So you think your job has some health risks, maybe backbreaking work, stress etc? How about a career as a Grand Prix Motorcyclist? Wayne Rainey turned 54 today. He is a former American Grand Prix motorcycle road racer. He was characterized by his smooth, calculating riding style. During the late 80s and early 90s he had an intense rivalry with Kevin Schwantz as the two battled it out for titles. From 1990 to 1992, Rainey hit his stride earning three consecutive 500cc crowns for Yamaha. Rainey was well on his way to his fourth-consecutive title in 1993. He was leading the championship points and leading the GP when he suffered his career-ending crash at the Italian Grand Prix in Misano. He slid into the gravel trap at high speed, breaking his spine against the raked surface designed as a safety feature for car racing. (after the accident the course decided to go the other direction and incorporate other safety features). The injury handed the title over to his great rival, Schwantz. Raineys injuries rendered him permanently paralyzed from the chest down. Check out how smooth Rainey was and some of the accidents he somehow managed to flip tumble and stand up from. His career ending accident is not on this clip but there is a clip of it on YouTube - youtu.be/wHMUlt6YgS4
Posted on: Thu, 23 Oct 2014 17:27:41 +0000
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