[Slaki]

So this past weekend we were racing, but it was VERY cold. Track was about 3 deg Celsius when we went out. Did our sighting lap and got back to the grid when they experienced some difficulties with the lights.

Instead of letting us warm the tires again after a 5 min wait, they started the race... Aftermath of a mate who raced with us with his HP4R... Also a ZX in the front :surprise:

https://i.imgur.com/AyKQJVe.mp4


Cant get the video to show here... click on the link

 

[DrIoannis]

I cannot see it.

 

[JohnnyGT]

Low side both riders down

 

[corkgsxr]

If your out with track temps that low it's always a risk even after warmers.

8-10 degrees min

 

[z00]

Not sure it's only the tires, both riders that crashed were not stable on the line and the last one was crossed up.

But glad both riders are ok.

At doubleRR fest at VIR south few months ago, a rider with HP4R crashed, it was damaged badly.

 

[hna2195]

Where are you guys located that the temp is 3 Degree Celsius this time of year?

 

[BMW_388]

Where are you guys located that the temp is 3 Degree Celsius this time of year?

South Africa

 

[hna2195]

South Africa

Awesome ...

 

[stefanus]

South Africa

Texas, South Africa?

 

[BMW_388]

Texas, South Africa?

He asked where the crash was with the HP4R.. I looked up the OP postings and figured it out that he is in South Africa. Then i asked Siri what the temp was is South Africa today and it was 5c, so I know he is in that area still. Just a little research time.

 

[Slaki]

You have too much time on your hands! :grin2:

We have about 3 of our races in winter. Next one coming up is next month... Kinda sux riding in this weather. Just shows you what you do for the love of the sport...

 

[Slaki]

So after the race I went to him to ask if he was OK. His response: "Yes, the only thing that went through my mind during the crash was, I am so grateful that I have another one at home" :surprise:

 

[DrIoannis]

...and here is the video

The time he managed by the way is craaazy...1.38:surprise:

 

[Slaki]

So a real close call with the last race. On board footage of the HP4R trying to overtake myself on the pink bike (Woman's month dedication, if you want to know :grin2. I saw him at point 99 when I already started to turn in. Luckily we both walked away from this one...

Video to the incident here: https://imgur.com/TGq6RUW

 

[speedfinn]

So a real close call with the last race. On board footage of the HP4R trying to overtake myself on the pink bike (Woman's month dedication, if you want to know :grin2. I saw him at point 99 when I already started to turn in. Luckily we both walked away from this one...

Video to the incident here: https://imgur.com/TGq6RUW

Typical result of a error where a rider tries to overtake and brakes _directly_ towards inner curb.
Never do that.

 

[Slaki]

We were fighting for 3rd place and this happened at the 3rd last corner. There is no way that he would of made that corner, even if I lifted.