Michael Willard hurt.

stizzle
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Edited Date/Time 1/19/2012 9:05am
From RacerX.


It saddens us to bring you this news, two-time Canadian East Champion has suffered an injury this past Tuesday and he will be unable to race the Toronto SX. Michael was testing and riding at the Osborn Training facility, they had just put in a riding session and decided that the track needed some attention. While trying to affix an attachment to the tractor Michael’s feet were struck by part of the tractor. Michael’s right foot suffered several minor breaks and his left foot suffered the majority of the damage.

It is still unclear as to how severe the damage is as he has an appointment with a specialist in Columbus, OH. today that will better diagnose his injury. It is his focus to try to be ready to finish out the final race of the West Series and the Las Vegas Final. Michael would like to express a Thank You to his supporters and let the Canadian fans know how truly sorry he is that he will be unable to attend this race. The Canadian soil has been good to him and he was looking forward to having a break out weekend. We will keep you posted on when you can expect to see Michael Willard back in action.

Michael would also like to that all his sponsors that have made this season possible –

Cycra, Roland Sands, Fox Racing Shox, Motorex, Championship Powersports, Pirelli, Moose, Parts Unlimited, FMF, Wiseco, Powersport Graphics, Alpinestars, Renthal, RK, Excel, CV4, DP Drakes, DP Clutches, Twinair, Von Zipper, Ogio, SDG, Braking, Sunstar, Boyesen, East Coast Wheels, Works Connection, RG3 Tripleclamps, Vans, Quicksilver, CTI, and One Industries Helmets.
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Adam43
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3/27/2008 1:27pm
Thats crazy, wonder if they were trying to hitch a bucket up?
bogdan912
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3/27/2008 1:29pm
Yikes! Thats a big fear of mine when messing around with heavy equipment... Once it starts goin theres no stoppin it...
kaw rider9
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3/27/2008 2:11pm Edited Date/Time 4/16/2016 6:28pm
:shock: Suck's to hear, Hope he heal's up soon!
rallendude
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3/27/2008 2:12pm
I was thinking more like a box blade on a tractor.

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3/27/2008 4:59pm
Damn, hate to read this. Foot injuries are tough to heal, especially when you injure both of them at the same time like Michael!
Friday
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3/27/2008 8:25pm
Man,I hate to hear that.Mikey is such a great kid.Prayers sent for quick healing and a full recovery.I just spoke to him at Perris 2 weeks ago.He was dialing in a new bike.Get well Mike.
andymoto
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3/27/2008 8:27pm
Best wishes for speedy and full recovery MW....Cool cat.
3/27/2008 8:51pm Edited Date/Time 4/16/2016 6:28pm
[quote="BobbyM":2tx6ow4h]man that sux. here's to a speedy and full recovery[/quote:2tx6ow4h]
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se7enmx
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3/28/2008 9:01am
He hopefully will be back for Seattle. He is our guy here at FOX Racing Shox. He has been doing a great job for us in the Westcoast Supercross races. It's been fun working with him and his dad and CYCRA Racing.
Rupert X
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3/28/2008 9:53am
Michael is back from the doctor and recovering at home.

Micheal and his brother were down at the O.T.F (Osborn Training Facility)

in Tennessee or NC or something...

Zach Osborne was on the Massey Ferguson tractor, Michael was trying to attach the

roto-tiller to the PTO. (Attaching shtuff to tractor PTO's is often difficult, dangerous

and a category five pain the assss... Just sayin'......)

The tiller was on a bind and somehow spun and fell onto Michael's feet.

No broken bones, left foot (shifter) got the worse of it, she was crushed pretty bad

by the tines of the tiller. Hopes to ready for Seattle....

*Just got off phone with Cheryl and Michael...
stizzle
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3/28/2008 1:56pm
Thanks for the update.

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