Wadded myself going down Mt.St. Helens...Tested the 6D Helmet - May 31st 2014

douglasredding
Edited Date/Time 6/2/2014 3:46pm
First, please send positive thoughts to a friend Bryan Friday and Mike Monaghan. Both went down hard at REM yesterday too, Bryan with a broken femur; the ambulance was busy.

This was race 6 for Saturday REM Racing, 40+ Intermediate. REM raced on the National track and it was the second moto. I think there were 13 races, so the track had 18/19 races on it...she was chewed up, rutted and pretty gnarly. Typical late day Glen Helen. The layout was a "vet" version of the AMA Glen Helen National 2 weekends ago. I've been racing Glen Helen several times a year for 10+ years, feel very comfortable there and Mt. St. Helen has never bit me before...until yesterday.

This lap I chose a different line (far right side) and spotted a huge braking bump. I came off the brakes to hit it only to land perfectly over the face of another about 7 feet away. I kinda jumped off the face off one and cased another. I knew what was coming so I leaned back and pinned it, no luck this time. I got bucked over the bars, flying W and proceeded with full bike inspection, front fender, oil plug, skid plate, then ass over end over ass over end.

Carnage to bike: None that I can find other then plastic scratches....

Carnage to me: Ended up going out for a minute...maybe 90 seconds (so they tell me). The radio lady who called Frank said I was out quick and rag-doll'd for a while.
Gotta love the infamous first question "who's the president?" I said Malcolm Smith but they didn't get the joke. (j.k.)
I was able to get up and walk, start my bike and ride back to my rig but with a very stiff/sore lower back.
Was wearing a LEATT and Scott chest protector and of course the 6D helmet that i'll be running over to Brea for inspection next week. I've already accepted the helmet will be another mantle piece, with a helluva story behind it.

I'd be remiss if I didn't mention how great the REM staff was, especially Frank Thomason who immediately notified my 12 yr. old son (we were there alone), that I was OK. Then pulled him aside and told him what to watch for in case my concussion got worst. Later that night, I got a personal call from Frank asking how I was and making sure I made it home ok. What a GREAT guy and club REM is. Smile

Anyway, with the head injury i'm taking 6 weeks off which should give time for my back to heal up, i'll be back for July's SRA GP and REM races.

Enjoy the carnage Smile

Click Here for Real Time Video

Click Here for Time-Lapse of Crash


Updated 10:15PM with Real Time Video footage...

Doug
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Crush 6/1/2014 5:13pm
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Glad you're ok dude! Hitting your head sux
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Bryan broke his femur? Holy hell man.....tell him Jeffro said " get well " !

As for you....glad you'll be ok man! Didn't watch the video yet , but I see that you went out for a minute or so. Tells me that was a good one to say the least. Heal up man!
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Xeno 6/1/2014 5:43pm
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Wow that was a dirty one! Glad you walked away.

Major props to the promoter for calling you later. That's first-class!
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zehn 6/1/2014 6:54pm
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Can you post a full-speed version with a bit more footage from before you crashed?

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douglasredding 6/1/2014 7:04pm
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zehn wrote:
Can you post a full-speed version with a bit more footage from before you crashed?
Zehn, yea. I'm working on render that video so I can share it with 6D. Maybe they're interested for analysis purposes? I'll edit my OP when I have it.

Thanks for the well wishes, everyone.
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Bummer for you and Friday.
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EZZA 95B 6/1/2014 7:12pm
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That was nasty! Glad you are all good, and what Xeno said re the follow-up... Hope Friday heals up soon; Is the other guy, (Mike Monaghan), okay?
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Highsider 6/1/2014 7:19pm
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Heard about Bryan.

For you, I'll say any motocrosser hates that "earth-sky-earth-sky" routine. Great video and keep us posted on getting well.
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wreckitrandy 6/1/2014 7:25pm
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Ground sky ground sky,,,,,, very blessed that you weren't mangled in that one man. Great job by the track personnel.
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davistld01 6/1/2014 7:47pm
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Wow! Heck of a tumble, man. Glad you're ok...or better than it could have been.
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bvm111 6/1/2014 7:57pm
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Just went through something similar a few weeks back if you remember my "thank you TLD and Atlas" thread. I did a high side out of a G out and also "when in doubt pin it" you did...With a few rotations mid air as well!

