Crusty Demon - Emma McFerran update
Crusty Demons rider Emma McFerran was involved in an incident during the Crusty Demonstration at the Australian Superbike Championship, round 2 at Hidden Valley Raceway Darwin.
Emma was treated on the scene by series medical team Suzuki RACESAFE. She sustained a knock to the head and was unconscious but regained consciousness at the scene. She sustained a suspected fractured wrist and suspected injury to her elbow. She was treated at the circuit medical centre and is in a stable condition. She has been transferred to Royal Darwin Hospital for further asessment and care.
An update on her condition will be provided at a further time.
The remaining performances will continue as scheduled, with today's performances to be located on the pit straight.
CHIEF MINISTER MESSAGE
Darwin will host Round 2 of the 2012 Australian Superbike Championship at Hidden Valley from 20-22 April.
Confidence in the Darwin Round by competitors, manufacturers and teams was reinforced with Hidden Valley being awarded 2011 Round of the Championship, for the second consecutive year.
The three day Thriller Pass will enable Territorians to witness first class Superbike action, with four additional classes of road-racing machines taking to the track. The weekend is expected to attract 5000 spectators and I urge Territorians to throw their support behind these elite sportsmen.
The Championship is likely to entice around 80 factory and private teams to Darwin. The teams will bring with them their crew, family and supporters and will provide a welcome boost to our local economy. Some of the teams will no doubt extend their stay to experience the ‘run off’ and the opportunity to catch a Barra.
I encourage you to join me in welcoming the Australian Superbike Championship back to the Territory.
Paul Henderson
Chief Minister