The wreck occurred while Shobert was congratulating racer Eddie Lawson and it ended Shobert's career. Ironically, Magee would crash at the same spot during the 1990 race, suffering head injuries that put him out for the season. In 1991 he appeared a couple of times for Suzuki and once for Team Roberts, along with another wildcard Grand Prix appearance in 1993.
The crash that occurred while Shobert was expressing his admiration for Eddie Lawson's racing skills had a profound impact on his career, ultimately bringing it to an end. Interestingly, Magee suffered similar head injuries at the same location during the 1990 race and missed the entire season. In 1991, he made appearances for Suzuki and Team Roberts, as well as participating in a wildcard Grand Prix event in 1993.