Harold Waddell injured

Multi-time NAHA pro national champion Harold Waddell was injured during practice at a motocross track this past weekend, and is currently being treated at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Harold’s family has been a huge part of the hillclimb community for decades, and our thoughts are definitely with him as we wish for a full and speedy recovery.

More info in the forums.

Update 10/19/2013 – a note from Harold’s wife Ashley:

25 days ago Harold sustained one of the most unthinkable accidents on a dirt bike. It gives me chills to even think back to that day. Right now he is still in rehab and is working very hard through both physical and occupational therapy. We are looking ahead and making arrangements to facilitate his transition back into our home. I can’t begin to describe how far he has come given his circumstances. He makes the most of each and every day and continues to keep such a positive outlook. The motivation that Harold has brings the passion for his life and his sport to a whole new level. Each day is a blessing and we are so thankful for friends, family, each other, and life itself.

Harold’s mom Doris would like everyone to know how much Harold and the family appreciates all the support they’ve received from the hillclimb community…and apparently that his biggest disappointment so far is that he doesn’t remember the helicopter ride to the hospital.

Jason Smith sweeps all 4 NAHA pro classes!

He did it!  Team Action Machine’s Jason Smith pulled out a win in all 4 NAHA classes in 2013, with one of them being a squeaker…Jason took 1st place in X-Climb by a mere 2 points over Logan Mead.  HUGE congratulations to Jason and Team Action Machine!

And how about some big props as well for Logan Mead, who took 2nd place in 3 of the 4 NAHA classes, and for Nick Beer and Travis Whitlock who both picked up 2 top-3 finishes.  Petey Krunich rounds out the group with a 3rd place in the 450 Exhibition class…only 4 riders accounted for all 12 of the top-3 spots across all 4 classes.

Head on over to the NAHA website at www.NAHAHillclimb.org to see full standings!

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