of a jump.. Stuff happens like that and riders get out of control once in a while. He should have never turned his back unless the track was clear. He made a bad judgement at the wrong time.
Nothing the flaggers could have done to save that from happening.

Sorry to hear about Harold and I hope he is ok.

[quote:1j4i24us]He was walking down the landing of a table-top[/quote:1j4i24us]

i was referring to this statement homey....it made it seem like he was actually on the track......bu that might be a stretch to assume that from tose words....my bad!

[quote="KAWboy14":3mds70el][quote:3mds70el]He was walking down the landing of a table-top[/quote:3mds70el]

i was referring to this statement homey....it made it seem like he was actually on the track......bu that might be a stretch to assume that from tose words....my bad![/quote:3mds70el]

No worries boss.
BTW how the hell have you been?
Anything exciting happening down there?

[quote="Homey":238za4op][quote="KAWboy14":238za4op][quote:238za4op]He was walking down the landing of a table-top[/quote:238za4op]

i was referring to this statement homey....it made it seem like he was actually on the track......bu that might be a stretch to assume that from tose words....my bad![/quote:238za4op]

No worries boss.
BTW how the hell have you been?
Anything exciting happening down there?[/quote:238za4op]

i live in austin texas now and some really cool things goin on in the bidness/products world

my wife wanted to get back to texas so i got her hear as fast as i could " title="Smile">

Man, i hate to hear this. I have known Harold for a long time....i hope it's not as bad as it sounds.

Hope he heals up 100%. Does anyone know an address to send get well cards?

This sound's like the latest info.



"Leigh Ann talked to Layne for a minute. It happened early this morning and she just found out at about 3:00. I think she said he had a broken lower leg, crushed ankle, broken thumb, hand and lots of ribs. There may have been more. They are planning on putting casts on and flying him home for the multiple surgeries that he is going to need."

[quote="Spinner":1agp10wu]Hope he heals up 100%. Does anyone know an address to send get well cards?[/quote:1agp10wu]


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That does suck indeed.
I been hit by a bike or 2 when I'm either filming or shooting.
It's a risk we all take out there. No way it can be a flagger issue (I'm not there but just a logical assumption).
Stuff happens like this and yeah, it sucks for sure.

Just got home from a show....best wishes and thoughts to Harold. Good guy.

I walk backward more than most people. (Photo joke.)

Please update.

Best wishes for a speedy recovery....... The Leib family.

That's terrible to hear. Harold is a nice guy...sorry to hear about that.

Harold Martin (publisher of MotoPlayground and The Pickle Motocross Illustrated) was hit from behind during the 450 open at Lake Whitney after doing some photography from the sidelines. He was not on the track but on his way back to the MotoPlayground set up. He is very safety conscientious and absolutely was not physically on the track but actually a fair distance from it. The bike that hit him went off course coming off the landing of the finish line tabletop right into the back of Harold. The injuries he sustained was a broken collarbone, shoulder, ribs, broken arm and hand and he also broke his leg and shattered his ankle and foot. He is in great spirits and looking forward to a speedy recovery.

WOW
That sucks for Harold. My thoughts are with him.

I've had my share of close calls on the track but so far.....well you know.

Get well soon Harold.

Bump------Any updates guys? Hope all is well, post anything if you know anything please.

JM21

" title="Sad"> So sorry to hear of Harold's misfortune! He will definitely be in our prayers!