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Almost Crash Session

boney95

boney95

2011-08-26 03:42:00 UTC

Almost crashed twice in one session. After the first, I completly lost my focus. There was a big load in my pants after the first one, should have pitted soon after.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3mAclgpJ1w

KTM666

KTM666

2011-08-26 06:42:00 UTC

Same bend

From what I have heard ...you would fit in well at this year's Cadwell 'Crashfest' (Flymo Cup)

I would suggest different tyres.............................Knobblies

THEDUKE

THEDUKE

2011-08-26 07:07:00 UTC

Post missing.

drswade

drswade

2011-08-26 19:35:00 UTC

Nothing wrong with that riding. If you go off of the track but don't crash, it's not a crash, man! I used to go off the track all the time. I think being able to keep a bike up off the track is a greater skill than riding on the track. IN fact, my last race, ever,I went across the sandy desert in Las Vegas right toward the tyre wall. I kept it up and got back on the track with some serious "sugar cookie" tyres.
I truly believe that keeping a bike up off of the track is just as important a skill as any.
It's funny how it always seems that when you blow a turn, that turn becomes your nemesis.
BTW, more throttle, earlier

trackday junkie

trackday junkie

2011-08-28 17:03:00 UTC

When you rent the track, they throw in the lawn for free! Be a shame if someone didn't get some use out of it.
Nice save.
Is that Putnam park?
jeff

boney95

boney95

2011-08-28 19:06:00 UTC

Thanks guys! I agree that being able to control your bike while off track is very important. I've seen many videos of guys freaking out and slamming on the brakes etc... I just hope it's the last time, though I doubt it.

That track is BlackHawk Farms Raceway, South Beloit, IL. It's a good track where horse power isn't everything.

kenscottphoto

kenscottphoto

2011-09-01 00:23:00 UTC

I loved watching you on that track! Great skills!!

boney95

boney95

2011-09-01 03:30:00 UTC

Thanks man! I'm a learning in progress, that was only my second trackday. I've got a lot to learn. Thanks again for the props, gotta represent the Duke.