Ben Spies sets new record!

[Nate R]

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

[fourandsix]

Yes another devolpment tire

[251am]

  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.    

[fizzer400]

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

Jeff
CCS #419

[Super Dave]

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.  

[Mark Bernard]

Wow... Bummer! :-/