Steve Maney race accident

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Just in case you may not have heard, Steve Maney went down in a horror smash at the Phillip Island Classic on Saturday afternoon. I had just been talking to him with a couple of fellow Commando riders and Steve was really pleased with how well his bike was going. It was the last race of the day the International Unlimited (England vs New Zealand vs Australia) all the big bore bikes on a packed grid. A TZ750 Yamaha lost its drive on the wind up to turn one, the bike behind stacked into it, glanced off and took down aa Triump and Steve's Commando speared straight into the wreckage. One bike blew up in a fireball and Steves wen bike end over. Amazingly it looked hardly damaged but it could be bent. Steve was airlifted to a local hospital and has a number of broken bones. I'm going to check which hosptal Steve is in and go and see him when visitors are allowed.

Mick
 
Sorry to hear that. You never know when you're going to get taken out while minding your own business, doesn't matter if it's on the street or on a track.

I sure hope the injuries are not very significant beyond the seriousness of multiple broken bones.
 
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Just in case you may not have heard, Steve Maney went down in a horror smash at the Phillip Island Classic on Saturday afternoon. I had just been talking to him with a couple of fellow Commando riders and Steve was really pleased with how well his bike was going. It was the last race of the day the International Unlimited (England vs New Zealand vs Australia) all the big bore bikes on a packed grid. A TZ750 Yamaha lost its drive on the wind up to turn one, the bike behind stacked into it, glanced off and took down aa Triump and Steve's Commando speared straight into the wreckage. One bike blew up in a fireball and Steves wen bike end over. Amazingly it looked hardly damaged but it could be bent. Steve was airlifted to a local hospital and has a number of broken bones. I'm going to check which hosptal Steve is in and go and see him when visitors are allowed.

Mick
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Ugh!

Mick, please wish him well from me.

-Kenny Cummings
 
I spoke to Steve's wife yesterday mornming.

He is out of Intensive care now, his hip has been plated. He also has a broken shoulder, collarbone and a punctured lung.

He won't be fit to fly home for a while though Val said she was hoping to fly out to see him this week.

If I hear any more in the meantime I'll let everbody know!

John
 
How old is he? That stuff takes more time to heal when you are middle aged.
 
Oh man, hope he recovers well. As an xray tech I've seen tons of broken collar bones and hips. A broken hip/pelvis is a pretty serious injury with major risk of infection. The surgery is far from fun... Hopefully in a few months he'll be good as new.
 
Mick, when you visit him, would you mind finding out the phone number to reach him at hospital, and posting it? I've know Steve for a good number of years, and I'd like to give him a call. Thanks.

Ken
 
Thanks for posting. I don't know him, I only know of him but I'm sure many others like myself appreciate and respect him for all he's developed and accomplished and share in the regret of this accident.

Ken, please let him know that all of us wish him a full and speedy recovery.
 
Gday All, what a spectacular weekend at the Island. Sadly it was greatly marred by the smash involving Steve. I had spent about an hour before hand talking to Steve anything Norton related, even giving him a hand to fit his fairing. I thanked him for his huge effort and cost involved in coming to Philip Island, as to all other teams very much appreciated. Steve could only be described as one of lifes gentlemans, easy to get along with and eager to share his knowledge. Loved to talk about racing back home and some of its characters, seeley920 & little bro Cormack rated highly. The photo below was taken of Steve and I about half an before the accident. I wish him a speedy recovery.
Steve Maney race accident

Another highlight of the weekend also was to catch up with Mick(ML). We were standing together watching the last race race and witnessed the carnage. In the fure Mick we will share many rides to come, preferably all on Nortons. Thanks Mick & keep us all posted
FOXY
 
Never met but spoken to him a couple of times. Wishing him a good recovery, bet it won't slow him down for too long!!
 
Hi
Thanks for letting us know about Steve. Wish him well. Hopefully we will see him back racing with us this season.
Any chance of a write up to let us know how Steves weekend was going before the crash?
Thanks all the best Chris
 
OK, got the update at 10:30 this Thursday morning. Steve is in the Alfred Hospital, Melbourne. In Patient reports: He is post op, out of intensive, conscious, condition satisfactory and making good progress. At present, visitors are restricted to family or prior approval. I will check again in a few days and see if I can visit. I was informed he has someone looking after his affairs.

If anyone wishes to call, the telephone number is +61 3 9276 2000. You will have to ask for In Patient inquiry and will be directed to that reception. They will ask for relevant details and they may put you through to Steve's room.

PS - Foxy thanks for posting that great pic of Steve and yourself in the pits.

Mick
 
Mick
Thanks for the update & contact details. I will send a get well card.
John thanks for the link to the MCN Australia site. Kicks our MCN site into a cocked hat! The videos are fantastic!
Just need to make these people start from the back! Never seen so much clear track in all my life!
all the best Chris
 
Had some parts from Steve in the past.What a great bloke,always time for a chat about bikes.
Get well soon mate.DC
 
Steve is recovering well. He's had the drain removed from his lung, but still on oxygen for the time being.

His collarbone and hip have been plated. He says if all goes well he might be allowed fly home in a weelk or so.

His wife arrived there this morning and is busy tidying up after him.....a bit like home from home!!

He doesn't remember too much about the accident, but thinks that the bike isn't too badly damaged.

Pretty good news all round considering what he's just been through!!

John
 
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