quickbuck
10th June 2012, 20:57
Hi All,
Round 2 of the Bridgestone VMCC Winter Series was held at Manfeild again.
The forecast had been for rain showers on Saturday, and this time the forecasters were not wrong.
I was quite happy with this, as in the past I have proven to be a reasonable wet weather rider, and this may well give me the chance to close the lead on the Nick Prestige Builder Pro-Lite Championship leader, one Aaron Hassen on another Ninja 250R.
After getting to the track and sorting out all my gear in the pit garage, and setting my tyre pressures, I went and signed on.
After a little bit of socialising it was time for riders brief.
The new location for brief was awesome, and seemed to prevent people having their own discussions.
I caught up with Aaron straight after brief and he was telling me he hated the wet on his Ninja, as it tends to wash very quickly when pushed over the limit. I agreed, but knew where that was, so had no intention of going there.......
After qualifying started, I got changed and headed to the dummy grid before the 5 minute call... I was so excited to get out there and do some laps in the wet, and set a solid time for the start position. It rained again just to ensure the track was totally wet.
Qual:
The gate opened, and I headed out first. I stood on the pegs to shake my leathers down, and then waved to MSTRS who was on flag point 1.
After looking up the trank to ensure it was clear, I headed out.
Right as I turned the bike toward the Apex of turn 1, the front slipped,and the bike went down quicker than I could say Fuc.. and I was on my shoulder!
Game over Player 1.
I made sure I had stopped moving, and then decided it would be best if I was on the inside of the corner so I didn't have to run out of the way if somebody else slipped over. I found a suspicious piece of metal close to the scratched in the track.... not sure if it had anything to do with it, but really didn't belong there!
Nigela, and Blair came to recover the bike, and I got myself back to the medical centre.
They confirmed what I had thought. I had broken my Right Clavicle (collar Bone).
Aaron Hassan came to see me to see if I was okay. I really appriciated that.
So after some pain relief, and a kiss from my partner Coral, I was in an ambulence to hospital.
The x-rays don't look the best, and it might require surgery....
I never do things by halves when I am making an ACC claim.
So after sitting around, and boosting the pantry with calcium filled foods, I am here typing with my non-dominant hand, and about to watch the pro's race WSBK.... The codine is helping with the pain.
There are many people to thank:
Firstly, Coral - thanks babe, I am the worst patient, I know! But I really appreciate all you do.
All the St Johns staff, You guys are legends.
The staff at P North hospital. You do a great job.
Blair and Nige for the bike recovery..... I remember what it was like on the quad on days like that!
Jeff for making sure I got to the medical okay (we had about a minute to spare)
Chappy for ensuring the bike and gear made it back to your place.
All the well wishers - too many to list; your support is awesome.
Karel Pavich (ProRider) - Sorry to let you down on Sunday, but thanks for being so understanding.
Sam Fitzgerald from Celtic Lethers - They slide really well, and nil damage!
Haven't looked at the bike yet, but it will be fine....
For some reason my Camera failed. A real shame that, it is still working though.
Cheers
quickbuck
Round 2 of the Bridgestone VMCC Winter Series was held at Manfeild again.
The forecast had been for rain showers on Saturday, and this time the forecasters were not wrong.
I was quite happy with this, as in the past I have proven to be a reasonable wet weather rider, and this may well give me the chance to close the lead on the Nick Prestige Builder Pro-Lite Championship leader, one Aaron Hassen on another Ninja 250R.
After getting to the track and sorting out all my gear in the pit garage, and setting my tyre pressures, I went and signed on.
After a little bit of socialising it was time for riders brief.
The new location for brief was awesome, and seemed to prevent people having their own discussions.
I caught up with Aaron straight after brief and he was telling me he hated the wet on his Ninja, as it tends to wash very quickly when pushed over the limit. I agreed, but knew where that was, so had no intention of going there.......
After qualifying started, I got changed and headed to the dummy grid before the 5 minute call... I was so excited to get out there and do some laps in the wet, and set a solid time for the start position. It rained again just to ensure the track was totally wet.
Qual:
The gate opened, and I headed out first. I stood on the pegs to shake my leathers down, and then waved to MSTRS who was on flag point 1.
After looking up the trank to ensure it was clear, I headed out.
Right as I turned the bike toward the Apex of turn 1, the front slipped,and the bike went down quicker than I could say Fuc.. and I was on my shoulder!
Game over Player 1.
I made sure I had stopped moving, and then decided it would be best if I was on the inside of the corner so I didn't have to run out of the way if somebody else slipped over. I found a suspicious piece of metal close to the scratched in the track.... not sure if it had anything to do with it, but really didn't belong there!
Nigela, and Blair came to recover the bike, and I got myself back to the medical centre.
They confirmed what I had thought. I had broken my Right Clavicle (collar Bone).
Aaron Hassan came to see me to see if I was okay. I really appriciated that.
So after some pain relief, and a kiss from my partner Coral, I was in an ambulence to hospital.
The x-rays don't look the best, and it might require surgery....
I never do things by halves when I am making an ACC claim.
So after sitting around, and boosting the pantry with calcium filled foods, I am here typing with my non-dominant hand, and about to watch the pro's race WSBK.... The codine is helping with the pain.
There are many people to thank:
Firstly, Coral - thanks babe, I am the worst patient, I know! But I really appreciate all you do.
All the St Johns staff, You guys are legends.
The staff at P North hospital. You do a great job.
Blair and Nige for the bike recovery..... I remember what it was like on the quad on days like that!
Jeff for making sure I got to the medical okay (we had about a minute to spare)
Chappy for ensuring the bike and gear made it back to your place.
All the well wishers - too many to list; your support is awesome.
Karel Pavich (ProRider) - Sorry to let you down on Sunday, but thanks for being so understanding.
Sam Fitzgerald from Celtic Lethers - They slide really well, and nil damage!
Haven't looked at the bike yet, but it will be fine....
For some reason my Camera failed. A real shame that, it is still working though.
Cheers
quickbuck