Quote:Hopkins then lost control of his GSV-R and was catapulted out of the seat and landed heavily on the circuit. The race was stopped as both the rider and machine were removed from the track. Unfortunately, Friday pmÔÇÖs injuries were compounded and more significantly the fracture to his left foot became a full dislocation of the broken bone.

ÔÇ£Well, IÔÇÖm battered and bruised. I had one of the worst high-sides IÔÇÖve ever had on Friday and then came close to topping that one off this afternoon,ÔÇØ said Hopkins.

ÔÇ£It was my fault really. IÔÇÖve been taking a few painkillers that IÔÇÖve been getting from Dr Costa. I just tried to do the best I could and stick with the lead group, but unfortunately my foot was bandaged up and I just lost feeling in it. That was really dangerous because you are on the edge of the tyre so much here. With a broken foot, I just couldnÔÇÖt feel it on the shifter and I tried to keep my foot clear but accidentally hit the lever on that corner, the bike shifted to second and then I was flying.ÔÇØ

ÔÇ£Looks like I wonÔÇÖt be doing too much moto-crossing at home now. I was also planning to do some promotional events with Red Bull and Crescent during the break, but I need to be at home and recover for Brno. I went well there last year and IÔÇÖm desperate to get a good result

Mike Wrote:Managed to see it live at VIR. Was sick to my stomach and reminded why bikes = dumb.