World’s deadliest race has claimed another life ...

Dan Kneen ...what a drag

http://www.foxnews.com/auto/2018/05...an-kneen-killed-in-worlds-deadliest-race.html

 

This is sad news but its been posted twice already.

 

I feel bad for the family, not so much for the riders. I understand the "gotta live" idea but holy shit, not much different than Russian roulette in my eyes.

 

Try not to be too critical. That is exactly what most of the general public thinks about all racing. All I know is my balls are not even close to being big enough to do the old school road racing.

RIP racer.

 

Agreed. Absolutely zero point in condemning the decisions of others, especially when they're not hurting anyone else. Dan is a Manx native. He grew up watching the TT and was more aware than anyone of the risks. Only he can decide what's "worth it" and what isn't.

 

I really wish there was a dislike button. Would have used it on the title of this thread and then again for this post. You do realize there are people on this forum that have run that race. Are you seriously sitting there saying you don't feel bad for these racers who have lost their lives at IOM?

 

While I think the race is bad for the sport and industry, this post is literally the most repugnant thing I have possibly ever read.

 

I think the racers that race there know the risk and are well aware of the fact that they could be coming back in a casket.

I do find it annoying that people act shocked when there's a death at the TT. Simply put, the odds are not in your favor. Everybody knows this.

It's almost like it's nothing more than an excuse to rehash the old subject of banning racing at IOM more than actually remembering the rider that perished.

RIP Dan

 

The rider will either not care about your feeling (or anyone else's), or, best case, he's too busy at the pearly gates arguing 'an obvious misunderstanding'....

 

"And I'm pitted where??!!!"

 

you would have to be living under a rock, or not know much about the race, to think it's not pretty scary. Nearly every year someone passes. Over 100 riders since it's initial running, and that's back when bikes were slow by today's standard. And all that, is one of the major draws to the event.

I'm going out on a limb, but I bet if you took a poll of all the racers that partake, few would wan't folks fretting over them should they meet an untimely end. Even the families of these ballsy riders know the deal. The riders respect the course, i've seen some shows and video of some of the stars discussing this very topic..

 

People who are against the TT are the same people that probably like non-alcoholic beer and strip clubs where girls don’t get naked.

 

crap, bikes have gotten a lot faster. so that means all the risk mitigation and extra safety the organizers have accomplished - air fence, better marshals, etc - has only managed to offset the increased danger of going faster. they've done all that work and the TT hasn't become safer (in term of fatalities). shit.

 

just wish life loss didn't get so much media attention when there is so much cool stuff happening in racing. R.I.P.

 

The math sucks. If you applied the same math to going to a mall, restaurant, a movie or any sporting event most would stay home. The guys that don't feel sorry for the racers think it sucks when we lose one............but feeling sorry for them is different.