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JasonL
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Victoria
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 Posted - 02 Dec 2013 : 09:02:40 AM
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The scene: HMRAV Come and Try Day, Sunday December 1st.
The incident: old Indian leaks oil for two laps, bringing down at least two riders.
The aftermath: Long delay while attempts are made to clean up. Friend of mine, one of ther fallers, lets Indian owner know that his oil has brought him down, dameged his bike and ruined his day. Indian owner seemingly shows no contrition. Sessions resume, and Indian leaves pit to go out again, and is still leaking oil. quick thinkers run up and stop him leaving pit exit.
The point:
1/ Apparently the Indian knew he was leaking oil at some point as he went around, as was witnessed by those behind as he looked down at the primary case or wherever it was coming out of, but chose to stay on the racing line, give or take, for another lap until pulling into the pits.
2/ Clean up methods and equipment are woefully inadequate - I know it wasn't a full race meeting etc but it made me think the circuit / sport needs to invest in more sophisticated equipment to assist and yes I know that is expensive etc
3/ How do you stop this happening? Should penalties or some kind of punitive measure be introduced?? In the past I think its been too readily accepted that its just part of racing, especially much older bikes, but signing an indemnity shouldn't give licence for others to neglect their duty of care to fellow riders.
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john
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Victoria
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Posted - 05 Dec 2013 : 1:24:55 PM
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| Tough call this one, but public embarrasment may be a good method. I amawre in thedays of open practise at Broadford, blokes would arrive dump oil everywhere and leave without telling anybody. Stuffed if I know why. If I had a leak I would want to fix it so I dont cause trouble for myself, let alone others. Pit management is also effective and I guess in thsi case it occurred. |
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acotrel
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Victoria
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Posted - 09 Dec 2013 : 08:46:00 AM
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| Meeting organisers know very well their responsibility to manage risk appropriately. What do you need, another set of rules and an inspector from MA to enforce them ? Surely insurance costs are high enough already ? What do you want - a big guilt trip after a death, and a lot of adverse publicity for the sport ? |
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