—Photos by Clark team personal photograper Mason Driscoll Fort Dodge’s izaih clark rides during the Philadelphia SX recently. On Saturday April 25, Clark had an accident on the track where he broke his femur in two spots and top hip joint.

PHILADELPHIA, Penn. — Izaih Clark knew the severity of the situation after his crash during Philadelphia SX.

On the track he was in excruciating pain, and the best thing for him was to calm down before passing out from the pain.

“I was in a moment of panic right when it happened,” said Clark, who is a Fort Dodge Senior High graduate. “I knew my femur was broken badly and I was screaming my head off.

“I knew I had to calm down and control my breathing. I just couldn’t move. I was laying on the track.”

During the race, Clark went down and his right leg was jammed into the bike between his pipe and the rear wheel. It was a tough view to see on social media.

“Honestly, it wasn’t that big of a crash,” Clark said. “I hit a double in a mudder and got kicked forward and got caught in the casing and it threw me over.”

The race was red flagged in order for the medical crew to tend to Clark. He was put on a backboard and carted off the track on the medical mule. He gave a thumbs up to the crowd on his way out of the arena.

The video of the accident was all over social media as fans were not too happy with the way the flagger handled the situation, but Clark was happy with the outcome.

“I was glad the flagger grabbed the bike and got my leg out of there,” Clark said. “I’m glad he just did it. It didn’t cause anymore damage and if I stayed there it would be for excruciating damage.

“It sucks to watch it go viral and see all the hate from people.”

After his leg was free, the medical crew came and got him away from the track.

“The medical mule came around and got me off the track,” Clark said. “One of the worst parts was no meds. I got on the mule and was in so much pain.

“They did a great job. Once I got pain meds and in traction, it kept the bones from hitting others.”

Clark’s diagnosis was the upper to mid femur broken in two spots, as well as his top hip joint in right leg.

Clark underwent surgery and had a rod and four pins put in.

“I had some sore ribs as well,” Clark said. “They’re still hurting pretty bad.”

After surgery, Clark put everything into perspective.

“I race motocross, I know what I signed up for,” Clark said. “I’m not scared to get back on the bike — I ride dirtbikes for a living,”

Now it’s time for the Fort Dodge racer to recover — then get back on the bike.

“I can get back on the back in two to three months,” Clark said. “I’m going to be going home and settling into things.

“Surgery took a big toll on me and I was down, but I’m excited to get back.”

During his stay in Philadelphia, Clark’s family came out as well. His father, Logan, came out and then drove him back to Fort Dodge while he recovers and to do his physical therapy at Active Health Chiropractic.

His mother, Amber, and grandmother, Connie, flew out.

“The support of my family has been amazing,” Clark said. “They were there as soon as they could be. My dad drove down and my mom (Amber) came as well. My girlfriend (Kyleigh Stallings) was there right from the start.

“It was all pretty traumatic for my family.”

The motocross family has been supporting Clark as well on social media, and anyone could show they are behind him.

“It’s been cool and overwhelming with the number of people that have texted or called me,” Clark said. “They were asking if there was anything they could do to help.”

Clark was off to a great start in Philadelphia, having one of his best starts in his career.

“I was running really well,” Clark said. “I got the first Top-10 of my career — against a bunch of factory riders.

“I’ve always had the ability, I was just starting to figure some things out and get it right in my mind.”

As Clark recovers, the process will be daunting, but with his support system by his side, he’s ready to face the road.

“I want to give a big shoutout to my family, friends and girlfriend,” Clark said. “I can’t move around the best and they’ve been by my side to help.”