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Forgetting to strap your helmet – Jake Canada, Phoenix SX 2013
It was Jake Canada’s unfortunate circumstance to show up at the line for the main event in Phoenix without his mandatory “Hat’s Off” device, an apparatus that riders use to allow their helmet to be easily removed by medics in the event of a crash. Jake’s team scrambled to install it, which they did with literally seconds to spare. In his haste, however, Jake forgot one key move: he did not strap his helmet. The AMA quickly noticed, and he was black-flagged.
Boarding the wrong plane to the race – Jeremy McGrath, Millville 1996
The undisputed King of Supercross has even made his fair share of mistakes; Jeremy was on his way to the Spring Creek National in Millville when he boarded what he though was a flight to Rochester, MN. Instead, his plane landed in, much to his dismay, Rochester, NY. Jeremy still made it to Spring Creek in time for the race, but there was definitely a team manager looking for answers on that one.
Crashing on the parade lap – Jason Anderson & Ryan Sipes, SLC SX 2012
It doesn’t get much more embarrassing than crashing on the parade lap, but that was exactly how the Salt Lake City supercross started out for Jason Anderson and Ryan Sipes. Anderson, in the midst of a practice start, was not aware of Sipes cruising and scoping out the track. The two collided in a heap, and Sipes was visibly feeling the effects of it. Both riders were able to ride, and Anderson actually finished on the podium, his first ever. Maybe there’s something to this crashing business…
Mistakenly thinking a rider was a lapper and letting him pass – Dean Wilson, Freestone 2010
Dean Wilson, in his rookie season, was leading the Freestone National in 2010 and looking to take his first professional win ever when his teammate Tyla Rattray came up behind him. Dean was under the impression that he had a huge lead, so naturally he let Tyla go around, assuming he was a lapper and wanting to allow him to salvage as many points as possible. Unfortunately, Tyla was not a lapper, and Dean handed away the win right there. And to salt that open wound, Broc Tickle passed Dean just feet before the finish line, putting him back to 3rd.
Pre-mature celebration to crash – Grant Langston, Houston 2001
Grant Langston was well on his way to his first win ever in the US at round 6 of the 125 West SX series. He was understandably excited, and decided to throw a huge fist pump to the crowd over the triple on the last lap, elated at the thought of finally winning a supercross. On the following jump, unfortunately, Grant dipped the front end and cartwheeled over the bars, effectively ending his early celebration career for good.
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It was Jake Canada’s unfortunate circumstance to show up at the line for the main event in Phoenix without his mandatory “Hat’s Off” device, an apparatus that riders use to allow their helmet to be easily removed by medics in the event of a crash. Jake’s team scrambled to install it, which they did with literally seconds to spare. In his haste, however, Jake forgot one key move: he did not strap his helmet. The AMA quickly noticed, and he was black-flagged.
Boarding the wrong plane to the race – Jeremy McGrath, Millville 1996
The undisputed King of Supercross has even made his fair share of mistakes; Jeremy was on his way to the Spring Creek National in Millville when he boarded what he though was a flight to Rochester, MN. Instead, his plane landed in, much to his dismay, Rochester, NY. Jeremy still made it to Spring Creek in time for the race, but there was definitely a team manager looking for answers on that one.
Crashing on the parade lap – Jason Anderson & Ryan Sipes, SLC SX 2012
It doesn’t get much more embarrassing than crashing on the parade lap, but that was exactly how the Salt Lake City supercross started out for Jason Anderson and Ryan Sipes. Anderson, in the midst of a practice start, was not aware of Sipes cruising and scoping out the track. The two collided in a heap, and Sipes was visibly feeling the effects of it. Both riders were able to ride, and Anderson actually finished on the podium, his first ever. Maybe there’s something to this crashing business…
Mistakenly thinking a rider was a lapper and letting him pass – Dean Wilson, Freestone 2010
Dean Wilson, in his rookie season, was leading the Freestone National in 2010 and looking to take his first professional win ever when his teammate Tyla Rattray came up behind him. Dean was under the impression that he had a huge lead, so naturally he let Tyla go around, assuming he was a lapper and wanting to allow him to salvage as many points as possible. Unfortunately, Tyla was not a lapper, and Dean handed away the win right there. And to salt that open wound, Broc Tickle passed Dean just feet before the finish line, putting him back to 3rd.
Pre-mature celebration to crash – Grant Langston, Houston 2001
Grant Langston was well on his way to his first win ever in the US at round 6 of the 125 West SX series. He was understandably excited, and decided to throw a huge fist pump to the crowd over the triple on the last lap, elated at the thought of finally winning a supercross. On the following jump, unfortunately, Grant dipped the front end and cartwheeled over the bars, effectively ending his early celebration career for good.
What else you guys got?
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