Davey Todd reveals details of terrifying Daytona crash

Isle of Man TT winner Davey Todd says he crashed into a wall at the Daytona 200 because of jammed steering and suffered multiple injuries.

Todd was taking part in the iconic Daytona 200 motorcycle race alongside TT rival and team-mate Peter Hickman with his PHR Performance squad.

But he suffered a heavy crash on the opening day of qualifying, which left him hospitalised with breaks to his legs, nose and foot.

Taking to his Instagram on Tuesday, Todd spoke out for the first time after the crash, revealing that damage from an earlier incident led to a failure of the bike’s steering.

“Thought I should give an update because lots of people have been asking me about what happened at Daytona, and there’s not been a lot of information out there,” he began.

“Daytona didn’t go super well for me. Only got as far as the first qualifying session.

“Basically, the first lap of qualifying, I ended up getting cleaned out by another rider.

“The bike… in America, you are able to ride it back to the pits (unlike in BSB, where rules prohibit remounting crashed bikes). So, got the bike back to the pits.

“It was a bit bent, twisted, but the boys worked at it to get it right again.

“We thought the bike was all spot on. We got out on track for the last 10, 15 minutes of qualifying.

“We did three laps, and then, unfortunately, coming out of Turn 2, due to the previous crash, something on the steering jammed, basically to do with the lockstops of the bike.

“It jammed and turned me straight into the wall. I tried to jump off it but couldn’t really get off it properly in time.

“So, it took me into the wall. I didn’t end up so well. Broke my left femur, my right tib and my right foot, broke my nose - as if it wasn’t big enough already, it’s now even worse!

“But, had surgery on both legs already to put a rod in my femur and screw my tib back together.

“So, we’re positive now that we’re on the mend and just trying to make steps to get healthy again.

“We’re just taking it day by day and trying to get mended as quick as possible."

TT participation at risk

Todd gave no timeline for his recover, but he is facing an uphill battle to be ready in time for the start of the British Superbike Championship in April. 

And with the TT getting underway at the end of May, Todd's participation is in doubt at this stage.

“I’ve already started standing on the left leg, which I’m allowed to do since the surgery.

“I can’t give you an ETA of when I’ll be back, but I’m going to try and be back as soon as possible.

“I’m going to work really hard. I’ve already been in touch with a lot of good people, and a lot of great people have been helping me and advising me on what to do in the coming weeks and months to be as fit as possible as soon as possible.”

Fourteen-time TT winner Hickman also suffered a big crash during the Daytona weekend, but walked away unscathed.