Superduke rider death at Snetterton (Actually Ducati rider)

Viking

2012-04-12 14:02:00 UTC

Does anyone know this guy? Was he a member on here.

From what I read he gave the bike a handfull in the paddock coming back from noise testing. He wasn't wearing a helmet and the bike spat him off. Fractured skull and was in a bad way. Was saddened to read the fella lost his battle and passed away. A sad loss for such a simple mistake.

samba

2012-04-12 14:09:00 UTC

51 year old fella called Martin - can't say I've spotted many Martins on here but people often don't mention their real names...

my thoughts go to his family - a real shame

blb

2012-04-12 14:31:00 UTC

Oh god, so sad. RIP fella.

There is a Martyn on here. "Monty" Hope he's ok.... Although he would be using his R1 for track use.

Colonel_Klinck

2012-04-12 15:08:00 UTC

Yeah Monty is the only guy I can think of. I thought he stopped riding the SD on track though since buying the R1 track bike. RIP who ever it was. Tragic way to go.

Superdan

2012-04-12 15:41:00 UTC

Well Ginge is a Martin too, but sure its not him either, other than Monty I dont know any others.

Very sad

Colonel_Klinck

2012-04-12 15:54:00 UTC

Post missing.

Superdan

2012-04-12 15:56:00 UTC

Plus I think he would roll better and be a softer landing

Colonel_Klinck

2012-04-12 16:06:00 UTC

Hitting a tractor wheel at 60mph, while being hit from behind by another bike and rider didn't finish the old boy off. He's made of tough stuff is Ginge.

Still couldn't pass for a 51 year old though

Edit:I have edited the thread title.