Bostrom Has Close Call During Race

AMA Superbike rider
Eric Bostrom had a close call in this weekend's final race of the
season at Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham, Alabama, after a
crash left him with a serious wound.
Bostrom and Suzuki's Brett McCormick were fighting for fifth place
when both went down in what seemed like a routine crash. Yet the
footpeg on Bostrom's bike shattered, leaving a knife-like piece of
metal to slice open Bostrom's thigh. Doctors later told him that
the incision came just centimeters from his femoral artery, which
could have been life-threatening.
Eric's brother Ben, also a professional rider, was held out of the
race with a pair of broken ribs, but he watched the near tragedy
unfold. He told the Cycle News that Eric was incredibly lucky.
"It scared me. I was up all night just thinking how close we came
to losing our brother on the stupidest little crash," he said.
Bostrom laid blame on McCormick for being a bit too aggressive, as
well as the on-site medical staff, who he feels didn't respond
quickly enough.
Whether riding in motorsport competitions or for pleasure, bikers
should always practice safety and be sure they have the latest in
motorcycle helmets and riding apparel with safety features.