Glad you are ok, I wasn't knocked out but I was pretty groggy for a few weeks. I just went riding today and love my new shoei, but, I didn't ride very good at all!

witnessed a pretty big get off today and luckily the kid walked away from it, but, he hit the eject off a pretty large Double so I guess today was a good day for crashing!

Again, happy you are good, keep us updated on how the 6D faired!
douglasredding 6/1/2014 8:34pm
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EZZA 95B wrote:
That was nasty! Glad you are all good, and what Xeno said re the follow-up... Hope Friday heals up soon; Is the other guy, (Mike Monaghan)...
That was nasty! Glad you are all good, and what Xeno said re the follow-up... Hope Friday heals up soon; Is the other guy, (Mike Monaghan), okay?
I heard Mike broke his wrist, but it could be a foot? Details of the whole day are foggy. When I heard Bryan's name on the speakers, I went into the office and asked Lori. Apparently there were 3 people as of 1PM that needed medical. Bryan (femur) and Mike (wrist?) or foot, and someone else with a foot. There was some confusion that either MIke or Bryan had a compound fracture, or it was very near being compound as the skin was stretched.

My full helmet cam video has several crashes on it, from tip-overs to guys cross-rutting and mini-pile ups. There were "body's everywhere".

It was a tough day.
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Socket946 6/1/2014 8:41pm
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Ouch.
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EZZA 95B wrote:
That was nasty! Glad you are all good, and what Xeno said re the follow-up... Hope Friday heals up soon; Is the other guy, (Mike Monaghan)...
That was nasty! Glad you are all good, and what Xeno said re the follow-up... Hope Friday heals up soon; Is the other guy, (Mike Monaghan), okay?
douglasredding wrote:
I heard Mike broke his wrist, but it could be a foot? Details of the whole day are foggy. When I heard Bryan's name on the...
I heard Mike broke his wrist, but it could be a foot? Details of the whole day are foggy. When I heard Bryan's name on the speakers, I went into the office and asked Lori. Apparently there were 3 people as of 1PM that needed medical. Bryan (femur) and Mike (wrist?) or foot, and someone else with a foot. There was some confusion that either MIke or Bryan had a compound fracture, or it was very near being compound as the skin was stretched.

My full helmet cam video has several crashes on it, from tip-overs to guys cross-rutting and mini-pile ups. There were "body's everywhere".

It was a tough day.
Jody asked me to drive Mike in his car to the gate and wait with him until the ambulance drove by with Bryan. The ambulance was going to stop at the gate and put Mike's wrist in a cardboard splint (to stabilize his wrist) and send him on his way. (they didn't do it on the track since Mike already walked back to the pits holding his broken wrist with his good hand.) I've known Mike since his PC Husky days and when we got to the gate he said "get me in the drivers seat, open a bottle of H20, put the seat belt on and I'll call you later" and drove home LOL. Spoke to him today and he said emergency rooms are useless. They said it's broken and go see your ortho doc on Monday and here is some pain meds. He also asked who has my boots? LOL. So Mike is in good spirits despite what happened and hopes everyone else is ok too.
douglasredding 6/1/2014 9:45pm
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thanks, Anniebert...for the clarification and update. I remember now they held up the racing because the track didn't have enough certified EMTs onsite. Maybe only the 2nd time that's ever happen in years I can remember. Maybe they had to wait for Bryan's ride to return. Bryan is in good spirits, posting on FB, etc.

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Big Lenny 6/1/2014 9:54pm
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Glad everything turned out well for you Cats, Hey Fri, get well buddy...Wink
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Frank is an awesome dude! I had a bad crash at REM a couple years ago, and Frank called me as well to make sure I was okay. Frank is an awesome, good dude! REM would not be worth going to without him.
douglasredding 6/2/2014 12:52am
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SinjinL - agree.

Updated the OP with the 1080P video link.

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douglasredding wrote:
I heard Mike broke his wrist, but it could be a foot? Details of the whole day are foggy. When I heard Bryan's name on the...
I heard Mike broke his wrist, but it could be a foot? Details of the whole day are foggy. When I heard Bryan's name on the speakers, I went into the office and asked Lori. Apparently there were 3 people as of 1PM that needed medical. Bryan (femur) and Mike (wrist?) or foot, and someone else with a foot. There was some confusion that either MIke or Bryan had a compound fracture, or it was very near being compound as the skin was stretched.

