Christiano Da matta Terrible Crash

Cristiano da Matta Involved in Crash at Road America
RuSPORT driver hits deer on track; airlifted to hospital



ELKHART LAKE, Wisc., Aug. 3, 2006 -- Champ Car World Series driver Cristiano da Matta (#10 RuSPORT Ford-Cosworth / Lola / Bridgestone) was involved in an on-track incident during today's open test session at Road America. Da Matta collided with a deer that had wandered onto the track, at approximately 3:08 pm CDT today.



Da Matta was quickly airlifted to Theda Clark Memorial Hospital in Neenah, Wisc. No further information on his condition is available at this time. Updates will be released by RuSPORT as they become available.

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Update on Condition of RuSPORT Driver Cristiano da Matta

Champ Car driver undergoes surgery after collision with deer at Road America



LOVELAND, Colo., Aug. 3, 2006 -- Champ Car World Series driver Cristiano da Matta (#10 RuSPORT Ford-Cosworth / Lola / Bridgestone) underwent emergency surgery after being involved in an on-track incident during today's open test session at Road America. Da Matta collided with a deer that had wandered onto the track, at approximately 3:08 pm CDT today.



Statement From Dr. Chris Pinderski, Champ Car Director of Medical Affairs:
"After arriving at Theda Clark Medical Center, a head CT scan showed Cristiano had suffered a subdural hematoma. He was urgently taken to the operating room for surgical removal of the hematoma and is now being observed in the intensive care unit."



Updates concerning da Matta's condition will be released when they become available.



RuSPORT has also announced that Justin Wilson and the No. 9 CDW / RuSPORT team will not participate in the final day of The Champ Car World Series Open Test at Road America on Friday, Aug. 3.

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MEDICAL REPORT CONCERNING 2002 CHAMP CAR WORLD SERIES CHAMPION CRISTIANO DA MATTA


INDIANAPOLIS (August 3, 2006) -- Champ Car World Series driver Cristiano da Matta (#10 RuSPORT Ford-Cosworth/Lola/Bridgestone) was injured Thursday when his car collided with a deer on-track during today's Champ Car Open Test at Road America.



Da Matta was airlifted to Theda Clark Memorial Hospital where he underwent emergency surgery for a subdural hematoma. The following is a statement released by Champ Car Medical Director Dr. Chris Pinderski.



"After arriving at Theda Clark Medical Center a head CT scan showed Cristiano had suffered a subdural hematoma. He was urgently taken to the operating room for surgical removal of the hematoma and is now being observed in the intensive care unit."



The series will continue to closely monitor the situation concerning the 2002 series champion and will issue immediate updates as they become available.


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I am praying for christiano life, I expect a recuperation of his.

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Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 08/04/2006 03:42AM by mimo.

Holy crap

I hope it was nothing more than a scare and Cristiano gets better and returns to racing. Must have been horrendous though

doesnt sound very good if he's in the ICU Best of luck to him.

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> doesnt sound very good if he's in the ICU Best of luck to him.

He's just had surgery around his brain. He's not about to get up and start dancing. It's standard. He's also in an induced coma apparently. Again, also standard procedure in such cases.

All the best to the guy - he's been damn lucky, and long may it continue.

As a side note, you've got to love TBK. As soon as someone's injured, everyone instantly starts putting a picture of the guy in their avatars and sigs. I'm all for wishing the guy the best, but they're all just a bunch of sheep over there.

Not as bad this time as before. Stuff like Paul Danas death, half the forum had the same av.

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Da Matta remains in critical condition

Cristiano da Matta continues to recover from the serious head injury he incurred following a high speed shunt at Road America yesterday.

He remains in the critical care unit of Theda Clark Memorial Hospital in Neenah, Wisconsin, and is being constantly monitored.

Da Matta suffered a subdural hematoma - bleeding between the brain and the skull - to the right side of his head.

The 32-year-old Brazilian struck a deer at a 130mph part of the 4.048-mile course. Skidmarks on the track indicate da Matta saw the deer as he came over the crest of the hill approaching Turn 6, and RuSPORT engineers have revealed he had got down to 90mph but could not avoid the animal, which struck his crash helmet.

The RuSPORT car swerved right and had a side-on impact with the concrete wall just after the bridge, and slid along it, crossing the gravel trap at Turn 6 before relatively gently hitting the tyre wall.

