That's hardly comparable to a 'serious industrial accident' is it. If Daks mind is understandably elsewhere, it's logical that he take a break in the interest of safety for him and the other riders on track. Compassion costs nothing...
Could have been an old fashioned run off for the title under the old 20 heat format. Seen a few run offs back in the day that were outstanding races...
Heat 01: Ostergaard,Tungate,Morris,Lawson...60.2 Line Up: Ostergaard , Lawson , Morris , Tungate Comments: Ostergaard electric from gate. Tungate between Morris and Lawson back straight lap 1 What a difference a day makes...