Motorcycle Accident at VIR-One killed - Page 4

fnfalman · 08-10-2010, 02:40 PM

A lot of those kid track riders are way better than the adults. Age has nothing to do with it, but skills & track experiences are.

Anyway, you pay your money and you take your chances. Riding at breakneck speeds involve risks. Just because you're on the track, it doesn't mean that it's "safe". It may be "safe" from cagers, but it doesn't mean that the ride is "safe".

tkevcu · 08-10-2010, 04:41 PM

What a horrible scenario. I'm not going to comment about this particular incident, as I don't know enough about it; other than my thoughts go out to all of the people involved in the incident and their families.

But I do think that kids have a place on the track. As long as they have the skills and maturity on the track. I expect that parents who are going to put the time, effort, and money into their child racing, are going to be able to make the determination of what it appropriate for their child.

lauralynne · 08-10-2010, 04:49 PM

it's not an age issue. Our club has had 2 deaths this year - it's been a truly tragic year.
I would expect that ANYONE on the track regardless of age went through and evaluation of their riding and we're deemed capable of riding/racing on the track.

Avatard · 08-10-2010, 08:53 PM

Kids die playing football. Swimming in the pool.

What are you gonna do? Keep them home? BAD PLAN.

Most accidents happen IN THE HOME.

Anyone who has a problem with a 12 year old racing, needs to stay well the fuck away from me.

08-10-2010, 02:40 PM	#31
fnfalman Europhile Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: SoCal Moto: Aprilia RS125, Aprilia SR50 Factory, Aprilia Tuono, BMW Rockster, KTM 990 Adventure Posts: 1,875	A lot of those kid track riders are way better than the adults. Age has nothing to do with it, but skills & track experiences are. Anyway, you pay your money and you take your chances. Riding at breakneck speeds involve risks. Just because you're on the track, it doesn't mean that it's "safe". It may be "safe" from cagers, but it doesn't mean that the ride is "safe". __________________ *Cogito Ergo Vroom - I think therefore I ride*

08-10-2010, 04:49 PM	#33
lauralynne 667:Neighbor of the Beast Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Everett WA Moto: VTR1000, SV650, FZR400, CRF150 Posts: 1,403	it's not an age issue. Our club has had 2 deaths this year - it's been a truly tragic year. I would expect that ANYONE on the track regardless of age went through and evaluation of their riding and we're deemed capable of riding/racing on the track. __________________ WMRRA's slowest Expert! triathalete, mom, racer, rider, friend, sister, wife - all in one tidy package! Married my best friend 8/30/09

08-10-2010, 08:53 PM	#34
Avatard Crotch Rocket Curmudgeon Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Here to integrity Moto: Li'l red baby Ninja Posts: 7,482	Kids die playing football. Swimming in the pool. What are you gonna do? Keep them home? BAD PLAN. Most accidents happen IN THE HOME. Anyone who has a problem with a 12 year old racing, needs to stay well the fuck away from me. __________________ Insert free thought here.

08-10-2010, 04:41 PM	#32
tkevcu Trailer Queen Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Richmond, VA Moto: 919 Posts: 17	What a horrible scenario. I'm not going to comment about this particular incident, as I don't know enough about it; other than my thoughts go out to all of the people involved in the incident and their families. But I do think that kids have a place on the track. As long as they have the skills and maturity on the track. I expect that parents who are going to put the time, effort, and money into their child racing, are going to be able to make the determination of what it appropriate for their child.