I konw he had that bad crash a while back and then at last weeks supercross RC had something on his race pants about him...  Just wondering how he's doing and if he'll be able to race again.
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April 13, 2006\n\nFrom Tony Gardea, Next Level Sports Management\n\nIt’s been over five weeks since Ernesto’s terrible crash and I wanted to send along another note to update everyone on his condition. He was transported on Tuesday to a hospital in Colorado, where he will begin an extensive rehabilitation program. This particular hospital is considered one of the best spinal cord injury facilities in the world and has an experienced staff of doctors and therapists who will give Ernesto the support and drive to fight through the very tough road ahead. \nHe received excellent treatment at Riverside County Regional and made many, many friends. From neurosurgeons to nurses to therapists, Ernesto’s upbeat personality, even through all of the tough times, was very contagious and he won over many in the intensive care unit. Those who visited Ernesto over the past few weeks can attest to this, especially when the “two person limit” in the room was constantly expanded to accommodate the long list of family, friends, and industry acquaintances who stopped in to visit.\n\nErnesto is still on a ventilator but his breathing has been getting stronger over the last few days and everyone (doctors included) fully expects his breathing to return to normal. He has good movement in his arms and wrists, with slight movement in his fingers that seems to be improving. He still has no feeling or movement from his chest down. However, through healing, hard work, and prayer, he can regain that during his stay in Colorado.\n\nHe continues to receive cards and letters from the thousands of fans who care so deeply for him. He enjoys having the cards read to him and finds inspiration from them. He personally asked me to thank everyone for their support and to let them know he us up for this fight and without them it would be tough to win.\n\nI’ll continue to keep you updated as he continues on this journey. Oh yeah, continue to send letters and cards and encourage others to do the same.\n\nThose wishing to send cards and letters in support of Ernie can mail them to:\n\nNext Level Sports Management\n28202 Cabot Road,\nSuite 300\nLaguna Nigel, CA 92677
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Not really.\nLast time (2005) he won by a whisker with Kimi breathing down his neck.\nThis time too, Michael is giving him a hard time.\n\nMay be because he has won the last 3 races in succession, the feeling of boredom has set in. But I reckon Michael and Ferrari are not out of steam yet, and Mclaren as usual will bring their act toghther later rather than sooner.\n\nBoring is what Rossi is doing to motogp...
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Woo my man rocked today! He tore the track UP! I'm so happy to see him doing so well. It's great when Tony wins...even his victory celebrating is cool...he climbs fences! That man rocks!!!!!!!!!!!! Go #20!
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I know when he made a funny speech at the banquet one year about having to wear the HANS device and he had it on underneath his jacket...I also know that he had a bad stomach flu once and was not expected to finish the race but he won and there was no post race interview, no thanks to my sponsor or anything, he headed straight for his trailer...I think he messed himself....
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He got out of the car with a helmet on!  What a P..ssy! No one does that!  He was looking to pick a fight and not take a punch.\n\nAnd kenseth was coming over to apologize.  \n\nPlus Gordon was running guys off the track all day. He got what he deserved.\n\n(Gordon getting spun out on the last lap cost me ten bucks, but I still think he wasn't being fair)
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It would appear his options were fairly limited; it was either a job as a test driver in Formula One or toiling in the Champ Car series (with Red Bull sponsorship). I think he made the right choice and yes, he deserves another chance as a full-time driver in F1; perhaps he'll get it in 2008..
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Sounds like people from the 10 team and the Harvicks were exchanging words as they were walking. While this was going on, someone deliberately or accidentally bumped into them and they were both knocked off their feet.  Yep, everyone got called to the Oval Office (as DW calls it).  Didn't hear the part about the foot being run over.  Wouldn't surprise me, though. A lot going on in a small space.  It happens.  Bob Dillner broke the story. I think, so he is going to be REAL careful to get his facts straight this time, especially when Kevin Harvick is concerned.\n\nSpeed Report just did an update--there was yelling and some shoving. Both Kevin and DeLana were knocked down.  A NASCAR official injured his ankle (it sounded like they were in the area of the pit box, which was moving, and the official was trying to break it up).
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The surgery was completed not long ago. He had metal implants to hold the ankle together and is recovering now. He will live, but he will never race again
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Armstrong seems steadfast by his retirement statements.  So with that in mind, I don't think we'll see him in any more professional racing.\n\nIn the meantime, it seems as though his longtime teammate and "lieutenant" George Hincapie is being primed to fill his shoes as team leader & frontman. \n\nI'd say look for Hincapie to be the man to watch in this year's Tour.
