With all the talk of insurance issues, tracks shutting down, etc...
Out at GH right now, sitting in my van typing on some website stuff, while one of our test riders runs through a few things.
I look up and see a guy ripping a section out on the track, in street clothes, no helmet, and shoes.
Oh wait, it's a "trainer" who took his rider's 125 to show him how to do a section.
Sometimes, I'm just baffled...
I'm not trying to be that guy but is it just me, or is this just a terrible idea?
DV set that example didnt he?
I mean it’s a terrible idea, but this spirit of ingenuity led to one of the greatest photos of all time.
We hurt ourselves and the sport🫣 …come to ride if you are going to “show” your rider. We don’t need to help kill our sport.
Did you talk to anyone? I'd be over there giving them an earful, but maybe talk to Lori or Dave.
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Private vs public track is a big difference in what's acceptable.
Ya, DV just may be guilty...there are always idiots out there...just ask Kevin Windham...he is also guilty
....and it sets a great example when it's splashed all over social media...monkey see monkey do...
Greatest photo of all time???
Unless someone is going to photograph it- in which case it’s irrelevant where it occurred.
Do the tracks do nothing about it?
There’s a handful of times Randy Yoho made me shut my bike off and walk it to the gate through the sandy ass pits at Dade City because I shifted out of first gear when I knew damn well I wasn’t supposed to. After the 3rd or 4th time of pushing my 85 down there I wised up quick.
We are our own worst enemies. This sport exists in spite of it's participants, not because of them.
How many times do we see on the broadcasts the top level pros riding around the stadium without a helmet on, doing jumps, wheelies...etc.
It takes one simple mistake, a fall, a hit to the head and lives are changed forever.
Most tracks in the Northwest used to DQ guys for even pit riding without a helmet. I seen a a guy with no helmet ride his bike up his loading ramp into the back of his truck at Woodland MX years back and get DQ'd for it. Lost his first place 125jr trophy and all lost points.
DV is Bionic. He sure showed her how to get through those whoops. lol
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I've had dads (sorry, "trainers") walk right out in front of me and almost get the peoples elbow. Fixated on their rider and not reality of being at a public track. Fuckin kooks, shame this guy.
You’ve pointed to the biggest problem right here. No one will take responsibility for themselves. ‘Well I saw X do it’ this is how you end up with a society that is over litigious like in the USA.
I see a trainer at my local club track do this all the time. And I think it might actually be the same guy.
Perfect example of setting a poor standard. The guys who actually won Championships would never do that.
Classic picture though...
My date told me in 1970 that if he ever sees me ride without a helmet, he'd take the bike away. I told my kids that too. There are some things I won't compromise. I can't believe a track owner, private or public, would allow riding without a helmet. Other stuff is just stupid. Riding without a helmet is beyond stupid.
Probably just finished surfing and had to get a moto in before heading to ski mountains…👌
He's an adult and obviously a decent rider, so cut the guy some slack. He's not a fkn wheelie boy. He's at a track. Kinda dumb to do and at the same time, very awesome. I mean, jumps on a bike, no gear and hits it. I applaud the guy personally.
From beginners to professionals, one thing we all have in common is that we all eat shit on our bikes from time to time.
Ignoring the rules and putting the track at risk for legal issues, putting yourself at risk for a major injury and putting another riding spot at risk of shutting down for the riders who actually follow the rules is not “very awesome,” and you gotta be pretty fuckin’ dense to think so.
Respect the rules, put a fuckin’ helmet on.
The AMA fought for his right to not wear a helmet.......................
Same with me. My parents bought me my first bike in 1972. We lived in the country and the first day I rode down our dirt driveway w/o my helmet on. My dad shut me down when I got back and said I don’t want to see you riding without a helmet on again or the bike is going in the garage for the day. I learned my lesson really quick and never rode without a helmet on since then, 40 years. There is just no reason to ride without a helmet, let alone full gear especially as fast as these bike are today.
Found the trainer . . .
Glen Helen is more likely to kick the dude out for riding without paying than they are for riding without a helmet and proper gear.
Millsaps or Sorby?
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