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Yahoo
24-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Ryan Preece hopes for a solution to airborne wrecks "sooner than later"
As part of a longer, exclusive interview with RFK Racing's Ryan Preece, wanted to get his thoughts on the ever-present threat of airborne accidents in NASCAR. Unfortunately, he has some first-hand experience with that, especially with the current generation of car. Preece barrel-rolled in a terrifying accident at Daytona in 2023 in a violent airborne crash that lasted eight seconds. Despite suffering some bloodshot eyes, he was able to walk away from the wreckage. NASCAR and Daytona reacted quickly, removing grass from the backstretch at the famed speedway as they believed it played a role in the severity of the incident. Advertisement Unfortunately, it happened to Preece once again late in the 2025 Daytona 500. While running in the middle of the pack, he was unable to avoid a spinning Christopher Bell, who suddenly crossed his path. The impact sent Preece's car upwards, performing a bizarre wheelie down the backstretch before going completely over at the entrance of Turn 3. Preece Preece James Gilbert / Getty Images James Gilbert / Getty Images Preece continued, saying, "I understand the risks. We all understand the risks. If you make a bad decision, there's repercussions, but there's also — when you're in those types of situations where you're almost helpless, even based off of a decision that you didn't necessarily make, you don't want to see that. Racing is dangerous and I feel like a lot of fans say that and it's easy to say, but I think we all need to remember that there's a person inside that race car so you don't want to see them get hurt because of a situation somebody else made." Advertisement You can see the read of the rest of exclusive interview on Friday where Preece discusses his strong start with RFK, moments of doubt in his career, expectations for Talladega, and his unique mindset as he chases his first career NASCAR Cup Series victory. Read Also: Katherine Legge pushes back against disturbing comments and "death threats" Kyle Larson hits wall, crashes during Indy 500 open test To read more articles visit our website.
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
NASCAR All-Star Race to include promoter's caution, new competition
One of NASCAR's favorite traditions is completely changing how the series operates its All-Star Race. 2025 is no different, adding several new elements to the annual exhibition race at North Wilkesboro Speedway. While several aspects remain the same, there are some notable changes. The 'Promoter's Caution'' and the Manufacturer Showdown' are the most notable changes to the event Both will be explained further as we break down the entire format, but the main event has also been extended by 50 laps and Open cars are now included in the pit crew challenge. Advertisement 'In the 40-year history of the All-Star Race there has never been so much on-track action across the entire event week,' said Jessica Fickenscher, executive director of the NASCAR All-Star Race. 'And with so much competition--from the pit crews to the manufacturers to the race teams and drivers--the biggest All-Star winners will be the fans with all they get to see at what's become America's throwback racetrack, North Wilkesboro Speedway. The entire week is truly the most jam-packed entertainment value in all of motorsports.' Atmosphere of All-Star Race Atmosphere of All-Star Race James Gilbert / Getty Images James Gilbert / Getty Images Advertisement Some of this will be familiar while other parts are completely new, but here's a complete breakdown of it all: Eligibility - Race winners from the 2024 and 2025 NASCAR Cup season. - Former All-Star Race winners who currently compete full-time. - Former NASCAR Cup Series champions who currently compete full-time. Qualifying format - Both Open cars and those locked into the All-Star Race will run one flying lap before entering pit road (at speed) on their second lap with the team performing a four-tire pit stop (no fuel). Cars will then exit pit road and complete the lap with the elapsed time from green flag to checkered flag serving as their official qualifying time. This will determine the starting order for both the Open race and the All-Star heat races. Advertisement - Both Open cars and those locked into the All-Star Race will then compete in the Pit Crew Challenge. The pit crew with the fastest stop and no penalties will be awarded the win. This will also determine the order of pit selection for the race. All-Star Heat Races - Two heat races, 60 laps each. - Heat 1 results determine the inside row for the main event while Heat 2 results determine the outside row for the main event. All-Star Open format (for drivers not yet locked into the All-Star Race) - 100 laps; caution laps do count; one attempt at overtime if needed. - Competition caution at or around Lap 40. Advertisement - Top two finishers advance into the All-Star Race along with the Fan Vote winner. All-Star Race format - 250 laps; caution laps do count; no limit to overtime attempts. - Competition caution at or around Lap 100. - An optional Promoter's Caution that can be used at any time between Lap 100 and 200. To put it simply, NASCAR can throw a competition caution whenever they chose up until the final 50 laps in the race, but this can only be used once. Manufacturer Showdown - A battle between the three manufacturers -- Chevrolet, Toyota, Ford - The finishing positions from each of the three OEMs in the All-Star Race will be added together and the lowest cumulative score will be declared the winner. Advertisement - To keep it fair, the manufacturer with the fewest number of cars in the main event will determine how many cars are scored as part of this competition. - Doesn't actually impact the All-Star Race, but is just another incentive for manufacturer bragging rights. Read Also: Katherine Legge pushes back against disturbing comments and "death threats" Talladega entry list features 39 Cup cars, 41 Xfinity, and an Earnhardt Cleetus McFarland gets coaching from Dale Jr. ahead of Talladega ARCA race To read more articles visit our website.
