13yr old passed away today in Tx

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Ardfarkl 8/4/2014 8:04am
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So very sad. RIP little dude!
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It's a sad day for the North Texas MX community. I know all the parties involved and everyone is devastated by this unfortunate accident. I met Tanner's father back in '07 when he asked me to follow Tanner around the track. He was about 6yo and brand new to the sport. They are the nicest people and my heart goes out to them.

My heart also goes out to the 15yo that hit Tanner. I know he is in a bad place right now, even though it was a freak accident that wasn't his fault. He is carrying a burden that I hope he will be able to cope with in time.
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MarkF 8/4/2014 8:46am
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RIP Tanner. My prayers and condolences go out to family and friends.
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JA946 8/4/2014 8:50am
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500guy 8/4/2014 9:17am
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Just Heart breaking, Condolences to all involved.
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Barrett57 8/4/2014 9:58am
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Absolutely terrible. RIP.
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Cashmore 8/4/2014 11:11am
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IWreckALot wrote:
Dang I was out there yesterday morning too. I had a buddy calling asking if I was involved. I knew nothing about it when I had...
Dang I was out there yesterday morning too. I had a buddy calling asking if I was involved. I knew nothing about it when I had left.

River Valley is one of the only tracks that I'm real comfortable on. All of the jumps are pretty forgiving and there are a minimal amount of truly blind jumps. Unfortunate that we lost one there. RIP little dude.

On another note, was that really Tommy Hahn out there yesterday? We were parked in the back by a guy on a Suzuki number 22 that had an AMA sticker and looked a LOT like TH. He was pretty fast but at one point I saw him smoking a cigarette. Thought it was odd.
If your talking about sunday then no hahn wasn't out there.
mike.sullivan 8/4/2014 2:02pm
8/4/2014 2:02pm Edited Date/Time 8/4/2014 2:40pm
What a sad tragedy for all involved. I can't imagine how the rider of the big bike must feel. In April of '13 I was running practice at RV when an 85 rider crossed into my line on the face of a tabletop forcing me to pick another line fast. I wound up missing the landing and crashing off the side. Got knocked out, broke my shoulder and tore my PCL. I'd do it over 100 times to avoid something like this, and I'm sure the big bike rider in this case would too.

I love motocross and always will, but this is the awful shadow side of the sport.
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JM485 8/4/2014 3:33pm
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Ranger you don't split practice for 1 85. It could have been a 125, 250 or 450 beginer or novice rolling a jump and been landed...
Ranger you don't split practice for 1 85. It could have been a 125, 250 or 450 beginer or novice rolling a jump and been landed on. If you don't have hundred of more riders I don't know of any track out west that splits them up. And no its not about money for the track. Its about giving the rider the most time for his money on the track. If you split the 85's from the big bikes and they have their own track do then not allow them to ride with the big bikes. It was an accident and nothing more. If you want to stop them all then don't open the track or don't ride a bike.
Cygnus wrote:
Since we can't seem to leave this discussion out of this thread, at least some people get it. We won't be splitting practice anytime soon out...
Since we can't seem to leave this discussion out of this thread, at least some people get it. We won't be splitting practice anytime soon out west. Unless I have 100+ riders it's gonna stay that way. So glad that after 8 years I've never had a death at my track. I might close it completely if I ever do.
Not trying to drag this out further, because that is not what this thread is for, but I wanted to add that all the tracks I ride in NorCal split practices as long as there are enough mini riders and beginners, usually around ten. RIP.
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RangerLee 8/4/2014 3:43pm
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Mr. Info wrote:
Ranger you don't split practice for 1 85. It could have been a 125, 250 or 450 beginer or novice rolling a jump and been landed...
Ranger you don't split practice for 1 85. It could have been a 125, 250 or 450 beginer or novice rolling a jump and been landed on. If you don't have hundred of more riders I don't know of any track out west that splits them up. And no its not about money for the track. Its about giving the rider the most time for his money on the track. If you split the 85's from the big bikes and they have their own track do then not allow them to ride with the big bikes. It was an accident and nothing more. If you want to stop them all then don't open the track or don't ride a bike.
Cygnus wrote:
Since we can't seem to leave this discussion out of this thread, at least some people get it. We won't be splitting practice anytime soon out...
Since we can't seem to leave this discussion out of this thread, at least some people get it. We won't be splitting practice anytime soon out west. Unless I have 100+ riders it's gonna stay that way. So glad that after 8 years I've never had a death at my track. I might close it completely if I ever do.
JM485 wrote:
Not trying to drag this out further, because that is not what this thread is for, but I wanted to add that all the tracks I...
Not trying to drag this out further, because that is not what this thread is for, but I wanted to add that all the tracks I ride in NorCal split practices as long as there are enough mini riders and beginners, usually around ten. RIP.
Born and raised in So Cal, so when you say out west what tracks do you mean? The tracks I grew up on split practices. Perhaps there are not enough you riders any more? ( I see it out here with as little as 5 riders)

Yes I am talking about smaller bikes, was this 13 year old on a 125 or 250?

