Quadriplegic Motocross Racer - Drew Durrence

Drew Durrence, broke his neck while Motocross racing as a 19 year old in April 2003. Finally, after 7 years Drew modifies a motorcycle and returns to the track with his girlfriend RuthAnn.
Drew is a quadraplegic C6 with an incomplete injury.
Filmed by Mark Brereton, a T3 incomplete paraplegic who also broke his spine racing motorcycles.
Both men visit Shepherd Center Atlanta for organized activites.

Category:

Sports

Tags:

• quadriplegic
• motocross
• motoX
• dirt
• bike
• paraplegic
• crash
• ricky
• james
• shepherd
• center

[fixmywheelchair]

Wow, his girlfriend is so beautiful and helpful! LOL. j/k Mark: This video looks awesome! Thanks so much for coming out!

[MarkB701]

@fixmywheelchair sorry man, guess you weren't the only star of this video lol.  Glad you liked it tho....I want to film you flying through the air on a double next.....!!

[KenzieKins27]

oct, 12 2010, I became a Quad when going over the handlebars on my enduro bike. Seeing you ride is like watching my fantasies. Think I will try. Thank you, brought tears to my eyes. MIKE

[pyroman675]

ROCK ON! dude that is awesome man this is just how much people could love something that they just cant give it up. your a great role model for kids to. and i was thinking maybe a remote kick stand operated by a hydrolic like the gear shifter is so he can stop by himself

[veganchica81]

This is awesome!!! He is brave!

[xneverwalkalonex]

cant decide whether im more impressed by the riding or the women lol

I have a disability, spina bifida, and use a wheelchair, I wish id tried to be more active when i was younger (now 36) im only just starting to realise what 'we' can do

[deannagrn]

Brought tears to my eyes! Such determination! You truly are an inspiration! I'm a Rehab nurse and mother of a 7 year old boy who has just started racing motocross. All of my coworkers think I'm crazy, but he absolutely loves it. Best of luck to you! Stay strong!

[wheeln00]

AWESOME!!!! I love to see will power overcome defeat. I was 19 in 1989 when I broke my neck and became a c6-c7 complete. Thanks to family, God, and will power I am able to ride on the road and in the dirt. You are an inspiration and you get to have fun while being one. Keep riding and stay safe. The smiles and laughter from the people in the video say it all. :)

[enduro0276]

Drew, you are the man! What else can I say. That is amazing. Thanks for showing what it means to NEVER GIVE UP!

[RZRCRIP]

Hell yea man. I'm a C7/C8 incomplete. From what I've seen me n you have close to the same movements. I wrecked my R6 bout 2 yrs ago n I'm back to ridin a RZR. I'd love to try that bike out!!! Very impressive. Most people give up way to easily. Glad to see someone else keep on living. ;-)

[infinitiondubs]

Great job Drew for pushing to do what you love to do! I'm a C6-7 incomplete...you obviously have a little trunk to be able to get on the bike...I see that you follow the motto that we don't let our disability stop us..."keep on pushing" my man!

[odogrollin]

Way o go Drew!!