Motorcycle Accident at VIR-One killed - Page 4

azoomm · 08-10-2010, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by Clay

A 125 with a fast kid will turn faster lap times than the fastest SVs. I watched my son out pull many SVs last year. They're fine in the same class. How about people stop looking for blame and simply see it as it is... a racing incident.

And btw, this was a 3-rider incident. Not 2.

I was simply putting an alternate view at it - if they are going to argue about a 12-year-old being able to avoid/decide/whatever why not look at the major differences in machinery. That's all.

I don't think age matters. I think experience matters. This 12-year-old may just have more racing experience than the others on the grid.... I hope he makes it through this incident alright.

CrazyKell · 08-10-2010, 10:53 AM

It could've been anyone that hit him and I think that age is not commensurate with experience in cases like this.

I have less than a year on the track and I'm 34.

Obviously a terrible incident for all involved and my heart goes out to everyone in this scenario.

There are a few kids at the track I usually go to and they are all great. Off the track, they're typical kids. On the track....they kick a lot of people's butts!

lauralynne · 08-10-2010, 03:49 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, 07:53 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, 03:49 PM	#3
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, 07:53 PM	#4
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, 10:53 AM	#2
CrazyKell Vrooom Join Date: Nov 2008 Moto: 06 ZX6R Posts: 4,427	It could've been anyone that hit him and I think that age is not commensurate with experience in cases like this. I have less than a year on the track and I'm 34. Obviously a terrible incident for all involved and my heart goes out to everyone in this scenario. There are a few kids at the track I usually go to and they are all great. Off the track, they're typical kids. On the track....they kick a lot of people's butts!