WorldSBK:

In Saturday’s Misano race Davies crashed out of the lead on the final lap after he was locked in an intense battle with championship rival Jonathan Rea (Kawasaki Racing Team). The crash saw Rea unable to avoid colliding with the Ducati man after he fell from his machine.

Davies was then transported to Rimini Hospital for further medical assessment and diagnosed with a closed thoracic trauma. Following checks throughout the afternoon, it was established that he had suffered a fracture of the transverse process of L3 (3rd lumbar vertebrae), as well as a contusion of the left thumb.

He was therefore declared unfit to race on Sunday in Italy, but the latest update from his team indicates that he has a good chance of racing at the forthcoming Geico US Round over the 7th-9th July weekend at Laguna Seca.

There’s this thing in motorcycling called “ATGATT”. All The Gear, All The Time. Watch this video of a guy getting literally run over at about 50mph and realize that anyone you see riding on the street who isn’t wearing ATGATT is taking unnecessary risks. Thanks to my friend, fellow rider and WSBK photographer Jared Earle for the link.