Yes I was informed of the incident and tried to determine the bike, but unfortunately could not find a definite match. Without it, I can't confront a rider. This is a terrible incident regardless of how it happened. I hope that his recovery is quick and relatively painless.
If anyone wants to contact me directly about this incident, I will keep all information confidential and place you in contact with the rider if desired.
Agression and impatience is unacceptable. We're all out there to have fun but safety is an essential part of ALL trackdays. There were some issues that were dealt with at the track and I spent way too much time trying to sort out the aggressors. It is unfortunate, because it detracts from the value of the day and of course, increases the probabilty of accidents.
There are times I go out in the groups to monitor the status of the riders. At any point I can pass the whole field in I or B. At times I can easily make that last second pass and grab another rider, but I don't. When this happens I am discouraged by how many times I get swarmed by two or three riders. What happens when 4-5 riders try to enter a turn together? Chaos. Best to settle back a little and get the run down the next straight. Even a 600 can pass liter bikes if set up properly. Now I do have some experience and most likely more than any rider in B or I, but that experince has taught me PATIENCE.
I don't have to pass all 3 riders in a pack. I can grab one here and maybe two more in the next turn. I plan my passes as I approach riders. I survey the track in front of those riders as well. You don't make that pass on a rider in front of you only to notice the rider in front of him/her is going 20mph slower. It's not their fault they are going slower, it is the passing rider's fault for not noticing. It is always up to the passing rider to make a good, clean and safe pass. Now at times there are aggressive moves and everyone is guilty at one point or another. I doubt any one of us have not made a pass where we thought, ahh shit, that was a little too close. It happens, but man up to it and apologize, either with a wave or a face to face. However, if this becomes a pattern and you find yourself in this situation often, then you are riding too aggressively. The riders who remain in this sport the longest are not the fastest riders or the most aggesive ones, its the riders that learn to temper their aggression and let experience and knowledge guide thier progression. It's the rider that ackowledges their strengths and weaknesses and builds the skills that turn weaknesses into strengths.
So in short, enjoy the day. Ride your ride and most importantly be cognizant that one aggressive pass can result in an accident and that accident could permanently change a person's life. Please never put yourself in that situation, cause there is no rewind button or apology great enough to relieve that guilt.