Geoff Kaiser injured Sunday
 

Geoff was injured yesterday while testing a midget. He has some fractured vertebrae and will need to be in a back brace to heal. He is in the Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne. He is in a lot of pain but has no other apparent injuries. There will be several very rough days until the swelling and bruising subside.

The accident happened when the car slid off the track and dug in to the soft earth and did a series of flips. It landed right side up, but that final landing was what caused the compression of the vertebrae.

I will update as news is available.

Re: Geoff Kaiser injured Sunday
 

Thanks for the update Tom. Thoughts and prayers go out to Geoff and hope that the healing process begins immediately and his recovery is full and quick.

Re: Geoff Kaiser injured Sunday
 

The Moore Racing Enterprises LLC team wishes a speedy recovery for Geoff Kaiser. One of the best pavement specialists in the country. He will be back!! We will have the car ready to go at Fort Wayne.

Don Moore
Moore Racing Enterprises LLC
http://www.clickdonmoore.com

Re: Geoff Kaiser injured Sunday
 

Get Well soon Geoff the jet! prayers sent.

Re: Geoff Kaiser injured Sunday
 

Hoping for a speedy recovery for him. He's going to be sore for a while.

Re: Geoff Kaiser injured Sunday
 

Get better buddy!!

Re: Geoff Kaiser injured Sunday
 

As an old pro in spinal injuries I feel for you. Make sure your Dr. is good and more important is your therapist. Being a dumb@** bike racer I went to work two days after a neck fracture. At the time I didnt relize the extent of my injury till awhile later, by then the bones healed kinda weird and not as strong. A mistake I wish I didnt make. Hang in there buddy, them there midgets bite.

Re: Geoff Kaiser injured Sunday
 

Prayers are being said for a full and speedy recovery for Geoff.

Patti

Re: Geoff Kaiser injured Sunday
 

Geoff,
Good luck on your recovery. Let me know if there's anything I can do to help.

Tom Paterson

Re: Geoff Kaiser injured Sunday
 

Get well Geoff...

Re: Geoff Kaiser injured Sunday
 

Geoff, remember rough times pass. I know you are disappointed, but think of Mike Fedorcak and other who have had to sit out.

I understand you will still be crew chief at Fort Wayne. You take care and stay up. We look forward to seeing you.

Best,
Tony Barhorst

Re: Geoff Kaiser injured Sunday
 

I visited Geoff last night at the hospital and he was much improved. He had eaten dinner and been up a few times with the brace on. He still has a lot of pain but he was able to make conversation (about racing, of course). As of last night he had not been able to talk to the neuro specialist so there is no word on how long he will be there. He is comfortable and not in danger and the hospital is really nice so I don't think there is any reason to hurry.

Re: Geoff Kaiser injured Sunday
 

Get well, Geoff. The #43's prayers are with you.

Re: Geoff Kaiser injured Sunday
 

Take your time Geoff and make sure you have a good specialist in what ever injury you have. I've been in your shoes some years ago and it takes time to heal. I wish you a speedy recovery. Get well soon!

Mike Cray

Spine injuries are probably the worst physical injury a person can suffer through. I've been there. No one knows true pain till they've had a back injury. However, with the proper doctor and therapy you can overcome it. Keep your head up man. Try to stay away for the painkillers as much as possible. I've seen too many people become dependent on them after spine injurys. It may suck without them, but in the long run you'll be much better off just avoiding them all together.

Re: Geoff Kaiser injured Sunday
 

Tough it out Geoff !

IOW is thinking about you. You'll be back on your horse for sure.