A Cirencester motorcyclist has been seriously injured in a superbike championship crash.
Rider Josh Day was involved in a ‘heavy’ crash during the first lap of the Quattro Group British Supersport Championship Race at Donington Park Circuit in Derby on Saturday (21 May).
A spokesperson for Bennetts British Superbike Championship said Josh sustained a “significant head injury” and was placed into a medically induced coma.
The crash involved a second motorcyclist David Jones, who suffered a shoulder injury.
The spokesperson added: “He was stabilised and put in a medically induced coma at the medical centre by the BSB medical team before being transferred to Queens Medical Centre/University Hospital, Nottingham for further investigations and treatment.”
In an update on Sunday (22 May), they confirmed that Josh’s condition is improving.
“Josh’s sedation was decreased this morning so he could wake from the induced coma. He is becoming more alert and, despite a broken jaw, has managed to eat soft food and drink.”