The Champ Car Safety Team were on the scene within 40 seconds and found da Matta unconscious.

Da Matta was not taken to the Champ Car Medical Center but was instead airlifted straight from the scene and taken to Theda Clark.

Close friends and colleagues Bruno Junqueira and Oriol Servia are reported to be at his bedside in intensive care and are expected to be joined by Tony Kanaan and Christian Fittipaldi.

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just found out, hope he makes a full recovery.

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RIP Jules, never to be forgotten. #KeepFightingMichael

how unlucky :/ and on CCWS's return to Road America also.
wish him a speedy recovery but it looks likely he wont be racing for a while.

I really hope Cristiano recovers from this, it's always terrible news to hear of any driver receiving serious injuries but he's one of my favourite drivers.

Get well soon.

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I really hope that Cristiano recovers...its a sad state of affairs when local fauna decides to end your career for you inadvertantly.

A couple of years ago, at the Bathurst 1000, a kangaroo jumped across the track into the path of Jim Richards(?) and ended his day...mind you, a V8 Supercar has a lot more protection than a ChampCar, but just when you thought the only thing to worry about was morons running down Hangar Straight in the middle of a race, now you have to dodge large animals on the track.

Good luck Cris, get better soon buddy!

WHOW!!!

I hope you get better soon Crisiano

I think everyone's thoughts are with him, Lets hope he recovers quickly & gets back behind the wheel asap

That is some kinda freak accident, how unlucky is that?

Good luck to the guy, hope he makes a full recovery

i could not beleive itv did not mention him once over the weekend

Da Matta's family shows gratitude

By Tim Redmayne Monday, August 7th 2006, 10:49 GMT


Cristiano da Matta's family have released a statement thanking everyone for the support they have shown since his accident last Thursday.

Da Matta is in a stable condition in the Intensive Care Unit at Theda Clark Medical Center in Neenah, Wisconsin, but under heavy sedation.

He was diagnosed with a subdural hematoma, a form of traumatic brain injury, after hitting a deer in testing at Elkhart Lake last week.

The Brazilian was airlifted to hospital where he was operated on, and initial CT scans showed no further bleeding. He does have further swelling, however this is common in such head injuries.

Da Matta's father, mother, two brothers and girlfriend arrived at the hospital on Friday night and have been with him since.

They said in a statement: "We have been fully briefed about Cristiano's condition, and the hospital staff has been providing us with frequent updates.

"We are very happy with the care that Cristiano is receiving here at Theda Clark Medical Center, and we are confident that he is getting the best care possible.

"We will continue to stay here with Cristiano for the foreseeable future, based on his recovery.

"The entire family would like to thank everyone for the tremendous outpouring of support we have received since Cristiano's accident, and continue to receive. Cristiano would appreciate it, and we know it will help him get through his recovery process."

After receiving many messages, anyone wishing to express their support for da Matta is asked to make a donation in his name to Hole in the Wall Camps, an official charity of Champ Car.

Donation information can be found by visiting [www.holeinthewallcamps.org]

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worrying times... still. thoughts as ever are with his family.

LOVELAND, Colo., Aug. 7, 2006, 7:00 pm EDT – The condition of Champ Car World Series driver Cristiano da Matta (#10 RuSPORT Ford-Cosworth / Lola / Bridgestone) continues to improve as he recovers from a serious head injury at Theda Clark Medical Center in Neenah, Wisc. Da Matta was injured after colliding with a deer that ran onto the track near Turn Six at Road America in Elkhart Lake, Wisc., on Thursday afternoon.

Earlier today, Champ Car Medical Director Dr. Chris Pinderski, who has been very involved in da Matta’s care and recovery process, flew to Wisconsin to monitor the condition of da Matta. He visited da Matta and spoke with da Matta's family and attending physician, Dr. Randall R. Johnson. The following statement is an update on da Matta’s medical status.

"Cristiano continues to make slow but steady progress while in the Intensive Care Unit at Theda Clark Medical Center. At this point in his recovery, Dr. Johnson has begun to decrease Cristiano's sedation. The care Cristiano has been receiving has been excellent and he'll remain in the Intensive Care Unit while his condition and progress are being monitored.”

Further updates on da Matta’s condition will be issued by RuSPORT as they become available.

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