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On Saturday, Visnovsky took part in a race at the Automotodróm Slovakia Ring motor circuit and crashed his Ferrari into a barrier head on, destroying the front of the car, as you see above.
From the Slovakia Ring Facebook page (translated):
"D4 division strongest race cars with engine capacity of 2000 cm3 were terminated early. This happened after the accident ?uba Viš?ovský on his Ferrari at the exit of the second bend mishandled control at high speed and crashed head-on into a barrier. Fortunately escaped without any serious injuries, but the race has been canceled and the program will continue another competition."
From Pravda (translated):
"It happened in the 1st round at high speed when coming in the second turn. Lubo mishandled management, widely and went after the collision he was taken to the medical center. Fortunately okay. Was at high speed, but these cars are safe and barrier also served its purpose."
http://hokej.pravda.sk/visnovsky-ma...?c=A120818_165906_sk_hhokej_p28#ixzz23uuxLQ19The Islanders released this statement on Saturday:
It was reported earlier today that defenseman, Lubomir Visnovsky was in an automobile accident, taking place in Slovakia.**Below is a brief statement from Islanders General Manager, Garth Snow about the situation.
"I have spoken directly with Lubomir, and am pleased to report that he did not suffer any serious injuries."
The race was part of FIA GT1 World Championship series featuring top luxury car brands such as Ferrari and Lamborghini. Visnovsky was participating in a competition with engines with a capacity higher than 2.0 L."I have spoken directly with Lubomir, and am pleased to report that he did not suffer any serious injuries."
Stick-tap Patrik for passing that along
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