My full helmet cam video has several crashes on it, from tip-overs to guys cross-rutting and mini-pile ups. There were "body's everywhere".

It was a tough day.
Man, the fact you remembered all that after taking that digger is impressive... Thanks for the update mate. Get well soon guys.
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Oh man...I hate the grunt! You know it's gonna be bad when you start grunting before you hit!

Glad you're ok!

Do we race each other at SRA events? I make as many as I can...
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Love that time lapse. Here is to healing up!
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Matt Fisher 6/2/2014 8:01am
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Get well soon- all of you!
douglasredding 6/2/2014 8:11am
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ridge wrote:
Oh man...I hate the grunt! You know it's gonna be bad when you start grunting before you hit! Glad you're ok! Do we race each other...
Oh man...I hate the grunt! You know it's gonna be bad when you start grunting before you hit!

Glad you're ok!

Do we race each other at SRA events? I make as many as I can...
Hey Ridge, we might? I'm 40 but I race the 30+ Intermediate class. I have raced every month this year save for May. What is your name? We can compare lap times! Wink I'm on the Glen Helen website for results, Doug Redding, Orange CA.

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ridge 6/2/2014 8:30am
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My name is Chris Ridgway...I race in the 40 exp class.

I got a monster holeshot at the last SRA I raced, then then fought hard back to 3rd! Lol




douglasredding 6/2/2014 9:15am
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I found you, January 2014 SRA. NIIIICE holeshot! I have to ask...do you run a Rekluse? You beat McCall straight-up and I consider McCall a total badass. I've admired his skill (he races two classes, 40 and 30+ expert) from back when I raced beginner class; besides he used to have this girlfriend...oh-my-gawd was she something else. My measuring stick when I was coming up from beginner to novice to intermediate and even raced expert a few times was whether Ward and McCall would lap me, if they didn't I was doing good; but I digress, that was years ago.

Anyway, damn Chris, you haul ass. Your lap times are a full minute faster then my friend Ty Green who races 40+ Intermediate and I consider Ty and I to be the same speed. You weren't too far off from Ryan Dudek's times in 30+ class too.

Nice meeting you, if you're out there this month i'll come over and say hello. I take a lot of photos, especially when i'm broken and can't ride, and we have a big group of really great/friendly guys who race every month.

Hope to see you out there! Smile

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ridge wrote:
My name is Chris Ridgway...I race in the 40 exp class. I got a monster holeshot at the last SRA I raced, then then fought hard...
My name is Chris Ridgway...I race in the 40 exp class.

I got a monster holeshot at the last SRA I raced, then then fought hard back to 3rd! Lol




MA800 would be proud! Wink
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ridge wrote:
My name is Chris Ridgway...I race in the 40 exp class. I got a monster holeshot at the last SRA I raced, then then fought hard...
My name is Chris Ridgway...I race in the 40 exp class.

I got a monster holeshot at the last SRA I raced, then then fought hard back to 3rd! Lol




Holy holeshots Batman!
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ridge wrote:
My name is Chris Ridgway...I race in the 40 exp class. I got a monster holeshot at the last SRA I raced, then then fought hard...
My name is Chris Ridgway...I race in the 40 exp class.

I got a monster holeshot at the last SRA I raced, then then fought hard back to 3rd! Lol




huck wrote:
MA800 would be proud! Wink
I just try to make Tony happy...

BTW, Slipdog builds my motors and they don't bring the suck.

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WhipMeister 6/2/2014 12:53pm
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Gave me PTSD flashback just watching it. Youch.
douglasredding 6/2/2014 2:16pm
6/2/2014 2:16pm
Update from doctors office, today.

I have a bone spur where the spine S1-L5 area meets sacrum, likely causing the severe pain and aggravation. Could be an old injury. Nothing of too concern but need to watch for long term arthritis. No surgery needed. Doc suggested Norco and I reminded her last time (for my ACL replacement) I couldn't poop for a week and when It can time to stop the body was like "gimme gimme gimme more, now!" So I'm leaving with 100x 800mg ibuprofen and a muscle relaxer for sleepy time.

Ride clearance in 3/5 weeks.

See you out there, BRAAP!

Ps., i'll update this thread after my 6D helmet office visit/inspection.

Doug

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