As for this not being the post, I disagree, we ALL feel sad about this, some even anger, especially those of us with children. We have expressed our sorrow along with that the desire to try and never see a similar tragedy happen again.
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socalmx716 8/4/2014 3:44pm
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Crush wrote:
That's terrible. Prayers for family and friends.

I still can never understand why 85s are allowed on the track with big bikes. Shouldn't happen imho.
4stroke4DWIN wrote:
From what I was told is they never split practice. Your right though crush it's insane to have the little guys on at the same time.
Yesterday there were kids on Cobra's out on the main track at Perris with the big boys. Worried the shit out of me.
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Sully22 8/4/2014 6:04pm
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RIP little man! I can't even imagine....
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txgoon 8/4/2014 6:06pm
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The last 10-12 I've been to River Valley the practices have been split. Must have been a wrong place wrong time deal. RIP Tanner. Gonna miss seeing you at the track little buddy.
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Mouse153 8/4/2014 6:16pm
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What a freaking bummer...

I feel horrible for all involved including the young man that hit him. Prayers go out to both families.
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Crush 8/4/2014 6:32pm
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Crush wrote:
That's terrible. Prayers for family and friends.

I still can never understand why 85s are allowed on the track with big bikes. Shouldn't happen imho.
4stroke4DWIN wrote:
From what I was told is they never split practice. Your right though crush it's insane to have the little guys on at the same time.
socalmx716 wrote:
Yesterday there were kids on Cobra's out on the main track at Perris with the big boys. Worried the shit out of me.
Completely irresponsible IMO. It's not a new problem, can't they carve out a little track? Set aside an hour at lunch for them on the big track? Sheesh.
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moscrop940 8/4/2014 6:59pm
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4stroke4DWIN wrote:
From what I was told is they never split practice. Your right though crush it's insane to have the little guys on at the same time.
socalmx716 wrote:
Yesterday there were kids on Cobra's out on the main track at Perris with the big boys. Worried the shit out of me.
Crush wrote:
Completely irresponsible IMO. It's not a new problem, can't they carve out a little track? Set aside an hour at lunch for them on the big...
Completely irresponsible IMO. It's not a new problem, can't they carve out a little track? Set aside an hour at lunch for them on the big track? Sheesh.
Crush,

They do have 2 tracks. Main and Mini. Unless there was an issue with the mini track then it was the parents decision to have the kid on the 50 out there
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Crush 8/4/2014 7:05pm
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Crush, They do have 2 tracks. Main and Mini. Unless there was an issue with the mini track then it was the parents decision to have...
Crush,

They do have 2 tracks. Main and Mini. Unless there was an issue with the mini track then it was the parents decision to have the kid on the 50 out there
Well then... I don't really get it.
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txgoon 8/4/2014 7:13pm
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The problem with have two separate tracks is the little kids will want to ride the other track and vice versa. I know I was that way am I still am on a big bike. And if they give little kids time at noon on the big track people will complain that they don't have their precious track time. Plus the money it costs to prep and water two tracks. And I hardly count the mini track at River Valley a track. Maybe good for pitbikes.
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moscrop940 8/4/2014 7:22pm
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Crush, They do have 2 tracks. Main and Mini. Unless there was an issue with the mini track then it was the parents decision to have...
Crush,

They do have 2 tracks. Main and Mini. Unless there was an issue with the mini track then it was the parents decision to have the kid on the 50 out there
Crush wrote:
Well then... I don't really get it.
Nor do I.

Quick story,

My dad allowed me on the Glen Helen main track when I was roughly 10 riding a 60, and I should NEVER have been allowed out there with big bikes. I was not mature enough nor did I have the experience necessary to be on a national track with adults.

After Talladega turn ( at G.H. turn there is usually a step off, which at the time most people were hitting 4th gear wide open before the left hander. I was barley in 2nd gear and fell on the landing of the step off. Not knowing what to do I just kind of stood on the landing. I can remember looking towards the take off and all I see is a yz400 mid air coming directly for my head, by some miracle a dad grabbed me by my chest protector and ripped me off the track. The guy on the 400 actually broke the mouth guard of my helmet with his foot peg. That's how close this was. I never met the guy who pulled me off the track, he just asked me if I was okay and walked away with his head shaking. I can honestly say it was the closest I have ever come to maybe not coming home, and if it wasn't for that dad I probably wouldn't have

My dad saw this whole story play out, and he was never the same. I know he was mad at himself for allowing me on the track, as he did not allow me on a main track with big bikes until I was probably 13.

