Blackhawk - group 2 2nd practice - turn 2/3 crash

[Mark Bernard]

Definatly send your helmet back to ARAI. I had one I sent them about a year ago. I told them who I was and what happened to the helmet. They did there thing and checked it out. Even tho there seemed to be very minor damage, they sent me the helmet back saying that the integerity of the liner had been compromised and that the helmet did what it was designed to do. They told me to put it on my trophie shelf and buy a new bucket. I did just that. When it comes to your gear and saftey... only the best will do. Glad your mending and there was no perminate damage.

[RidgeRider]

Hey Redflagger - any more info from the other cornerworkers?

I'm especially interested in the following:
1. How I hit the ground - directly on my head? did I roll/bounce around a bit or come to a stop quickly?

2. Did I get right up?  Did I need help?  I just remember being back on the bike.

3. Who picked up the bike?  Did I say anything?  Was I acting funny?

In regards to the helmet - I sent it off yesterday to Arai.  I insured it for $800 so maybe the post office will lose it, ha, ha.

I'm actually feeling pretty close to 100% already, although I'm still taking it easy.  I haven't had a headache for a couple of days now and I haven't noticed any problems w/ thinking/concentrating.  Looks like I'll be around again for the next blackhawk round!

[Woofentino Pugrossi]

3. Was I acting funny?

I heard on the radio that you were dancing and singing I'm a little tea pot. ;D ;D ;D






Yes I gotta be a smartasss. ;D

[Redflagger]

This is what I have learned so far...

You rode off at two, and rode cross-country to three.  When you attempted to turn back to the track, your front wheel didn't hold so the bike went down.  There was not enough traction for the front wheel to turn, could have been moisture in the grass yet. But, the worker I spoke with said you should have been fine if you just slowed and stayed straight.

From what I observed, you were on your feet quickly enough.  You basically followed the bike with the "I can't believe I crashed" daze.  I did see some humor in it but I will not go on the record what that is.  I doubt there was a direct blow to the head.  Most likely you fell on your shoulder first and bumped your head on the turf as you rolled over.

I still need to talk to the worker who picked you up and I am not sure if I will learn why you left the track except possibly for rookie adrenline rush.

I will let you know what else I discover.