PI Supers Ride Day Death....

[Smitty]

just reported....

Motorcyclist dies after collision on Phillip Island circuit
PAUL MILLAR March 1, 2010 - 4:37PM

A 72-year-old man died at Phillip Island this afternoon after his high powered bike collided with another bike during a public ride day at the race circuit.

The collision occurred around 12.50pm. Investigators believe the 72-year-old man, from interstate, was riding a Suzuki GSXR 600 around the track when he dropped the bike in turn two.
Another rider, a 50-year-old man from New South Wales then hit the fallen rider and his bike. The 72-year-old died at the scene but is yet to be formally identified.

Police and Worksafe officers are at the scene and a report will be prepared for the Coroner.



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RIP

and hope none of our members were involved

[Wattie]

bugger. RIP...

looks like afterburner will have a short future.

[swearbear9r]

RIP and +1

[kaneg]

R.I.P.

very sad news

[robracer]

Thats no good, RIP & condolenses to the family

[craig]

RIP and condolences...been a bad week in vic thats four bike related deaths since last friday

wattie may well be right about after burner

[csgup1]

It is sad . RIP

[Supafrog]

Rip + 1....

At least he was doing something he loved doing

[triway]

...looks like afterburner will have a short future.

Why??

Very sad that this guy passed today, as it is every time someone does, but why would that affect future events? It's a dangerour thing we do, and occasionally this is going to happen. Anyone who thinks otherwise is a fool.

[robracer]

Question for those that know........Is the afterburner a Track day with normal fast to slow groups? & who is it run by?

[Ratmick]

RIP

and hope none of our members were involved

Mate the fact that you posted makes me think that none of our 72yo members were involved .

RIP to the rider, can only hope I have the balls, back, neck and wrists to be on a GSXR600 on a racetrack when I'm the same age.

Mick

[Tinman]

R.I.P.
to a fallen brother

[wilf]

RIP very sad

[philbo]

R.I.P to the rider and hope the one injured recovers well. Unfortunate but the guy was doing good to still ride sport bikes. condolences to family

[Gosling1]

bugger, that is sad news...RIP and condolences to family and friends.......

Question for those that know........Is the afterburner a Track day with normal fast to slow groups? & who is it run by?

One of the local boys does the AB track day each year Rob - I am pretty sure he said it is run by the normal operator (PI Ride Days), and it does have normal groups - biggest difference is that you just pay by the session, I think it was $50 a session or something like that.....