The response of PHers has been amazing in the wake of Richard Hammond's horrendous 300mph accident at Elvington.
PHers and petrolheads from all over the web have donated tens of thousands to the Yorkshire Air Ambulance Charity, which airlifted the stricken Top Gear presenter from the scene of his horrendous 300mph crash at Elvington to the Leeds General Infirmary.
Initiator of the donation Alex Goss said: "This huge level of response has gone way past initial expectations and has paid for over 45 flights of the helicopter. My aim now is to pay for 75 flights of this essential service".
Jeremy Clarkson is reported to have said, after a visit to Hammond's bedside: "He was lying peacefully with a black eye but didn't react so I tried something else. I said, 'The reason you're here is because you're a crap driver'. He then smiled at me. It was an amazing moment, very moving."
Although Top Gear favourite Hammond suffered "significant brain injury", doctors say that they are reasonably optimistic about his chances of recovery. He's been conscious at least twice since the accident, which doctors said was a good sign. There are no visible signs of injury apart from a black eye, reports the BBC. He was trying to beat the 300.3mph British land speed record set by the Vampire, driven by Colin Fallows, in a jet-powered dragster at Elvington.
Everyone at PistonHeads wishes Richard a full and speedy recovery -- don't give up mate, and keep that petrol flowing...
PS: We are in touch with Leeds General Infirmary, and we'll be bringing you news as it arrives.