Phil Smage Injured In World-Record UTV Distance Jump Attempt
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Phil Smage Injured In World-Record UTV Distance Jump Attempt

Nitro Circus athlete Phil “Smagical” Smage was seriously injured last Friday during a world-record UTV distance jump at Brimstone White Knuckle Event in Huntsville, Tennessee.

According to a post by Travis Pastrana, Smage landed the test run at 180 feet and was trying to hit a sweet spot of "200 to 250 feet," but he landed "well past" that on his attempt.

According to Road 2 Recovery, Smage was attended to by the Brimstone Recreations Medical Team and the Nitro Circus crew, then took a life-flight helicopter to the University of Tennessee Knoxville Medical Center for further evaluation and treatment.

Road 2 Recovery provided an update yesterday:

Phil sustained multiple broken ribs, broken wrist, collarbone and fracture vertebrae from C3-C7. That evening Phil underwent spinal surgery to fuse his C3 to C7 vertebrae. His surgeons decided that fusion is the best course of action for his injuries and will give the best possible outcome. As of now, Phil is in high sprits and is recovering from surgery. He has already gained movement in his toes and partial mobility of his arms. With injuries such as his, it will take some time to find out the long-term effect on his body. At this time, it is too soon to tell if he will require any more surgeries.

Phil is best known for his skills as a trials rider. Phil and his brother Pat formed the Smage Brothers Riding Show and competed in the sixth season of America’s Got Talent, which airs on NBC. Phil has also played Captain America in the Marvel Universe Live tour.

Road 2 Recovery has set up a fund to help Phil and his wife, Sarah Whitmore, a four-time national motocross champion. You can donate here.

Travis Pastrana also shared a few updates on his Instagram: