Brad Baytos - Update

[ejsprint30]

Proud to be a member of this fraternity...great job everyone!

[Robins Ken]

Proud to be a member of this fraternity...great job everyone!

Doug, any cahce of moving this post from FC to 'General' for more exposure.
Thank you. Ken.

[Lotus7]

While we all wish Brad a speedy and full recovery, I guess someone has to address the elephant in the room: has anyone heard anything regarding if and who might be stepping in to complete the existing open orders and take the inevitable future parts orders? AFAIK, Brad didn’t have any staff to pick up the ball?Thx

[BrianT1]

While we all wish Brad a speedy and full recovery, I guess someone has to address the elephant in the room: has anyone heard anything regarding if and who might be stepping in to complete the existing open orders and take the inevitable future parts orders? AFAIK, Brad didn’t have any staff to pick up the ball?Thx

Based on what I heard, Jon Baytos picked up all of Brad's inventory and is currently going through all orders. He figures it will be about a week before he gets everything organized and orders start going out.

Brian

[HazelNut]

I heard from a reliable source that Brad is out of the induced coma. No other details though.

[CScharnow]

Posted on Facebook by Mark Russell:

Hello all. Dr. Mark Russell, dad to Trevor Russell here. The Baytos family asked me to post an update on Brad's condition. We were with Jon at Sebring when Brad was admitted to the hospital in SC, and at Jon's request I've been communicating with the facility physicians and nurses since that time. Thank you to Chris Scharnow for his previous updates.

If you've read those posts, you know that Brad suffered several microinfarcts (small strokes) in his brain one week ago last Saturday. His condition required that they sedate him, and because of this, use a ventilator to support his respirations while his condition stabilized. Over the past several days he has shown improvement, and as of today, is more alert, opening his eyes when spoken to, moving his arms and legs, and showing some overall progress.

The plan is for Brad to be moved from Murell's Inlet to Charleston for more specialized neurological care. Hopefully, this will occur in the next 24-48 hrs.

I know you join me in sending Brad and his family all of our prayers and good thoughts. We look forward to seeing him on the mend as soon as possible.

[JHerscher]

Thanks for posting the updates Chris. We are all keenly interested in Brad’s progress and hopeful that the reported improvements are a sign of more good news in the future.

Brad will continue to be in my (and many others’) thoughts.

[whadeduck]

Posted on Facebook by Mark Russell:

The plan is for Brad to be moved from Murell's Inlet to Charleston for more specialized neurological care. Hopefully, this will occur in the next 24-48 hrs.

I used to live in this area. He'll be in good hands in the Charleston hospitals.

[E1pix]

Thanks for the update, Chris.

[Roux]

Really nice guy and always ready to help. also very knowledgeable.

Hoping for a full recovery for you Brad. Sounds like it will be tough. Know that we will want to help

Steve

[BeerBudgetRacing]

Bump - 60%+ of the way there!

[Robins Ken]

Bump - 60%+ of the way there!

Let's keep this going. Ideas welcome.

[schiconst]

I helped and forwarded request for help to a few people. Has anyone posted on facebook or twitter? I don't use them or know if it would help. Just a thought!! John FF69

[TimH]

I've seen it on FB.

[hdsporty1988]

Bump and anyone have an update on his condition?

[BeerBudgetRacing]

$20k raise - goal is $30k.

https://www.gofundme.com/f/brad-bayt...6ef05ff139b801

[CF56]

Any update on Brad?


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[bassracer]

Also hoping to hear how Brad is doing.

Has anyone had contact or confirmed the rumor that Jon is managing business? I wasn't going to start calling Brad's phone until I knew the time was right.

[CF56]

I understand from Jon that Brad is making small progress but is much better than 2 weeks ago. Jon is trying to get the parts business back on its feet but it's a big job. Primus does plan to be at the Road Atlanta Super Tour event.

[BeerBudgetRacing]

Bump - over $21k now !

https://www.gofundme.com/f/brad-baytos-fund

[reidhazelton]

Saw this on Facebook in the FC group page from Mark Russell and thought I'd pass it on for the non-facebookers.

"At the request of the Baytos family, I'm providing a new update on Brad's condition. The great news is that he continues to improve. He is awake and alert, and they have had him up sitting in a chair. They are now working hard to identify a facility in the Tampa/St Pete's area where he can be moved for further rehabilitation, but this has been quite difficult due to the high census of all hospitals.
Jon and others are continuing the process of recovering/reorganizing all of the van and trailer contents that were damaged in the accident, and he asked that I thank everyone for their patience in the filling of Primus orders.
Please continue to send prayers and good thoughts to Brad and his entire family as he heals."