Yahoo
05-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
'Golden boy' transplant surgeon's suspension extended
A "golden boy" transplant surgeon found to have sexually harassed female colleagues has had his eight-month suspension extended to a year. James Gilbert worked as a senior registrar in 2008 and 2009 for Oxford University Hospitals (OUH) NHS Trust and as a consultant between 2010 and 2022, when he was sacked. One woman said his status was the "golden boy" of the department and that he was the "be-all and end-all for transplants in Oxford". A Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service (MPTS) panel found Mr Gilbert sexually harassed four women but the General Medical Council (GMC) appealed the suspension's length at the High Court on Thursday. The GMC, supported by the Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care (PSA), said the eight-month suspension was "insufficient to protect the public". Mr Justice Calver imposed a 12-month suspension, the longest possible, and said the MPTS's had erred twice at Mr Gilbert's tribunal in August. The judge found the doctor imitating an Indian accent and telling a man "oh, when are you leaving the country now?", or words to that effect, and referring to Brexit was racist. He also found Mr Gilbert telling a colleague "look at all that fat, this is what happens when you eat chapatti" during an organ retrieval procedure constituted harassment. The MPTS panel had previously found that those charges were not proved. In other claims, he reportedly said to one trainee while working in Oxford: "You're a well together girl, you must always wear matching underwear. What kind are you wearing now?" Another trainee was allegedly asked about matching underwear, and on one occasion he reportedly stared at her and said: "I have been watching you and you're pretty perfect." In May 2021, OUH excluded Mr Gilbert after concerns were raised but he was allowed to return six weeks later with restrictions on his practice. An email was then sent to surgical trainees inviting them to flag up concerns, leading to Mr Gilbert's dismissal in May 2022. Mr Justice Calver said the 12-month suspension "reflects the seriousness" of Mr Gilbert's misconduct. He added it will also give Mr Gilbert "an adequate period to reflect upon and remediate his behaviour" but that it was "not suggested that Mr Gilbert was other than a highly competent surgeon". Mr Gilbert told the MPTS that the disciplinary process had been "humbling, humiliating and deeply shameful". He said he was a "different person and a fundamentally changed practitioner from the doctor whose conduct led to [the] complaints being raised" and apologised for his behaviour. You can follow BBC Oxfordshire on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram. Surgeon suspended after sexual harassment ruling Transplant surgeon harassed colleagues, tribunal hears General Medical Council Medical Practitioners Tribunals Service HM Courts and Tribunals Service
Yahoo
05-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
'Golden boy' transplant surgeon's suspension extended
A "golden boy" transplant surgeon found to have sexually harassed female colleagues has had his eight-month suspension extended to a year. James Gilbert worked as a senior registrar in 2008 and 2009 for Oxford University Hospitals (OUH) NHS Trust and as a consultant between 2010 and 2022, when he was sacked. One woman said his status was the "golden boy" of the department and that he was the "be-all and end-all for transplants in Oxford". A Medical Practitioners Tribunal Service (MPTS) panel found Mr Gilbert sexually harassed four women but the General Medical Council (GMC) appealed the suspension's length at the High Court on Thursday. The GMC, supported by the Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care (PSA), said the eight-month suspension was "insufficient to protect the public". Mr Justice Calver imposed a 12-month suspension, the longest possible, and said the MPTS's had erred twice at Mr Gilbert's tribunal in August. The judge found the doctor imitating an Indian accent and telling a man "oh, when are you leaving the country now?", or words to that effect, and referring to Brexit was racist. He also found Mr Gilbert telling a colleague "look at all that fat, this is what happens when you eat chapatti" during an organ retrieval procedure constituted harassment. The MPTS panel had previously found that those charges were not proved. In other claims, he reportedly said to one trainee while working in Oxford: "You're a well together girl, you must always wear matching underwear. What kind are you wearing now?" Another trainee was allegedly asked about matching underwear, and on one occasion he reportedly stared at her and said: "I have been watching you and you're pretty perfect." In May 2021, OUH excluded Mr Gilbert after concerns were raised but he was allowed to return six weeks later with restrictions on his practice. An email was then sent to surgical trainees inviting