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PI Supers Ride Day Death....
Posted: Mon Mar 01, 2010 4:08 pm
by 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
Re: PI Supers Ride Day Death....
Posted: Mon Mar 01, 2010 4:11 pm
by Wattie
bugger. RIP...
looks like afterburner will have a short future.
Re: PI Supers Ride Day Death....
Posted: Mon Mar 01, 2010 5:09 pm
by swearbear9r
RIP and +1
Re: PI Supers Ride Day Death....
Posted: Mon Mar 01, 2010 5:18 pm
by kaneg
R.I.P.
very sad news
Re: PI Supers Ride Day Death....
Posted: Mon Mar 01, 2010 5:19 pm
by robracer
Thats no good, RIP & condolenses to the family
Re: PI Supers Ride Day Death....
Posted: Mon Mar 01, 2010 5:28 pm
by 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
Re: PI Supers Ride Day Death....
Posted: Mon Mar 01, 2010 5:49 pm
by csgup1
It is sad . RIP
Re: PI Supers Ride Day Death....
Posted: Mon Mar 01, 2010 7:31 pm
by Supafrog
Rip + 1....
At least he was doing something he loved doing
Re: PI Supers Ride Day Death....
Posted: Mon Mar 01, 2010 7:35 pm
by triway
Wattie wrote:...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.
Re: PI Supers Ride Day Death....
Posted: Mon Mar 01, 2010 7:35 pm
by robracer
Question for those that know........Is the afterburner a Track day with normal fast to slow groups? & who is it run by?
Re: PI Supers Ride Day Death....
Posted: Mon Mar 01, 2010 7:48 pm
by Ratmick
Smitty wrote:
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
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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
Re: PI Supers Ride Day Death....
Posted: Mon Mar 01, 2010 8:00 pm
by Tinman
R.I.P.
to a fallen brother
Re: PI Supers Ride Day Death....
Posted: Mon Mar 01, 2010 8:14 pm
by wilf
RIP
very sad
Re: PI Supers Ride Day Death....
Posted: Mon Mar 01, 2010 8:45 pm
by 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
Re: PI Supers Ride Day Death....
Posted: Mon Mar 01, 2010 9:01 pm
by Gosling1
bugger, that is sad news...RIP and condolences to family and friends.......
robracer wrote: 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.....