Is Mike Alessi OK?

Question

He had a terrible crash where five or six other bikes ran over him.

here is the video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQNRFubW9KA&feature=bz301

James Stewart threw a little fit because they redflagged it and he was leading. Someone was hurt very bad and he didn't even seem to care.

Answer 1

I for one hope he is not too badly hurt, that looks awful. serious  crash, as bad as it gets going down in the landing area.  the Marshals were def right in red flagging it. first thing is safety. of the rider and the medics. had to be stopped. its always good to see the rider conscious before being moved. as I say I hope he is ok.

Answer 2

A very nasty stack and I think him lucky to come out of it with the injuries that he reportedly has.

The thing that I find terrible is the lack of haste that the marshalls show with him down on the track.  You would think that they were out for a sunday stroll.  I much prefer to see the marshalls rushing to take action when someone is down.

Answer 3

That race hasn't aired yet so this is the first time I've seen the crash. That was really bad. He was doing so well this season too. James is a bit of a cry baby. He is the best out there but I just don't care for his attitude. I hope Villopoto kicks the c**p out of him next year.

Answer 4

Depends on what you mean by OK. he will live, but has broken some ribs, collar bone, and punctured a lung......something like that....I think he is lucky to be alive and able to walk again.