Seems like positive news!

[Hartley]

Saw this on Facebook in the FC group page from Mark Russell and thought I'd pass it on for the non-facebookers.

"At the request of the Baytos family, I'm providing a new update on Brad's condition. The great news is that he continues to improve. He is awake and alert, and they have had him up sitting in a chair. They are now working hard to identify a facility in the Tampa/St Pete's area where he can be moved for further rehabilitation, but this has been quite difficult due to the high census of all hospitals.
Jon and others are continuing the process of recovering/reorganizing all of the van and trailer contents that were damaged in the accident, and he asked that I thank everyone for their patience in the filling of Primus orders.
Please continue to send prayers and good thoughts to Brad and his entire family as he heals."

Seems like positive news!

Fantastic news!

[BeerBudgetRacing]

Bump - just over $21k now. A little stalled.

If you were thinking about making a contribution now is a good time !

https://www.gofundme.com/f/brad-baytos-fund

[sauce_racer]

Saw this on Facebook in the FC group page from Mark Russell and thought I'd pass it on for the non-facebookers.

"At the request of the Baytos family, I'm providing a new update on Brad's condition. The great news is that he continues to improve. He is awake and alert, and they have had him up sitting in a chair. They are now working hard to identify a facility in the Tampa/St Pete's area where he can be moved for further rehabilitation, but this has been quite difficult due to the high census of all hospitals.
Jon and others are continuing the process of recovering/reorganizing all of the van and trailer contents that were damaged in the accident, and he asked that I thank everyone for their patience in the filling of Primus orders.
Please continue to send prayers and good thoughts to Brad and his entire family as he heals."

Seems like positive news!

Awake, alert, and out of bed are all great signs from a nursing/healthcare stand point.

Any news since he's been transferred to Florida?

Continued prayers for Brad and the Baytos family.

Meg Sauce
SowDiv FF10

[Mike Scanlan]

Any update on Brad's condition?

[schiconst]

Inquiring minds want to know how he's doing !!!! We care..

[EYERACE]

Paid off last month's credit card bill....so it's time for me to donate some more $

[reidhazelton]

Passing along another update per Facebook;

"Mark Russell posting another update on Brad's condition, and this is one I know you're ready to read. Brad is awake, talking, and even joking with family members. A bed is now available for him in an LTAC facility in Charleston, where he will go for continued rehabilitation and therapy. As a friend, and as a physician, I am thrilled to see the progress Brad is making. He still has a long road to full recovery, but he is clearly underway on that journey."

[Messenger Racing]

Thank you for the update Team Brad. It is really easy to forget that these struggles are an Enduro and not a sprint race. Those who have given prayers, labor and yes, $$ - Messenger Racing thanks you.

JM

[BeerBudgetRacing]

Bumping this.

Still hanging under $22k !

[Rick Iverson]

Gents;

I refer you to this.

I just now doubled down. Why, you might ask? Because he and his business is important to our sport. $10 from everyone will put this over the top. Please?

[E1pix]

Thanks for the update, Rick. Will do.

Go, Brad, you have a lot of support!

[Deon]

Good hear the Brad is making progress towards a full recovery!

Deon

[Skip Weld]

I just donated and I have been called thrifty. Everybody get off your wallet please!
Skip Weld

[Robins Ken]

Bumping this.

Still hanging under $22k !

Gentlemen and ladies. Let's get this to the original goal. It's very close and with a final push the $30k goal will be achieved. A token sum from a lot of people will make it work. If you are already 'in' please consider a top up. I am suggesting $20. Lunch money.
Thank you. Ken.

[Ken Lawrence]

Done, sent this morning

[Robins Ken]

Bumping this.

Still hanging under $22k !

Hello Apexers. We chuck a lot of money at race cars. Let's chuck a few $ to this cause and get it to the magic $30k.
Thank you.
Ken.

[EYERACE]

I don't know how Brad is doing but speaking of Primus...........

The other day I needed some brake pads....placed the order online at Primus .......two days later UPS delivered 'em !!

[E1pix]

I'm not a customer of his (yet, just bought a car), but collectively we all gotta do what we can for he and the family biz.

Very glad to hear that parts are getting out, and THANKS for that post.

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[bedowinn]

I just started ordering parts for the RF-79 from Brad. He is pretty awesome. Fast service, great communication.