29-08-11, 05:03 PM | #1 |
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BSB Rider death
I've just been flicking through Ride while the radio is on in the background. I thought I heard someone had been killed after a pile up at BSB. Is that right? Think it was at Cadwell.
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Unfortunately this is true, didnt see it myself but heard about it just before the last superbike race. RIP all our thoughts are with you and your family
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29-08-11, 05:13 PM | #3 |
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Ben Gautrey.
Crashed at the bottom of the mountain and two riders following hit him unfortunately. Crash wasn't televised but the aftermath was, Ben was conscious and moving but obviously badly hurt. Succumbed to his injuries. RIP
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29-08-11, 05:46 PM | #4 |
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Very sad. Doubly sad to see how upset Ben Wilson was after winning his supersport race
Tinged with a little bit of anger too for me. All the talk this past week of footballers getting paid £60k a week, throwing their toys out the pram and saying 'my heads not in the right place' so they dont have to play, whilst trying to force through a move to a new club where they'll get paid double that for kicking a ball around........absolute scum, not fit to hold these guys umbrellas *and breathe*
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RIP!
Anyways here's the MSVR statement for anyone who can't get it on http://www.britishsuperbike.com/MSVR%20Statement.pdf Quote:
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29-08-11, 07:31 PM | #7 |
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Sorry, was on a rant and my tea was ready so speed typing in that Ben Wilson must have known his good friend was in a bad way before he went out for his race. He won regardless and was then given the devastating news afterwards
Also, the BSB boys went out and performed (for a hell of a lot less money than footballers) after seeing a fellow rider lose his life. If anyone had an excuse to say 'my heads not in the right place' its these guys. Doesnt happen though, they carry on regardless
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Just heard about this, RIP Ben.
Must be sickening for the other guys in the race, unavoidable I know but still |
29-08-11, 08:48 PM | #9 |
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Yep, RIP dude, sad loss
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29-08-11, 09:53 PM | #10 |
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Just heard that there was also a death at the manx GP. RIP guys.
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