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i agree with you and papabil. he has gotten better as the year has gone on. in his first full year with tony jr. as his crew chief(from 2000-2004 tony sr. was crew chief and tony jr. car chief), they started out so-so but they have gotten stronger and stronger all year long. they have run well enough during the chase to win the title, but they just haven't gotten the finishes. they led for a while at kansas, talladega, and atlanta, and have been strong at every chase track. i think next year is going to be juniors year. i think they're going to come out of the gate strong and not look back. that budwieser team is really starting to gel.
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Man, that poor guy.  He's been wrestling for over 10 yrs!!!  He's going to have to give up sometime!!  I bet he just needs some time off and hopefully he'll be back!!  All that wrestling has to be taking a toll on his body!!
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Stewart Sustains Fracture of Right Scapula from Accident in Nextel Cup Race at Charlotte\nJoe Gibbs Racing driver Tony Stewart sustained a fracture of his right scapula in Sunday's Coca-Cola 600 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series race when a flat right front tire sent his No. 20 Chevrolet into the SAFER barrier on the outside retaining wall of turn one \nStewart was running in the 25th position when the accident happened on lap 33 of the 400-lap race. \n\nAccording to doctors at the Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, N.C., a CT scan revealed a minimally displaced fracture at the tip of the right scapula. \n\nStewart is scheduled to meet with Joe Gibbs Racing's team physicians on Tuesday for further evaluation. \n\nAn update on Stewart's condition will be provided following that evaluation.
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I dont know....I heard on the radio this morning he got hurt....I hope not.hes too sexy........go to BET.COM and find out more
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Maybe that is why he has made a couple of mistakes on the track lately...
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I like Martin.  He's a great driver, and even though he's getting up there in age, he's still doing really well!  He's a nice guy, and he doesn't start much trouble - plus he's earned the respect of all of the driver's, so you don't hear bad things about him too often.  Even when he wrecks, and is done for the day, he isn't disappointed.  He always seems to be in a good mood.  He's always having a good time, and that's what NASCAR is about in the first place.  I'm a Jr. fan, but I have major respect for Mark.  He's a great driver, and definitely one of my favorites.
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I don't know much about supercross. But I can tell you that the age of 14 is when you have to give up for most motor racing on a professional level.  If you hadn't started training by then.  Its sad, but you really aren't going to make it.
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Awesome news!\n\n  I was unaware of this, so thanks for the good news.\nIvan is a great cyclist, with a great attitude and one of the best mountain climbers in the world (easily in the top 5).\nI think Basso is a much better fit with the Discovery Team then with his old CSC team. \n\nI'm also a big fan of Tyler Hamilton, who was suspended, due to doping (wrongly) accusations two years ago. Tyler has a very similar riding style, when compared with Ivan Basso.\n\nRemember all of the past TDFs where Lance Armstrong and Hamilton where always side by side on the mountain. stages? I don't know if Ivan would be able to endure the pain that Tyler did in the 2003 TDF, where at the end of stage 1, he was involved in a 35 rider accident where he broke his collar-bone in two places. He continued on to win the 17th stage and finish the Tour in 4th place overall.\n\nSo, as far as Discovery Team taking on Tyler's 28 year old, Ex-CSC teammate, Ivan Basso?  It should be an awesome move for everyone involved. \n\nI could easily see Ivan taking the Discovery team back to the Yellow, hopefully restoring the world's confidence in an American team once again.\n\nI can hardly wait!\n\nResponse to Ross:\n\n   By the way Ross, watch that stage again!  Ivan never beat Lance! That mountain stage win was a courtesy win given as a gift to Basso from Armstrong. Lance has a lot of respect for Basso and considered him to be a rider that could one day take his place. Watch the tour footage and you'll see Lance wave Basso on before reaching the finish. Lance gave up several yellow jerseys to other riders that he felt deserved it, as long as he had the overall lead, that was all that matterd to Lance.\n\nResponse to Doping Accusations by the (angry) Europeans:\n\nI myself, have never touched a drug in my life, yet years ago I tested positive twice, by the sport I was involved in. I retested again and was found innocent on both accounts.\n\nThan again when I was 17, I failed a polygraph that I was completely truthful on. I didn't get the job I was applying for, but I learned an important life lesson, not all test are fair and without fault.\n\nAs far as Floyd Landis, I can't be sure one way or the other. I hope that Landis is innocent, but that jury is still out for now.\n\nAs far as Tyler Hamilton, I without a doubt believe that he was wrongfully accused and hopefully he will soon be vindicated.\n\nEuropeans: Get over it! The Americans are here, they're viable contenters and they're here to stay. So shut up, get in that saddle and ride.