them to flag up concerns, leading to Mr Gilbert's dismissal in May 2022. Mr Justice Calver said the 12-month suspension "reflects the seriousness" of Mr Gilbert's misconduct. He added it will also give Mr Gilbert "an adequate period to reflect upon and remediate his behaviour" but that it was "not suggested that Mr Gilbert was other than a highly competent surgeon". Mr Gilbert told the MPTS that the disciplinary process had been "humbling, humiliating and deeply shameful". He said he was a "different person and a fundamentally changed practitioner from the doctor whose conduct led to [the] complaints being raised" and apologised for his behaviour. You can follow BBC Oxfordshire on Facebook, X (Twitter), or Instagram. Surgeon suspended after sexual harassment ruling Transplant surgeon harassed colleagues, tribunal hears General Medical Council Medical Practitioners Tribunals Service HM Courts and Tribunals Service
The Independent
04-04-2025
- Health
- The Independent
Surgeon who sexually harassed colleagues could work on wards again within months
A doctor who was suspended from the medical register last year for sexually and racially harassing junior colleagues could be working again within months. Mr James Gilbert, a high profile transplant surgeon, was suspended for eight months by the Medical Practitioner's Tribunal but the General Medical Council (GMC) launched an appeal arguing he should instead be erased from the medical register, which would ban him from working as a doctor. On Thursday, high court judge Mr Justice Calver, granted the GMC's appeal to overturn the tribunal decision, but ruled Mr Gilbert should have a 12-month suspension rather than be struck off. The judge said he agreed with the tribunal's decision that erasure from the medical register would be a 'disproportionate' punishment. It means Mr Gilbert will face a review panel at the end of the 12 months, in August, which will decide whether he is fit to practice. If it decides he is fit to practice then he will be free to work again. Responding to the ruling, a GMC spokesperson said it would be reviewing the judgment 'in close detail'. 'We argued that Mr Gilbert's conduct was incompatible with continued registration and was all the more serious because he was in a senior position, as a consultant and trainer with responsibilities for surgical trainees. We are therefore disappointed that instead of substituting the suspension with erasure of the doctor from the medical register, as we argued for, it has been replaced with a 12-month suspension.' The GMC added: 'We thank the doctors who came forward to raise the serious concerns about Mr Gilbert with their employers, and who assisted us in our investigation. It is concerning that such behaviours went unchallenged for so long and a huge part of eradicating such unacceptable behaviour is making sure those who experience it feel supported to speak up and tell someone.' In August 2024, Mr Gilbert was found to have sexually harassed four women and inappropriately touched three of them, while working at Oxford University Health Foundation Trust. The original tribunal hearing heard a litany of alleged behaviour between 2009 and 2022, including allegations Mr Gilbert asked a trainee ''so are you a spurter? I can always tell which girls are the spurters', or words to that effect. He also allegedly said: ''You're a well put together girl, you must always wear matching underwear, correct? What kind are you wearing now?' In another alleged incident he ran his hands up and down a junior colleague's body without consent. It was also alleged that when referencing the weight of a patient of Asian origin, Mr Gilbert told a colleague, 'this is what happens if you eat chapatti', or words to that effect.' According to the High Court evidence, after Mr Gilbert was dismissed from Oxford University Hospitals, he carried out surgery and outpatient appointments at The New Foscote Hospital, under the NHS choose and book programme, which allows NHS patients to chose where they have a procedure. He is also said to have undertaken shifts at Brighton & Sussex Hospital from August 2022 until January 2023. From January 2023, Mr Gilbert was appointed to the role of Chief Medical Officer at The New Foscote & Royal Buckinghamshire Hospitals Group and continued to carry out NHS hernia surgeries. Mr Gilbert said: 'I accept the ruling of the High Court and the extension of the suspension. I continue to deeply regret the past mistakes I have made in my conversations and interactions with colleagues and my failures to perceive and understand the impact of my behaviour. I continue to use the period of suspension to reflect and remedy my behaviours to ensure that it never occurs again.' An MPTS spokesperson said: "We always consider appeal judgments carefully for any learning points that can be used to improve future decision-making by MPTS tribunals." The New Foscote & Royal Buckinghamshire Hospitals Group and University Hospitals Sussex Foundation Trust were approached for comment.
