The Bend

Started by PJ, June 03, 2003, 07:42:06 PM

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PJ

I was at Road America on Monday and saw The Bend (nearly complete), which will supplement The Kink.

Looks like a sharp left hand turn (maybe 2nd or 3rd gear?) followed by a right turn that straightens out and re-enters the track past the apex of The Kink.

Just looking at it, without having ridden it, I would think it will offer a better opportunity for passing and make the track safer at the same time.

It will be interesting to see if the AMA uses The Bend this weekend, and find out what the top riders think of it.

Too bad we have to wait until next spring to find out for ourselves.
Paul James
AMA Pro XR1200 #70
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tshort

Hey Paul - did you see the latest at RRW?  http://venus.13x.com/roadracingworld/scripts/NewsInsert.asp?insert=6277

You're quoted in there - and the AMA is hinting that there is a high probability they'll be using it this weekend.
Tom
ThinkFast Racing
AFM #280 EX
ex-CCS #128

PJ

#2
Yeah, I saw it. I was talking to Dave Swarts about inspecting it, but I'm surprised he quoted me. As if my opinion matters to anyone involved in racing at that level...

Anyway, it will be interesting to see how it goes this weekend.

Hope it doesn't rain too much.

PS. Sorry to hear about your crash last weekend, Tom. Glad you're OK.



Paul James
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Eddie#200

How about posting a picture?