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palanon · 10-05-2007, 09:14 AM

Well folks, here's the news,

Yesterday was the last open practice for the season. This weekend will be the finals for the LRRS with the winners going to the CCS Championships in Daytona. Monday will be the races for the Vintage bikes.

Normally, the Vintage bikes aren't allowed to run with the modern race groups. However, someone had the not so bright idea to run only two rotating sessions. Instead of keeping the Vintage and Motards in their own sessions, they stuck them in with first session.

Right in the racing line at the exit of turn #3 / entrance to turn #4, a vintage bike was down. Tab remembers seeing him and thinking " no problem, I'll just tighten my line and scoot by " Things for him get foggy after that for good reason. It turns out that the Vintage bike " grenaded " and dumped it's oil all over the track through the turn.

Tab lost the front and went into a low side slide. Unfortunately, a Motard coming in behind Tab hit the oil too. When he slid in, he clocked Tab in the head with his rear tire.

Having his bell rung good and proper, Our tough ol' Power Ranger still managed to get in the ambulance under his own power. After about an hour in the Track Hospital they transported Tab to Concord Hospital for X-rays and a Cat Scan. Our hero was released last night and I took him back to my shop and he promptly took his truck and bike home ( crazy B'tard ). Here's the list of damages:

*Two cracked ribs

*Small puncture and partial deflation to right lung

*Pretty good goose egg and friction burns on right shoulder

*No head injuries or concussion

Damage to the bike was minor. Controls pulled of right clip on. Crack in fairing. Broken rear set bracket. A few scrapes to engine case and exhaust can.

Tab wanted me to tell you all that he's fine and will be back to work next week. He would tell you himself but, he has dial up at the house so he doesn't get online much at home.

Tab gave me permission to post up the pictures from yesterday. Probably because he's been a motorcycle enthusiast his whole life and an MSF instructor for 10 years, he wanted me to stress this point:

" The track is the proper venue and atmosphere for riding motorcycles fast. Please take note of how quickly safety and medical personnel are on scene to render help. Try to imagine what could happen to you if this kind of thing happens on the street. "

" Please, Please.. If you find yourself ratcheting up the speed and being more aggressive, take it to the track. You'll have a blast, help yourself and the sport as a whole. "

Pics coming. Please remember I stink at taking pictures and I'm doing it with a $99.00 digital bargain clicker.

10-05-2007, 09:14 AM	#1 (permalink)
palanon No Significant Other Joined: Apr 2006 Bike: 2003 Bandit 1200S Location: Newmarket, NH Posts: 2,308	Tab Low Sides in Turn #3 at Loudon Track Well folks, here's the news, Yesterday was the last open practice for the season. This weekend will be the finals for the LRRS with the winners going to the CCS Championships in Daytona. Monday will be the races for the Vintage bikes. Normally, the Vintage bikes aren't allowed to run with the modern race groups. However, someone had the not so bright idea to run only two rotating sessions. Instead of keeping the Vintage and Motards in their own sessions, they stuck them in with first session. Right in the racing line at the exit of turn #3 / entrance to turn #4, a vintage bike was down. Tab remembers seeing him and thinking " no problem, I'll just tighten my line and scoot by " Things for him get foggy after that for good reason. It turns out that the Vintage bike " grenaded " and dumped it's oil all over the track through the turn. Tab lost the front and went into a low side slide. Unfortunately, a Motard coming in behind Tab hit the oil too. When he slid in, he clocked Tab in the head with his rear tire. Having his bell rung good and proper, Our tough ol' Power Ranger still managed to get in the ambulance under his own power. After about an hour in the Track Hospital they transported Tab to Concord Hospital for X-rays and a Cat Scan. Our hero was released last night and I took him back to my shop and he promptly took his truck and bike home ( crazy B'tard ). Here's the list of damages: Two cracked ribs Small puncture and partial deflation to right lung Pretty good goose egg and friction burns on right shoulder No head injuries or concussion Damage to the bike was minor. Controls pulled of right clip on. Crack in fairing. Broken rear set bracket. A few scrapes to engine case and exhaust can. Tab wanted me to tell you all that he's fine and will be back to work next week. He would tell you himself but, he has dial up at the house so he doesn't get online much at home. Tab gave me permission to post up the pictures from yesterday. Probably because he's been a motorcycle enthusiast his whole life and an MSF instructor for 10 years, he wanted me to stress this point: " The track is the proper venue and atmosphere for riding motorcycles fast. Please take note of how quickly safety and medical personnel are on scene to render help. Try to imagine what could happen to you if this kind of thing happens on the street. " " Please, Please.. If you find yourself ratcheting up the speed and being more aggressive, take it to the track. You'll have a blast, help yourself and the sport as a whole. " Pics coming. Please remember I stink at taking pictures and I'm doing it with a $99.00 digital bargain clicker. __________________ " In the name of the Speedo, the Tach and the Holy Throttle, amen. "