Pete Bunce's blog
Cutting Back
11:49 AM on Jul 05, 2008

As many of you folks know, I've been suffering a frozen shoulder for the past 3 months or so. By trying to take the strain off that I then found myself with tennis elbow. Now, tring to protect them both, I have a very painful wrist & hand. Having just finished the GT-O race, my left arm is just about seized solid. Bugger, what next!
Anyhow, I've really got no choice but to cut back on activities until things improve. Last time I had this, in my right arm, it took over a year to fix. So I shall limit myself to just 3 series this season, GT3 Cup, GT-O and the Friday night GT-Thingy. Sad to say that those more physical events, GT-Enduro, ARCA Showdown, LMP series and RBR will all have to take a back seat.
I shall miss racing with all you guys in those series, especially the ARCA mob, but as you can imagine, turning left all the time is not good!



Posted by Ari Nieminen at 12:26 PM on Jul 05, 2008
 Comment #1

Luckily there are some shorter races as well, like Viper vs Vette and Elise.

Posted by Tommy Regan at 01:25 PM on Jul 05, 2008
 Comment #2

Do what you have to in order to get better, Pete! At least you're not having to give up entirely... :)

Tommy

Posted by Dan Ortega at 02:08 PM on Jul 05, 2008
 Comment #3

Sad to hear about your troubles Pete.

Just make sure you don't over do it so you can heal up real quick.

I've got issues with my feet going numb, dang, just when I figured out what was causing me to get really down with terrible fatigue, making long races impossible for me.

Guess It's just part of getting old.

Don't worry, after I retire (hopefully in 6 more months), I'm going to try and start an indy chapter for 50 and over old goats. I think there are enough of us to make for a cool little bunch of geezer racers (might make an exception or 2 for Sir Finn and ?)

Get well pal,

Dan

Posted by Ryan Ansoon at 02:12 PM on Jul 05, 2008
 Comment #4

Be sure to stretch and keep a full Range Of Movement in your joints! Goodluck!

Posted by Bob Fay at 04:30 PM on Jul 05, 2008
 Comment #5

Damn Pete, I havent seen ya in a while, and I thought the LMP series we'd be getting together again, but I guess not. Take care and hope to see you soon.

Posted by Tom Malanga at 05:05 PM on Jul 05, 2008
 Comment #6

I will miss having you on track Pete!
But your getting better is what matters.I to like many have gone though the pain of parts giving out,so take a pit stop and go have some fun for awile elsewhere.
But the longer your gone the faster we will get.LOL
Good luck and get better soon!

Posted by Aaron Jackson at 08:21 PM on Jul 05, 2008
 Comment #7

That sucks Pete, get well soon. Your a great driver and I always enjoyed seeing you log onto the servers.

Posted by Sandeep Banerjee at 09:01 PM on Jul 05, 2008
 Comment #8

Sorry to hear about your problems and hope you recover soon. You know, I drive most oval races using only the right hand with my left hand just there for 'balance'.. dunno how to explain it but it just feels easier.

Posted by Allen Cotton at 10:52 PM on Jul 05, 2008
 Comment #9

Hope you get it sorted mate, get it well rested n ready for the world championshis.

Posted by Johan Nilsson at 11:04 PM on Jul 05, 2008
 Comment #10

I hope the slimmer race calender allows the shoulder to heal.

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