Eric Wittler

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April 07, 2020, 12:38:29 PM Last Edit: April 07, 2020, 09:14:25 PM by Stainless1
I was just told he was injured in a motorcycle accident and is in the Reno NV Hospital ICU... in a medically induced coma to help reduce swelling on his brain.  Eric has been a regular competitor at El Mirage, SpeedWeek and WoS chasing the 1000 AG record.
I believe Eric currently holds that record at El Mirage
Thoughts and prayers please
Stainless
Red Hat 228.039, 2001, 65ci, Bockscar Lakester #1000 with a little N2O

RogerL

#1
April 08, 2020, 07:21:32 AM
Any update on Eric? We live in raw Reno area and glad to help if needed.

ski123

#2
April 08, 2020, 08:03:00 AM
I hate to say it but it's part of the NAE curse.
Good luck Eric, you got this, hang in there.

Stainless1

#3
April 08, 2020, 08:52:09 AM
Both wrists and one leg broken... they hope to MRI his head today.... he is stable.... I'm getting updates as the come in... Eric's dad is updating a small group, they are updating the rest of us.  Eric has a lot of friends out there...
Positive thoughts and prayers from all please
Stainless
Red Hat 228.039, 2001, 65ci, Bockscar Lakester #1000 with a little N2O

RogerL

#4
April 08, 2020, 04:47:37 PM
Thanks for the update Stainless.

PorkPie

#5
April 12, 2020, 12:16:58 PM
Didn't look good....we have to fear the most....this was on a FB about 1 1/2 hour ago....
Pork Pie

Photoartist & Historian & 200 MPH Club Member (I/GL 202.8 mph in the orig. Bockscar #1000)

Stainless1

#6
April 12, 2020, 12:19:10 PM
It is with great sadness that I relay this info from Eric's dad Rick and JoAnn Wittler...

"This is JoAnn, Rick's wife. We have just talked with the neurosurgeon. As prepared as we were trying to be, the doctor said it's time to let Eric go. Obviously, Rick is sick with sorrow, and not wanting/able to tell you all of this horrific news. We will fly out Tuesday morning so he can be with Eric and say goodbye. We can only pray the hospital will allow him in. Eric will be cremated out there and there will be a memorial service at a later date. He will try to obtain Power of Attorney so he can tend to Eric?s affairs. God give him strength. Thank you all for your continued love and support and needed strength for Rick."

Needless to say this is not the outcome we all prayed for.  For further info, Facebookers can go to Eric Wittler Update to read it all....
We are losing a good friend and fellow racer....
Stainless
Red Hat 228.039, 2001, 65ci, Bockscar Lakester #1000 with a little N2O

PorkPie

#7
April 12, 2020, 12:26:29 PM
Eric, I will miss your wide and happy smile....
Pork Pie

Photoartist & Historian & 200 MPH Club Member (I/GL 202.8 mph in the orig. Bockscar #1000)

sabat

#8
April 13, 2020, 12:43:59 PM
I'm very sorry to read this. I met Eric last year at El Mirage, after following his cool bike's records online. My condolences to his family, friends, and dogs. Dean

PorkPie

#9
April 14, 2020, 05:07:48 AM
more for Eric
Pork Pie

Photoartist & Historian & 200 MPH Club Member (I/GL 202.8 mph in the orig. Bockscar #1000)

PorkPie

#10
April 14, 2020, 05:10:16 AM
Eric had not only the needs for speed, he was also a very talented photographer....and we had the hope that he could follow the steps
of Doc Freud, Ray the Rat, mine.....
Pork Pie

Photoartist & Historian & 200 MPH Club Member (I/GL 202.8 mph in the orig. Bockscar #1000)

Stainless1

#11
April 18, 2020, 09:00:39 AM
Eric was taken off life support on the 15th.  He was an organ donor, so he still lives on...

GodSpeed Eric... We know and remember you.
Stainless
Red Hat 228.039, 2001, 65ci, Bockscar Lakester #1000 with a little N2O

ski123

#12
April 18, 2020, 09:07:52 AM
Organ Donors Are Heros!  Rest in Peace, Live on in Spirit!

tallguy

#13
January 18, 2023, 09:37:22 PM
Eric was a great guy, and an inspiration to others.  He is truly missed.
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