What Happened To Ian Hutchinson’s Leg – Was The Injury Caused By Accident In TT Race?
With the Ian Hutchinson accident at the TT race in 2017, fans are concerned about his leg and his return to the Isle of Man TT races in the future.
The miracle racer, who has survived many dangerous crashes and had over 30 major operations, and almost had to amputate his leg, met another accident in the 2017 TT race.
With a shelf full of trophies and a body full of scars, the TT racer returned to the races again.
Ian Hutchinson Accident At TT: What Was The Cause Of His Leg Injury?
In June, during the 2017 Isle of Man TT race, Ian Hutchinson had a terrible accident where he injured his leg again, breaking his thighbone.
Following the accident, his leg injury was so severe that he had his ankle removed and his leg lengthened. The cause of his leg injury was not just the recent Senior TT race on the Isle of Man but also the previous leg injuries sustained by the racer.
The 16 times TT winner took to Twitter after the accident, saying that the cause of his accident was a punctured front tire which caused his leg injury. He tweeted, “Thanks to @manxathlete for the footage showing punctured deformed front tire. I didn’t stand a chance, the same leg, in a bad way. I’m gutted.“
2017 was not the first time the English racer took an injury to his leg. Hutchy’s left leg has suffered a serious injury in the past, causing him to take a four-year gap.
Despite the serious injury, several operations, and years of rehab later, he made his comeback. However, our miracle racer was again struck in the same leg during the TT race, but it didn’t stop him from racing again.
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Ian Hutchinson Wikipedia Bio
Ian Hutchinson is a professional motorcyclist who has participated in street races like ISle of Man TT, Ulster Grand Prix, and the North West 200.
Although he started his motorcycling journey late in his life, the racer has one of the most successful racing careers, winning 16 TT wins with his first win at the 2007 Supersport Junior TT.
Surviving through many injuries and accidents, Hutchy has even won the Royal Automobile Club’s prestigious Torrens Trophy, which 11 people in history have only won.
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Ian has also won the Macau Motorcycle Grand Prix in 2013 and had five solo wins in the Isle of Man TT in 2010.
How Old Is Ian Hutchinson? Age And Height Revealed
The English road racer was born on 12 August 1979, and his current age is 42 years, which is quite high compared to his competitors.
Ian started racing professionally at the age of 21, winning his first race at 27. During his late 20s, he was at the peak of his career.
However, the professional racer met with many accidents in his thirties during racing, causing him to take a break from racing.
The 1.85m tall racer is back on the racing tracks despite all his sufferings and challenges in the past.
Ian Hutchinson’s Net Worth
Ian Hutchinson’s net worth in 2022 is $1.5 million. The motorcyclist worked as a motorcycle repairman before professional racing, now races as his main source of earning.
With 16 TT wins and prestigious awards, Hutchy has worked hard to earn his place on the racing track. All Isle Man TT race participants win a total prize of approximately $72000.
Untamable spirits create #unforgettable stories. #Carrera 164/S meets Ian Hutchinson in the new #SS18 campaign.#driveyourstory pic.twitter.com/8mzW8WC120
— CARRERA (@carreraworld) May 14, 2018
Besides racing, brand deals and endorsements are also a source of earning for this British racer.
