Watts and son Rionn at the '09 Yadkinville GNCC last weekend.
This just in from Shane Watts Events and Promotions Coordinator Megan Calkins:
Off-road racing legend Shane Watts was seriously injured yesterday in a crash while setting up for a Dirt Wise Riding School in Warrensburg, Missouri. Watts endoed off of a creek bank and was drilled in the back by his bike. He was forced to walk out by himself. From what we know right now, Watts has fractured the T-5, 6, and 7 vertebrae and is in the ICU awaiting possible surgery to stabilize one of those vertebrae. Along with some broken ribs and other minor injuries sustained in his crash the doctors are keeping him immobilized to prevent any further damage. Shane’s wife, Carrie took an early flight this morning to Kansas City, Missouri where he is currently hospitalized at the Research Medical Center. There will be more scans coming soon and further updates will be given as soon as available. Please keep Wattsy and his family in your thoughts and prayers!
For the latest on Wattsy’s condition keep checking back to Digital Offroad and keep an eye on www.shanewatts.com
