Dirt Quake hero, long time ally of Sideburn and total one-off, Guy Martin had an horrendous crash at the Dundrod 150 last week. This race is part of the Ulster GP race festival and held on the fastest racetrack in the world (with a faster average speed than even the Isle of Man TT, with a lap record speed of 133.997mph). Guy was leading the race, ahead of outright lap record holder Bruce Anstey, when he was viciously highsided.
He suffered multiple broken bones: five vertebrae; hand; sternum and is very badly beaten up. He's had his spine pinned. It means his Triumph-supported attempt at the land speed record is now postponed until further notice.
It seems a little bit mercenary, but I'll say it anyway... Guy fans might like the Sideburn x Guy Martin T-shirt we have a few of. Every order gets a Chris Watson-designed Guy sticker too (while stocks last). G
Guy in happier times, 2014.
Get well soon Guy.
ReplyDeleteJunior Kickstart moment at the end there...
ReplyDeletespeedy recovery guy, not too speedy though, might give us the advantage at 'the quake' next year!
ReplyDeleteand I'll give you forty quid for the salvage....
Checked himself out of hospital Belfast.
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A speedy recovery Guy and hope that Marshall who slipped over didn't do hisself too much damage either!
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