crashes at loudon

[catahoulabuldog]

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turn 6-greedy throttle low side
turn 3-too tight a line low side
turn 12-to harsh on the throttle low side
turn 3-went in hot, ran out of talent. hit the tires at the end on the wall head on. over the bars....

[Pigman]

For me 1-1A, 3, 11

[LRRS#324]

Turn 2- Wet
10 - Cold tires (warm up lap)
12 - lost the rear, caught it, then straight into the air fence

[csmutty]

My T4 high-side was on a ZX-12 so I can relate. Aside from that incident, the 12 was the most fun I ever had at Loudon.

You're twisted.

[brady]

• T2 entry during downpour at a trackday (street tires), too fast, too cocky, hamfisted turn in
• T1 entry in the rain (on rains), with a lot of help

Highside in 4 as a result of a hamfisted throttle hand.

it was spectacular, I was right behind you

[The Snowman]

I went down like a sack of potatoes in 2 for NO REASON on my warm up lap in the rain

I see more than one bnar input before your crash. In turns 2 and 11, where there is rough to smooth pavement changes, that will bite you in the ass if you're at lean and you add additional input. Ask me how I know.

[xrocket21]

I see more than one bnar input before your crash. In turns 2 and 11, where there is rough to smooth pavement changes, that will bite you in the ass if you're at lean and you add additional input. Ask me how I know.

I was going 42 mph

[Paul_E_D]

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Are you serious about not coming back? Slippery wet pavement qualifies as a reason. That spot is notorious and is something we always point out on a rainy day.

[tropicoz]

My third track day, wrong bike for the job.

Kawasaki Ninja ZX14 @ Tony's Track Days crashes! - YouTube

I remember that!

[xsiliconkid]

Just for the record....(for those contemplating trackdays.)

Many of the crashes and almost all the many-turn crashes reported here are associated with racing and not trackdays

[tsorfas]

I was going 42 mph

i was going that in 1a. theres always a reason. and cold tires (and cold track in my case) they dont forgive

[xrocket21]

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Are you serious about not coming back? Slippery wet pavement qualifies as a reason. That spot is notorious and is something we always point out on a rainy day.

As shown by this thread, crashes easily happen. I wouldnt take a streetbike back. Its just too pricey if you go down and its too easy to go down. I was looking into bringing my supermoto up, because I dont care if I lay it down, but it just doesnt have the top end. Ill stick to my car. So yeah, I guess Im serious, I didnt really enjoy the experience much at all.

[csmutty]

As shown by this thread, crashes easily happen. I wouldnt take a streetbike back. Its just too pricey if you go down and its too easy to go down. I was looking into bringing my supermoto up, because I dont care if I lay it down, but it just doesnt have the top end. Ill stick to my car. So yeah, I guess Im serious, I didnt really enjoy the experience much at all.

Valid point. Only takes one time to make a person sour. But at the same time the track can be a blast when conditions are ideal.

[xrocket21]

Maybe Im just being a cry baby. It rained all day, and it was my first crash.

[FireboltEric_MA]

5....it sucked!

[xsiliconkid]

Maybe Im just being a cry baby. It rained all day, and it was my first crash.

bingo.....
Supermotard+loudon=fun

[CBR929RE]

As shown by this thread, crashes easily happen. I wouldnt take a streetbike back. Its just too pricey if you go down and its too easy to go down. I was looking into bringing my supermoto up, because I dont care if I lay it down, but it just doesnt have the top end. Ill stick to my car. So yeah, I guess Im serious, I didnt really enjoy the experience much at all.

you're letting one bad experience get you down. give it another shot before you totally write it off. all of my crashes were at track days not races. never once has the thought of giving up crossed my mind. I bet most in here would say the same thing despite broken bones, concussions, scrapes, bruises, etc.

[csmutty]

Maybe Im just being a cry baby. It rained all day, and it was my first crash.

Yeah. If it were me I would give it another shot. I'd hate for someone to go to the track and not get the same experience that many others have received. But yes. A track only bike is a great option. And nothing against the RC, but they are pigs.

[Paul_E_D]

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There are plenty of people who never crash at a trackday. They just aren't represented in this thread. In my nearly 100 trackdays, I have fallen once.

Anyway, xrocket ithink it would be worth another try. It's not as easy to crash in the dry. Not by a long margin.

[brady]

all of my crashes were at track days not races.

[virtualbong]

Slow high side at 3. I was following too close to the rider in front of me and when the person in front of me surprised me by braking in turn, I locked the front and went over into the tires. Not a bad crash but still...my own mistake.

Low side at 6.
First run in the afternoon session and did not allow my tires to get up to temp.

[Tricky Mike]

Hot pit? Anyone? Just me?

[Awesome]

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There are plenty of people who never crash at a trackday. They just aren't represented in this thread. In my nearly 100 trackdays, I have fallen once.

Anyway, xrocket ithink it would be worth another try. It's not as easy to crash in the dry. Not by a long margin.

I've crashed three times at trackdays, out of at least 50 or 60, I blame you for one of 'em!

[KawiSmurf]

Hot pit? Anyone? Just me?

Uh...yup. Slowest tip-over I've ever seen. But in my defense, I think I was distracted by an awesome double-rainbow.

[StrayNut]

Uh...yup. Slowest tip-over I've ever seen. But in my defense, I think I was distracted by an awesome double-rainbow.

Same here. Super sexy slow-motion fail from a complete standstill just outside the paddock.