RIP Charlotte Kainz

I still have a hard time believing that this happened.
Charlotte and her dad were great to work with and they were so appreciative of the support.

The poster she signed for me means so much now.

The last time I saw her was at Charlotte...

Rest In Peace my friend!

 

RIP racer

 

Thx for posting this. The way FB makes it sound is like AMA is solely responsible for her death.

Not saying things shouldn't be looked at but the way people have thrown the organizers under the bus is pretty sad. This is a dangerous sport, shit happens and sometimes there is nothing that can be done.

RIP Rider.

 

Coming from someone who has prepped countless tracks, yes it is the absolutely a majority portion to blame the org for allowing riders on the track with next to zero visibility.

I am very good friends with the only rider to survive (Rip Charlotte, and Kyle) Lloyd told me directly that there was zero visibility.

 

And the riders still lined up and raced right? Ok then.

I guess what bothers me is where is that line of personal responsibility? Tradegy happened and everybody wants to point fingers.

 

Just saw on FB Kyle McGrane succumbed to his injuries after being involved in the same incident. 17 years old. RIP.

 

See other thread.

 

Sad, sad, day. RIP both racers.

 

Wasn't the same incident.

Another of the same circumstance. Lack of visibility due to lack of water on the track.

 

Please stop it, that track was in terrible shape. They shouldn't run a short track with that little visibility, much less a mile.

 

Sorry if I seem touchy as both of these riders have competed at my events and we're both VERY nice, respectful and very fast racers.

I'm not giving the opinion of a keyboard warrior. I'm coming with years of knowledge running races and prepping many types of tracks.

This was 100% avoidable.

 

Well said.

 

JDBeach had a very long FB post this morning that supports what you have stated in this thread. I think other riders will follow. Thanks for standing up and calling it like it is.

 

There is no reason for you to apologize dude. Sometimes you have to get loud and spirited for people to listen. I think you got your point across just fine and if people are offended by you speaking your mind in the name of safety then can go fuck off for all I care.

 

Godspeed Racers

 

You're right. My apologies

 

Two racers, one event. My heart hurts for them and their families.

RIP Racers.

 

Godspeed Racers!

 

RIP Charlotte and Kyle