I had a couple of races in August. As always ups and downs. Had
good pace at both tracks, and actually set a new superstock lap
record at Pueblo Motorsports Park.
The downs... at Pueblo, during Friday practice I went out and on
my 4th lap I was going down the back straightaway as I saw a slow
rider up ahead, it looked like something was wrong with his bike.
He was on the raceline instead of on the right like he should of
been. I went to the right side of the track to avoid him, and as I
was nearing him he turned around and swerved right into my path. I
had no time to react fully, all I did was my best to avoid hitting
him head by turning right as hard as possible. I still ended up
rear ending him. Data shows I hit him at 119 mph, I was still full
throttle and didnt even get off the gas. He was going about
15-20mph. I flew over him, my bike was about 50 yards ahead of me.
Luckily we are both still alive. That was the gnarliest thing that
has ever happened to me on a bike. I attached a pic of my front
wheel which hit his bike, take a look at the brake rotor :). I
went to the hospital, but was able to race the next day, and won my race.
Now I am getting ready to head down south and do some races in
Chuckwalla Raceway in California, and some commercial work for
Yamaha.
Hope you guys had a great labor day!
Cheers!