Revolting Nelson or Revolt At Nelson?

i wasnt going to say anything, but can you maybe get the railroad tracks at talladega moved back about 30 ft.

 

i've always found it amazing that people throw their safety in the shitter over some wood and a little money.

slow the fuck down if you feel it's not safe.


weird.

 

Guys - in the grand scheme of things, riders not riding helps, but doesn't force anyone to do anything in terms of changes. I think a concerted, *positive* approach to them about this would at least do something to help get things moving in terms of runoff. The Nelson owners would be receptive to that.

I'm glad Jensen and company made a statement. I myself have seen enough people run out of room through T1 alone. And not to beat a dead horse, but my shoulder surgery resulted in the ruts in T1 throwing me off when I finally had to touch the brakes and start to turn the bike in the grass, or run right into the tire wall. Temme, and others have gone right into the wall.

Yes T4 has better run off. But T1, T2, and the carousel do not. If you go down in the carousel (the exit specifically), there *are* going to be problems.
The kink has good run off, but like Larry said - that turn can ruin your day, it's so sketchy. I've seen it claim 6-7 riders this year alone. And yeah, racers can decide to run the pace they want to. But come on, like that happens when the green flag drops. It shouldn't come to that when it comes to track safety.

All in all - I hope something can be done because it is a fun track. I do cringe at the thought of running 5's anywhere around there and trying to keep the bike upright if you have to run off track.

 

I offer that it's not just 2 people on the property, as I personally know a few who aren't on the property (including myself) for the same reasons.

I haven't been there in almost 6 years. And I don't think I or they (not just Jenson & Co. - see above) are "Stupid" for making a personal decision about how and where we wish to risk our lives, Thank You. You may not agree with our decision, but I would at least hope for you to respect it. Racing is dangerous. I know this, as does everyone. No need to run places where you personally feel is past your risk threshold.

- Roach

 

No, I was only referring to the said runoff at Nelson Ledges. Which does not seem safe.

 

That is the bottomline.

ekraft84 and Larry have hit the nail on the head.

What WERA and the riders do with this info is up to them.

Personally, I went back to Nelson in 2004 (WERA riders' school) after an 18 year hiatus and I was continually saying to myself that the place was a tragic tire wall impact accident waiting to happen. It was no longer fun.

I have no interest in returning and I tell my racing and track day buds about the run off issue.

 

Son, you're gonna be busier than a clap doc in a whorehouse.

 

Hell, back in the good old days we raced there at night.

In the rain.

 

well, i'm not trying to get in the middle of anything, but why can't the air fences be used in area's like those, because a tire wall can do just as much damage as a concrete wall... just wondering

 

crickets

 

? Asked and answered on the same page.

 

Post #78. Unless you meant that only Nick's comments were stupid?

 

I can only see two scenarios here. Either someone got paid or someone got snowed. Which one is it?

 

So basically Mongo I interpret your POV as "the walls aren't an issue until you crash, so don't crash".

?!?

HD

 

<slowing down> Now if we could just convince the boys in Moto GP to slow down, maybe they could go out and qualify in the rain at Sepang. I mean after all, it shouldn't be too dangerous to qualify in the rain as long as everyone rides within their own ability, right?:up:

 

How about agree on no passing from T1-the kink. So T13 (I think) and coming onto the straight are ok'd for passing?