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Title: Ben Spies sets new record!
Post by: Nate R on October 14, 2003, 10:25:20 AM

http://www.amasuperbike.com/newind.htm/

So far, sounds like he set the record for highest crash speed: 186 MPH!

He is relatively OK, but has roadrash in several areas, and needs grafts on his arm, IIRC.

Cause: Another Dunlop failing! :o

Title: Re: Ben Spies sets new record!
Post by: fourandsix on October 14, 2003, 10:28:41 AM

Yes another devolpment tire

Title: Re: Ben Spies sets new record!
Post by: 251am on October 14, 2003, 10:55:23 AM

Thanks for the heads up Nate. Another Dunlop failure? When the tire spec regulations for WSBK were rumored to be coming around, there was an article in one of those Brit mags mentioning Dunlop tyres "over there". The source mentioned Dunlop failures being non-existant in WSBK. Have to go to read about Mr. Spies.

Title: Re: Ben Spies sets new record!
Post by: fizzer400 on October 14, 2003, 01:02:26 PM

Now THAT'S the record you don't want to hold! Ouch!

Jeff
CCS #419

Title: Re: Ben Spies sets new record!
Post by: Super Dave on October 14, 2003, 06:13:03 PM

I think that Dave Sadowski's was a similar speed in 1991. I think his popped after start finish. That was in a race and I was there. Kind of scary.

Title: Re: Ben Spies sets new record!
Post by: Mark Bernard on October 14, 2003, 11:17:21 PM

Wow... Bummer! :-/

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