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I'm actually not sure of exactly what I want to ask. I wrecked in turn one at BeaveRun a couple of weeks ago. It was the first session of Sunday morning, I think lap three. I'd like to learn something from it but I'm honestly not sure what happened. Despite not having any video or the benefit of any witnesses (that I know of) I thought I'd describe it and see what those more experienced than me suspect may have happened.
Given the wet conditions I started out taking it easy. However, I entered the track just after the session started and got on right behind a couple of slower groups. I picked off several of the riders by the end of the second lap and went into the third lap feeling good about things. A control rider waved me by coming out of turn eleven and I went on down the straight. Then as I was leaning left in turn one my rear wheel just slid out from under me and I did a nice face plant on the track followed by a short slide and some gentle tumbling in the grass. Thankfully no injuries and the bike wasn't seriously damaged.
It was like the wreck happened at lightning speed in slow motion. I don't recall much other than the rear wheel breaking loose and going down; just like that it was over. I've progressed to being a relatively quicker member of the B group but I know A and I guys must have been taking that turn faster than me before my session that morning. I was running a Q2 with only five track days on it; it was in good shape. Maybe I wasn't taking it as easy as I thought? Maybe the tire was still good for dry conditions but not damp? Something else?
The irony is that I had never ridden the track when wet or raining and was a bit apprehensive. I almost bailed that morning but thought it would be a good learning experience. Just not sure what I learned!
Also, the front of my helmet has a nice scar where it covers my mouth. Any thoughts on whether or not it's done as a helmet or if it's still ok (Shark RSR2) would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
Given the wet conditions I started out taking it easy. However, I entered the track just after the session started and got on right behind a couple of slower groups. I picked off several of the riders by the end of the second lap and went into the third lap feeling good about things. A control rider waved me by coming out of turn eleven and I went on down the straight. Then as I was leaning left in turn one my rear wheel just slid out from under me and I did a nice face plant on the track followed by a short slide and some gentle tumbling in the grass. Thankfully no injuries and the bike wasn't seriously damaged.
It was like the wreck happened at lightning speed in slow motion. I don't recall much other than the rear wheel breaking loose and going down; just like that it was over. I've progressed to being a relatively quicker member of the B group but I know A and I guys must have been taking that turn faster than me before my session that morning. I was running a Q2 with only five track days on it; it was in good shape. Maybe I wasn't taking it as easy as I thought? Maybe the tire was still good for dry conditions but not damp? Something else?
The irony is that I had never ridden the track when wet or raining and was a bit apprehensive. I almost bailed that morning but thought it would be a good learning experience. Just not sure what I learned!
Also, the front of my helmet has a nice scar where it covers my mouth. Any thoughts on whether or not it's done as a helmet or if it's still ok (Shark RSR2) would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
