Beowulf 1,513 Posted June 2, 2021 4 hours ago, Baldyman said: If he did hit curb,, that's pretty rare from these skilled riders Indeed it is, but we are talking about fractions of a second. And at 45 surely Crumpies reactions are not exactly the same as at 25 ? It can happen to the very best. In 1993 world champion Sam Ermolenko fell off at Monmore on own and broke his thigh. That along with the injuries to Graham Jones, Charlie Ermolenko and Ronnie Correy cost us the league title. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chun 172 Posted June 2, 2021 From my vantage point on the 4th bend he was trying to block the inside run - and the front wheel clipped the kerb when he was fully locked - so as his front wheel lifted the back wheel then picked up traction sending him flying Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv 10,706 Posted June 2, 2021 4 hours ago, Trackerman48 said: The wolves kerbs are 50mm above the track as per the rule book states. So nothing out of spec. Out of interest how often are the kerbs at tracks checked and signed off as compliant? Not suggesting anything is out of order in this case - just a general point of interest Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SSL84 541 Posted June 4, 2021 On 6/2/2021 at 6:59 PM, dontforgetthefueltapsbruv said: Out of interest how often are the kerbs at tracks checked and signed off as compliant? Not suggesting anything is out of order in this case - just a general point of interest Tracks are inspecting every 3yrs to renew there track licence, by a scb track inspector. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dontforgetthefueltapsbruv 10,706 Posted June 4, 2021 1 hour ago, Trackerman48 said: Tracks are inspecting every 3yrs to renew there track licence, by a scb track inspector. Much appreciated response Presumably it is something during prep that would be checked more frequently if not for each meeting One sunken or raised block could cause serious issues Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SSL84 541 Posted June 4, 2021 9 minutes ago, dontforgetthefueltapsbruv said: Much appreciated response Presumably it is something during prep that would be checked more frequently if not for each meeting One sunken or raised block could cause serious issues Ref's would also check them each week. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Beowulf 1,513 Posted June 4, 2021 On 6/1/2021 at 4:16 PM, Rob B said: The Wolves track claims another victim It is now clear that Crump's accident was, unfortunately, a result of rider error. Would you now like to apologise for your biased, provocative and incorrect post ? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stevebrum 6,820 Posted June 4, 2021 On 6/1/2021 at 4:16 PM, Rob B said: The Wolves track claims another victim Proven wrong, again. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
