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R1DynaSquid
Posted on Sunday, October 17, 2004 - 02:31 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
ouch
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Ingemar
Posted on Sunday, October 17, 2004 - 02:37 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Geesh ... speaking of bad luck.
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Wyckedflesh
Posted on Sunday, October 17, 2004 - 03:08 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Yup, that is my local trackday track. They just got done doing a ton of construction nearby and are just getting ready to build more new houses. From what I understand the track officals aren't real thrilled about it since its also used for the Bob Bondurant school and they are reporting a rash of nailed tires in their CTS student cars that stay at the track.
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Impulse_101
Posted on Sunday, October 17, 2004 - 03:12 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Ouch,
That looks as bad as when I got a yard dart through my foot when I was a little kid. I could only walk in circles.

JT
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Gearhead
Posted on Sunday, October 17, 2004 - 08:30 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
On a serious note, if you race and go down hard enough to require medical attention does that come out of your pocket?

I know you're OK during track days because you are not racing for cash or prizes at least that's what I've been told.
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Wyckedflesh
Posted on Sunday, October 17, 2004 - 08:31 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
There is insurance available for racers. You should also read the clauses for your motorcycle insurance as they too don't count trackdays as being covered.
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Gearhead
Posted on Sunday, October 17, 2004 - 08:50 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
Thanks Wyckedflesh,

It will be worthwhile to investigate this over the winter, in preparation for a busy track day season next year.

Do you happen to know a company that racers use?
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Wyckedflesh
Posted on Sunday, October 17, 2004 - 09:02 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
I use Progressive for my insurance and can purchase "Race" insurance as a seperate policy. You might try picking up or looking through some of the racer magazines like Road Racing World to see who is advertised in there.
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Kenb
Posted on Tuesday, October 19, 2004 - 09:27 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
I hit a bird once at about 75, caught me at the top of my helmet. I had to pull over because I felt pretty dizzy, much faster I'm sure it would have put me down for the count, not a good thing when your moving. Nail at 160, that's just plain freaky.
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Newfie_buell
Posted on Tuesday, October 19, 2004 - 09:54 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP Print Post    Move Post (Custodian/Admin Only)
I'd say he was lucky it got him in the shoulder.
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