Point is there is a time and place for kids to be on the main track, and regardless of skill, its size that usually ends up being the problem.

Rest In Peace Tanner, you have a lot of great guys up there to show you the tracks.
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PADDY'S LAD 8/4/2014 8:03pm
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Tragedy for all involved. I wish peace for both family's.

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Horrible. RIP little guy
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gharmon 8/4/2014 8:19pm
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Cashmore wrote:
Oh wow... I was pulling out of the track when I saw him go down but didn't see him get landed on! This is why I...
Oh wow... I was pulling out of the track when I saw him go down but didn't see him get landed on! This is why I NEVER jump anything around the little ones. Thoughts and prayers go out to his family
bd wrote:
Why are little ones on the track with adults?
I have been passed by many a 85 rider. Even at tracks where they do split them up the fast kids on the 85s almost always ride with the big bikes. Speed wise some of these kids belong more with the big bikes than on the track with PW's and other small bikes. Not saying this was the situation that was going on but it is one possibility.
Kyriazis298 8/4/2014 8:27pm
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Feel so bad for everyone involved. 1 thing that i cant get outta my mind is that it was the kids first time on a track, he should have been on the mini track for sure. Never the less it was a freak accident. RIP
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Kyriazis298 wrote:
Feel so bad for everyone involved. 1 thing that i cant get outta my mind is that it was the kids first time on a track...
Feel so bad for everyone involved. 1 thing that i cant get outta my mind is that it was the kids first time on a track, he should have been on the mini track for sure. Never the less it was a freak accident. RIP
I don't know where your got this info, but he has been riding tracks for a while now. This was not the first time on a track.
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jeffro503 8/4/2014 9:47pm
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CamP wrote:
It's a sad day for the North Texas MX community. I know all the parties involved and everyone is devastated by this unfortunate accident. I met...
It's a sad day for the North Texas MX community. I know all the parties involved and everyone is devastated by this unfortunate accident. I met Tanner's father back in '07 when he asked me to follow Tanner around the track. He was about 6yo and brand new to the sport. They are the nicest people and my heart goes out to them.

My heart also goes out to the 15yo that hit Tanner. I know he is in a bad place right now, even though it was a freak accident that wasn't his fault. He is carrying a burden that I hope he will be able to cope with in time.
CamP.....I feel you brotha! Always a tough thing losing someone in the sport we all love.. Stay strong and support the people you know the best you can.
Kyriazis298 8/4/2014 10:28pm
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Kyriazis298 wrote:
Feel so bad for everyone involved. 1 thing that i cant get outta my mind is that it was the kids first time on a track...
Feel so bad for everyone involved. 1 thing that i cant get outta my mind is that it was the kids first time on a track, he should have been on the mini track for sure. Never the less it was a freak accident. RIP
premixer wrote:
I don't know where your got this info, but he has been riding tracks for a while now. This was not the first time on a...
I don't know where your got this info, but he has been riding tracks for a while now. This was not the first time on a track.
Where did you get that from? his mom posted something about it on facebook maybe she ment was his first time on the big track? not sure didnt really read it to well... your probablly right
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Kyriazis298 wrote:
Feel so bad for everyone involved. 1 thing that i cant get outta my mind is that it was the kids first time on a track...
Feel so bad for everyone involved. 1 thing that i cant get outta my mind is that it was the kids first time on a track, he should have been on the mini track for sure. Never the less it was a freak accident. RIP
premixer wrote:
I don't know where your got this info, but he has been riding tracks for a while now. This was not the first time on a...
I don't know where your got this info, but he has been riding tracks for a while now. This was not the first time on a track.
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Where did you get that from? his mom posted something about it on facebook maybe she ment was his first time on the big track? not...
Where did you get that from? his mom posted something about it on facebook maybe she ment was his first time on the big track? not sure didnt really read it to well... your probablly right
If I'm not mistaken he just got the 85 a week or so ago. Maybe that's what they were talking about.
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CamP 8/5/2014 5:32am
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premixer wrote:
I don't know where your got this info, but he has been riding tracks for a while now. This was not the first time on a...
I don't know where your got this info, but he has been riding tracks for a while now. This was not the first time on a track.
Kyriazis298 wrote:
Where did you get that from? his mom posted something about it on facebook maybe she ment was his first time on the big track? not...
Where did you get that from? his mom posted something about it on facebook maybe she ment was his first time on the big track? not sure didnt really read it to well... your probablly right
premixer wrote:
If I'm not mistaken he just got the 85 a week or so ago. Maybe that's what they were talking about.
He was riding a new KX85, but he has been riding mx for several years. I escorted him when he first rode the track in 2007.

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