Paul Tracy
In 2006, Tracy was forced to miss the final Champ Car event after he busted his shoulder in a freak accident. Tracy was apparently making rather merry on a Las Vegas golf course “when the cart’s right front suspension failed” leading to the accident. Apparently the gang was jumping sand traps with the vehicles when the incident happened. Alcohol and stupidity do not make a good pairing, huh Paul?
(Photo: Autoracing1.com; source)
Jimmie Johnson
Three time Nascar Champion Jimmie Johnson was not immune to this latest fad. In 2006, a week after celebrating his first championship, Johnson fell off the cart and broke his wrist after “horsing around” during a celebrity golf tournament. Johnson’s injury did not affect his ability to defend his title for the next two years, but definitely caused some ribbing from teammate Jeff Gordon who probably attempted to say something street but then remembered he’s a white guy from Indiana.
Three time Nascar Champion Jimmie Johnson was not immune to this latest fad. In 2006, a week after celebrating his first championship, Johnson fell off the cart and broke his wrist after “horsing around” during a celebrity golf tournament. Johnson’s injury did not affect his ability to defend his title for the next two years, but definitely caused some ribbing from teammate Jeff Gordon who probably attempted to say something street but then remembered he’s a white guy from Indiana.
(Photo: Getty Images for Nascar ; source)
Erik Johnson
Another Johnson, Blues defenseman Erik Johnson, injured his knee during a preseason golf outing in September when his foot got caught in the golf cart damaging his knee ligaments. Ouch! Johnson underwent surgery in November and will be out the remainder of the season.
Another Johnson, Blues defenseman Erik Johnson, injured his knee during a preseason golf outing in September when his foot got caught in the golf cart damaging his knee ligaments. Ouch! Johnson underwent surgery in November and will be out the remainder of the season.
(Photo: Getty Images; source)
Jason Collins
The Timberwolves Center missed eight weeks after rupturing his triceps tendon when his golf cart skidded on some wet ground and tipped over. I’m sure a few details were left out of that team statement.
The Timberwolves Center missed eight weeks after rupturing his triceps tendon when his golf cart skidded on some wet ground and tipped over. I’m sure a few details were left out of that team statement.
(Photo: Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE/Getty Images ; source)
Coco Crisp
Recently traded outfielder Coco Crisp was completely blind sided by the Mariner Moose when he was rammed by a golf cart, well actually a ATV, but really aren’t they almost one in the same? Not really, well fine. Crisp was not seriously injured and the Moose was able to live another day.
Recently traded outfielder Coco Crisp was completely blind sided by the Mariner Moose when he was rammed by a golf cart, well actually a ATV, but really aren’t they almost one in the same? Not really, well fine. Crisp was not seriously injured and the Moose was able to live another day.
(Photo: Reuters ; source)
And before you start writing these incidents off as coincidence, note that according to ScienceDaily, golf cart accidents have been on the rise in 2008. So the next time you’re riding along in a golf cart remember to stop acting like ass, because there are no doors or seat belts to prevent you from getting hurt if the cart makes a sharp turn or goes over a bump at a high rate of speed. Oh and watch out for those mascots, they’re just plain crazy!
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