News on Mike Rivera (NE Shifter series)

Chris Tyrrel · Joined: 09 Apr 2009 Posts: 186

Mike had a work accident on Saturday and was injured pretty badly. This is a quote from his wife:

I thank god today for my husband. Yesterday morning he fell 30+ feet off a roof onto concrete. Shattering his wrist, ankle and heel bones into a hundred pieces. He truly is blessed to be alive. To see him in this much pain is hard 4 me to bare. He will not be walking for at least 6 months. Ty to everyone for the well wishes. please keep him in your prayers.

For those that do not know Mike he is one of the most well liked people in the paddock area. He is a friend to everyone, and is willing to help out no matter what. He has been a huge ambassador to shifter racing in the North East and started the NESHIFTER series that has grown tremendously. I visited Mike yesterday at the hospital and he is in extreme pain. He will have a long recovery and could use thoughts and prayers from all.
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Enzo Iadevaia · Posted: Mon Oct 01, 2012 2:02 pm Post subject:

WOW.. Thank God he's alive.. I hope he has a full recovery...

Chris do you have details on which hospital, room number, phone number, etc...

Ed Oberholtzer · Joined: 27 Mar 2008 Posts: 37

Chris - Is there an address that we can use to send cards/notes?

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Tim Armstrong · Joined: 18 Sep 2006 Posts: 41

We're thinking about you buddy, get well soon. I was talking to some other drivers up here and we'd like to help with a fund raiser at the next event if possible. I know Mike is self employed, and medical bills can be big.

Bernard Muminovic · Joined: 24 Jul 2009 Posts: 604

Ed Watts · Posted: Tue Oct 02, 2012 10:35 am Post subject:

Ed Watts · Posted: Tue Oct 02, 2012 10:36 am Post subject:

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Stephen Savino III · Joined: 03 Jul 2012 Posts: 24

I am all for it! Lets get the word out..

mike rivera · Posted: Tue Oct 02, 2012 7:37 pm Post subject:

Hey guys, You obviously know I'm not the one typing, but I wanted to keep you guys up to date. First off I want to thank everyone for your love and support. It means the world to me. I would imagine most of you heard I have had the worst 4 days of my life. I haven't had the chance to measure yet but I fell off a 2- story roof. I landed pretty good but unfortunately not like a cat. The short story goes I shattered my clutch wrist and exploded my braking heel . Hope someone laughed at that cause thats about all the humor I have right now. Surgery #1 for the wrist went well. We will know more about the wrist and the heel when we go back. As of right now I have to much swelling for them to do surgery on my heel. I will be laid up for awhile and will continue to keep you posted. I do appreciate what you guys are trying to do for me but please take that money and get a new guy out on the track. Yes the bills will be hard but you all know me I love to work. I'll get er' done. I will be at Jersey to watch one of the best races of the year. Anyone out there need a tuner in a wheelchair??? I dont come cheap. about a $100,000 will do. Love you guys and thank you soo much.
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Paul Makarucha · Posted: Tue Oct 02, 2012 8:09 pm Post subject:

Jesus Mike.. get some rest and GET WELL SOON buddy!
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Jason Berry · Advertiser Joined: 29 Dec 2001 Posts: 295

I heard about this post this morning, what a blow to the gut. So the good news is that you can still shift and hit the gas pedal!

Sounds like you will be at the next race.

If there is a fundraiser, keep me posted. I'm not normally lost for words.....
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Christiaan Bouhuys · Joined: 03 Jun 2010 Posts: 99

Mike, I wish you the best recovery possible and if you are serious about attending the NJMP race later this month (despite your injuries) you surely deserve an award for that!!

Chris Reinhardt · Posted: Thu Oct 04, 2012 4:47 am Post subject:

Having broken both legs in two different bike crashes at Loudon, I kinda know what your going through, it's tough, but it will get better.... I had a total of 5 operations, recovery from each one sucked, but each time they got better...

If you're anywhere near Laconia, Lakes Region Orthopedic has one of the best surgeons in the country, I wouldn't have recovered as well as I did, if it weren't for them....

Good luck, get better soon....

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joda pacheco · Joined: 06 Apr 2009 Posts: 16

Mike u scared the f out of me...I was sick 2 my stomach when I got the news ...I'm glad ur alive I wish u a fast recovery.....ur the best on and off the track...god bless u and ur family.....hope w see u soon.........Joda

Joey kolbe · Joined: 25 Apr 2010 Posts: 116

Wow Mike! So releaved to know you're on the mend. I will most definitely burn one of my old kart (or aleast a couple tires) as an offering to the speedy recovery gods for you!!
Be well- and hope to see in NJ !!

Joey
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