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Chad Reed went down hard on the last lap of the 2014 San Diego SX while running 4th and trying to pass Ken Roczen for 3rd. Early word was that Reed is okay, but was spitting up blood. He was transported by ambulance to the local hospital from the race for more observation and spent Saturday night there. While in the hospital, Chad was told he has three broken bones: collarbone, scapula and T1 vertebrae. Chad and his wife, Ellie, later posted on Instagram and Twitter that next weekend’s Dallas SX is surprisingly still in the plans for the Discount Tire Racing rider.
Hopefully, the tough Australian is okay and is able to suit up next weekend in Dallas, but it seems like a gnarly decision to make. With the crash, and his 12th place finish, the #22 is still 3rd in the 450SX Championship. You can watch video of Reed’s San Diego SX crash by clicking here>>>
“So not the news I wanted 3 broken bones 1) scapula 2) collarbone 3) T1 Explains the pain I guess.. Sometimes things don’t make sense it’s that love hate relationship you have with racing But every Saturday night they drop the gate. In 6 days I plan to be there! Thanks for all the preyers hope to make y’all proud 22 supporters”
“3 broken bones. Scapula , collarbone & T1. @crtwotwo has a pain threshold that exceeds any normal rate but Who knows how the weekend will be. Racing at this level is tough on a healthy body. Unfortunately this is something he has experienced multiple times in his career. It’s far from pretty and watching ur husband cry in pain is something I don’t advise. But his heart would hurt worse by quitting. The kids and I will meet him in Dallas on Friday and we aim to stay in this fight. Our path is never the easy one but we will never give up. #22 #therapyweek #nevergiveup
Update 2-12-2014: Chad Reed tweeted a picture of his shoulder injury. Ouch! Check out pic and tweet below.
Yep it still hurts !
#4days http://t.co/nNfyTHSf0t
— Chad Reed (@CRtwotwo) February 12, 2014
You can read all the latest injury update tweets from Chad Reed, Ellie Reed and his team manager, Dave Osterman below Reed’s pic below.
The latest updates from Chad Reed, his wife, Ellie Reed, and Chad’s team manager, Dave Osterman, below.
When he got news of his actual injuries we decided to stick to our goal of Dallas. Bc nothing helps the body heal like having a goal in
— Ellie Reed (@mrstwotwo) February 11, 2014
Front of you. So what if he can't race. At least he will know he did everything he could & didn't just walk away. That's who we are.
— Ellie Reed (@mrstwotwo) February 11, 2014
We aren't going to cry on the sidelines we are going to work our asses off day and night to be back as soon as possible.
— Ellie Reed (@mrstwotwo) February 11, 2014
We have been around a long time for a reason. The love , the drive and making smart decisions. chad knows what he can do.
— Ellie Reed (@mrstwotwo) February 11, 2014
I would rather have a goal in front of me to try and achieve than no goals at all.
— Ellie Reed (@mrstwotwo) February 11, 2014
His Health is ALWAYS the number 1 priority!
— Ellie Reed (@mrstwotwo) February 11, 2014
3 broken bones. Scapula , collarbone & T1. crtwotwo has a pain threshold that exceeds any normal rate… http://t.co/KFBYaNxa70
— Ellie Reed (@mrstwotwo) February 10, 2014
So not the news I wanted
3 broken bones
1) scapula 2) collarbone 3) T1
Explains the pain I… http://t.co/jGQ1K0w4RK
— Chad Reed (@CRtwotwo) February 10, 2014
I'm outta here!! Onto the next hospital..#drugsarebad #hurting http://t.co/LPlJRvV8u8
— Chad Reed (@CRtwotwo) February 9, 2014
Thanks for all the support and preyers! Still not 100% sure what’s up Trying to check myself outta hospital so I can go get scans X-ray&mri
— Chad Reed (@CRtwotwo) February 9, 2014
I’m not confident in this hospital so I’ll let y’all know when I know more..
— Chad Reed (@CRtwotwo) February 9, 2014
22 spending night in hospital. More info when we are better informed. That’s all for now. #thx #22love #private4now
— Ellie Reed (@mrstwotwo) February 9, 2014
My crtwotwo is 1 tough SOB! If it ain’t broke…DALLAS!! Stay tuned. http://t.co/AGtbGGpAaM
— Dave Osterman (@Ozzytwotwo) February 9, 2014
Believe it. Being at the hospital with crtwotwo was inspiring. Down but certainly not out!! Today we… http://t.co/V1hD2NepDd
— Dave Osterman (@Ozzytwotwo) February 9, 2014