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Highbury · 02-12-10, 04:21 PM

There really should have been an extended retaining wall where he lost control. I am 99.9% sure there will be before another set of blades hits that course. It is unprecedented, and unacceptable for a rider to bodily leave the course.

Unfortunately like may auto racing crashes in the past, when you see a replay you can't help but wonder how that section was passed as "safe". These issues are often only detected after someone has paid the price.

I am hearing alot on local news today that it is the fastest track in the world, and a very difficult track, he was young and inexperienced.. none of that matters. The safety has to be improved on this track.

02-12-10, 04:21 PM	#4
Highbury The Old Man Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: 51.557, -0.102 Posts: 1,311 Downloads: 177 Uploads: 0	There really should have been an extended retaining wall where he lost control. I am 99.9% sure there will be before another set of blades hits that course. It is unprecedented, and unacceptable for a rider to bodily leave the course. Unfortunately like may auto racing crashes in the past, when you see a replay you can't help but wonder how that section was passed as "safe". These issues are often only detected after someone has paid the price. I am hearing alot on local news today that it is the fastest track in the world, and a very difficult track, he was young and inexperienced.. none of that matters. The safety has to be improved on this track.