Whack was on his road bike training for a half-ironman and got hit by a FedEx truck today. He got wedged under the rear tire and had to be airlifted to the hospital. He sent the following to the team via Twitter himself:

Whack wrote:I have 7 broken ribs, 6 spinal fracturs, and a bad-ass case of road rash. I had right of way and the truck floated a stop sign. I laid the bike down at 25mph to avoid, but she slowed and I acted like a doorstop for the rear tire. They had to back the truck up to get me out. So very lucky. Really did think the truck was just going to roll right over me. I would've been finished. I'll keep you updated...

Whack is in the hospital for several tests & scans, but please keep him in your thoughts and prayers! I'm sure he'll read your comments whenever he gets around to it (whether here or on Facebook etc.)!

We've already tweeted with him a bunch and he seems in good spirits!


I'll just finish with what I wrote on his Facebook wall:

Lawndart wrote:Hope you feel better real soon!!! So glad you're still with us. It's been a "Whack'ed" year, so no wonder you had to be THE attention hog. (J/k)... Seriously, take care of yourself and know that you're in my thoughts Bro Montana.

I am glad to hear that you are still with us - sounds like it could have been much worse, keep your spirits up and get better soon!

Very glad and thankful to hear you're alive enough to keep us in the loop! Man, like we need another miracle around here. Keep us updated on the recovery, be well!

Jesus Christ man Let's all go sue FedEx together! Get well soon brother!

Whack? First me and now you? Man it just isn't our year. Get better bro and you need anything just call. Guess it's a bad year for virtual solo pilots...watch out for yourself Panther!

Hey Gang-

Thx for the well-wishes. Things could be much worse for sure. Looks like the internal bleeding has subsided, that was one of my biggest concerns. It really feels good to see how much support I'm getting and that's helping a lot. Thank You.

@Striker- holy crap huh, just sitting down with you this week gave me a lot of perspective on life, health, etc. That visit will definitely help my recovery.

Looks like 2-3 months of recovery... Just in time for the training window for Ironman to open up!!!

Thanks to all. I'll keep you updated.

Wow! Good to hear you're not anymore hurt than you are, that couldn't have been much fun Wedged under the tire, incredible.

I know you'll make a quick recovery - you solo pilots are very resilient!

I hope you told that FedEx driver in your best Ice-Man impersonation "Every time you get behind the wheel of that FedEx truck, you're unsafe. I don't like you because you're dangerous."

Whack,

My thoughts and prayers are with you man. Just yesterday while on my 15 mile bike ride I had a mirror from a truck brush my arm. Freaked me out but did not knock me over. I can't imagine what happened to you. Glad to hear you are in good spirits and that you are ok. Striker and you are both very lucky to still be here with us. Let's pray nothing else happens to our team. Take care buddy!!!

Con

OMG! I can't believe it!

I guess we must be happy you are still alive Whack, but......damn!!!

My thoughts are with you and I wish you strength for a fast and good recovery!!!

Blaze decided you definitely just earned your callsign, dude!

Wow lucky.
All of us at the VRA wish you a speedy recovery buddy, get well soon.

Beaker wrote:Blaze decided you definitely just earned your callsign, dude!

More like lived up to it. Possible next callsign- Chock

Recover well, Whack!

Tailhook wrote:Possible next callsign- Chock

Good one Tailhook!

Teej said the exact same thing last night via Twitter:

Teej wrote:"CHOCK!" (too soon?)

Glad you're still with us bud, this has been one crazy year...

Get well soon Whack!!!

Ohh man I wish you the best of luck and everyone does from the VRA!

Best wishes from Sweden