Glenn Irwin began the third BSB round at Snetterton in second place in the championship standings Glenn Irwin suffered fractures to his hip socket and pelvis after crashing during a free practice session at the third round of the British Superbike Championship at Snetterton on Saturday. The Northern Ireland rider came off his Hager PBM Ducati at Turn Nine during FP3 and the session was subsequently red-flagged. After initially being taken to the circuit medical centre for x-rays on his hip and right leg, the 35-year-old was then transported to Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital for further scans and assessment. A statement issued by BSB race organisers later on Saturday explained the extent of his injuries. "Following a CT scan at Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, Glenn Irwin has been found to have fractures to his hip socket and pelvis. He is in stable condition," they revealed. "Glenn will be reviewed tomorrow by the specialist team to decide an ongoing management plan." Irwin was ruled out of Saturday's opening BSB race of the weekend, which was won by series leader, Yamaha rider Bradley Ray. Ray took his fifth win of the season, with defending champion Kyle Ryde second, Honda Racing's Tommy Bridewell completing the podium positions and Leon Haslam fourth. Ray now leads the championship standings with 104 points, followed by Ryde on 82, Haslam on 77 and Irwin on 74. Irwin's brother Andrew crashed out on lap four of the weekend opener while challenging for a top-12 spot. Two further races are scheduled for Sunday. Glenn Irwin had secured four podium finishes from the first five races of the season at Oulton Park and Donington to occupy second in the series ahead of this weekend's action. From Carrickfergus in county Antrim, is an 11-time Superbike race winner at the North West 200 international road races, but called it quits on that branch of the sport before this year's event. Meanwhile, Dubliner Jack Kennedy won the 10-lap Supersport sprint race for Honda Racing on Saturday, from Donegal's Rhys Irwin, with Fermanagh native Lee Johnston fifth.
Irwin suffers fractures in Snetterton practice crash
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Glenn Irwin, a prominent competitor in the British Superbike Championship, faced a serious setback during the third round of the series at Snetterton. While participating in a free practice session, Irwin crashed his Hager PBM Ducati at Turn Nine, resulting in fractures to his hip socket and pelvis. The incident occurred during FP3, leading to the session being red-flagged for safety reasons. Irwin, 35, was initially treated at the circuit medical center where x-rays were conducted on his hip and right leg. He was later transported to Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital for further evaluation, where a CT scan confirmed the extent of his injuries. A statement from the British Superbike race organizers confirmed that he is currently in stable condition and will be assessed by a specialist team to determine the next steps in his recovery process.
Due to his injuries, Irwin was unable to compete in the opening race of the weekend, which was ultimately won by Bradley Ray, the current championship leader. Ray's victory marked his fifth win of the season, further consolidating his lead in the championship standings with 104 points. Following him were defending champion Kyle Ryde in second place and Tommy Bridewell in third. Irwin had been performing well prior to this incident, securing four podium finishes in the first five races of the season, which positioned him second in the rankings with 74 points. The unfortunate crash not only affected Irwin's championship aspirations but also impacted his brother Andrew, who crashed out of the same race while vying for a top-12 finish. Two additional races are scheduled for Sunday, but Irwin's participation remains uncertain as he focuses on recovery from his injuries.
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