Indy / Hayden OUT !

http://www.roadracingworld.com/news/art ... icle=49393

More on the "dissabled " list

http://www.roadracingworld.com/news/art ... icle=49394

I watched the qualifying sessions on Speed last night. The number of high-sides was disturbing. Scott Russell said that modern electronics have practically eliminated high-sides. But, it was apparent that that the grip on that track was so poor and unpredictable even the electronics couldn't deal with it.

Stoner's crash looked more violent than Nicky's, but Nicky landed worse. Stoner was pitched about 30-35 feet through the air, landed feet first in the grass and tumbled. Nicky didn't fly as high or as far, but landed on his head on the track. It looked like he was out for a couple of seconds. Spies also had a flying lesson. Shit track conditions. It looked bumpy as hell too.

http://www.heraldsun.com.au/sport/motor ... 6453391414

That track is, and always has been, a fooking joke!

Isn't that where that kid (13 yo) Peter Lenz died a couple of years ago?

It was good time though, perfect weather. Met Elena (who will be at Summit Point this weekend for the CCS races) and got engaged with Stoner and Dovi going by during the race. Also saw Jorge in the back of his garage. I must admit to tearing up a bit the first time I saw Rossi ride by during qualifying. Steve Rapp and Aaron Yates seemed to be having a good time despite finishing 14th and 16th respectively IIRC.

KTM had a nice spread of gear and bikes including Nebel and Fillmore's RC8's. Oddly no SMT on display. With 75% of the bikes occupying the various parking lots being sport-tourers of some type, you'd think a heavy display of sport-tourers would be beneficial. Unfortunately we never made it to the Ducati area/party. Heard it was phenomenal.