The terrible blow at the end of the Autodromo Bahía Blanca, which sent two Argentine drivers to hospital

Inside International Speedway Championshipa discipline that belongs to the world of motorcyclinga shocking accident occurred between two Argentine drivers which forced the suspension of the ongoing competition White Bay.

The first lap of the 500cc final was underway. in the ninth round of the tournament, when at the exit of the second corner the bike caught fire. Nicola Covattiwho unfortunately could not avoid his companion Facundo Albintrying to make its way outside.

Following the serious accident, both pilots they had to be moved immediately to the Southern Private Hospital, located in the city of Buenos Aires, for treatment.

The medical report states: “The patient (Covatti) suffered multiple traumas. The diagnosis is a displaced fracture of the right forearm, radius and ulna. And he also has a fracture of the leg: tibia and fibula, which were also displaced The fractures were not exposed.”

As for Albín, it was learned that “his chest hurts a little and, although the ultrasound showed that he has no rib fractures, he will have to undergo a tomography to see if he has other injuries”, reported the local media La Nueva.

What is Speedway?

Speedway involves performing counter-clockwise jumps and drifts on an oval circuit measuring between 260 and 425 meters in length at high speed. The surface can be earth, granite, sand, clay or grass.

For their part, motorbikes, which have an extremely light weight which is usually around 70 kg, They have no brakes, gearbox or rear shock absorbers.. Therefore, the easiest way to stop is to skid.

To compete, riders group into groups of four and ride four laps around the circuit to determine the winner.

In Argentina, the competition takes place in the city of Bahía Blanca from December to February, that is, it lasts about two months.