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Glenn Irwin’s Snetterton BSB practice crash “could’ve been so much worse,” the PBM Ducati rider has said.
Glenn Irwin provided an update on his condition after a practice crash at the Snetterton BSB event, where he high-sided exiting turn nine on Saturday morning. He was taken to a hospital in Norwich following an assessment at the circuit’s medical centre. In a video shared on social media from the hospital, Irwin described his injuries, including a shattered sacrum and a pelvis fracture, which may require surgery. Irwin expressed gratitude for the quick response of fellow riders Andrew Irwin and Rory Skinner and acknowledged the impact of his absence on his championship aspirations this season. Despite the setback, Irwin remains determined to make a comeback and pursue his goal of winning the British Superbike Championship. He was second in the standings before the crash, trailing points leader Bradley Ray, who now holds a 22-point lead over Kyle Ryde after a strong performance in Race 1 at Snetterton.
