Chrisoh Posted May 19, 2008 Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 Drew is ok, but damaged his ankle in Trojan's Novice Boner of the Year award move.Dre was railing even after I scared the shit out of him with a near highside with him on my outsie. He made the pass to 7th with a couple laps to go and pulled a nice gap, though thinking he was tailed he kept pace. On last lap he came up on a slowing novice in the last chicane.They rider went through the first right hander then started to lean in for the left so Drew being courteous was just going to take him on the outside. Well the novice was thinking the white flag was the checkered. (Instead of pulling off track into the pits at T3 like everyone had done in practice all weekend, he decided to get off in T10 last corner). So with drew commited to the outside the Novice rider started to exit the track with no hand up or nothing leaving Drew no where to go except into him and his rear end.Luckily Drew got slowed down enough and only bumped into the guard rail, but his bike to a thrashing.I just want to take this post and wish Drew good luck on the Prognosis and a speedy recovery man... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flounder Posted May 19, 2008 Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 That sucks man.. Good luck drew. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r6allstar Posted May 19, 2008 Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 that sucks, get better Drew Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moto-Brian Posted May 19, 2008 Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 What is the extent of Drew's injuries? Just banged up is all? Hope so...What happened to the bike? Is it a complete wreck or minor repairs? Guardrail and motorcycles are never a good combo. Did it have the new plastic and everything?I'll see him Thursday and will ask, but let me know if he's ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Casper Posted May 19, 2008 Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 Damn, hope ya feel better soon Drew! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schmuckingham Posted May 19, 2008 Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 Get better Drew, i mean who else is going to pimp all the ladies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisoh Posted May 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 What is the extent of Drew's injuries? Just banged up is all? Hope so...What happened to the bike? Is it a complete wreck or minor repairs? Guardrail and motorcycles are never a good combo. Did it have the new plastic and everything?I'll see him Thursday and will ask, but let me know if he's ok.I talked to him for about 15 minutes, he is ok but his left ankle took a shot. I am not sure if he was going to the doctor today to check the ankle, but he has either tendon/ligament strain or tear. Pain was starting at the heal and running up the back (Achilles I think) of the ankle. That seemed to be his only issue.The bike was trashed. the front end was ripped off (it hit the guard rail out of 10 hard). in the trailer it was sitting on what was left of the forks and the rear was in the baxley...Tail didn't look to bad, as the subframe still looked straight. He was on his old plastic... He might be able to get away with a new front end (forks are done and internals as well), but that will be tough, never got a good look at the frame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NinjaNick Posted May 19, 2008 Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 Heal fast Drew! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owndjoo Posted May 19, 2008 Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 well i made it home last night and headed to the ER here in columbus. turns out i've got a chip fracture in my ankle and basically a severe sprain, although i haven't been to an MRI to see for sure. bike is totally done, snapped the frame, but not at any welds! here's a pic of it in the trailer...Starting dead last was a PITA, but i was making good time. Didnt ride saturday, by the 3rd Practice sunday i was already goin faster there than i ever had. Best lap was a 1.24.3 i guess. didnt even get 1 whole race in...hopefully i can save the internals of the forks... that's my main concern, engine looks ok. so it'll be a nice swap of parts to the 07 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted May 19, 2008 Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 damn that sucks. did you have a discussion with the other guy about the proper places to exit the track? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flounder Posted May 19, 2008 Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 Put some duct tape on it you pansy.. Looks like the cosmetic shit will buff out.. Glad your alright. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owndjoo Posted May 19, 2008 Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 well i was in no mood to talk to him. a bunch of guys cornered him and laid into him i guess, as well as the race director. he came over and apologized, but that doesnt replace a bike with LOTS of $$ in it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owndjoo Posted May 19, 2008 Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 hey brian, is it Tues. that you go to hooters? i'll be off work and can make it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flounder Posted May 19, 2008 Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 hey brian, is it Tues. that you go to hooters? i'll be off work and can make itHell, if we are inviting ourselves, I am up working in Worthington so Im down to meet for lunch as well.. Daddy likes him some hooters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisoh Posted May 19, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 well i made it home last night and headed to the ER here in columbus. turns out i've got a chip fracture in my ankle and basically a severe sprain, although i haven't been to an MRI to see for sure. bike is totally done, snapped the frame, but not at any welds! here's a pic of it in the trailer...Starting dead last was a PITA, but i was making good time. Didnt ride saturday, by the 3rd Practice sunday i was already goin faster there than i ever had. Best lap was a 1.24.3 i guess. didnt even get 1 whole race in...hopefully i can save the internals of the forks... that's my main concern, engine looks ok. so it'll be a nice swap of parts to the 07Dang I was hoping it wasn't that severe.. Hopefully that chip doesn't have to be taken out... I never walked around the front of the bike. I didn't want to see it..Hoping for the best for ya man.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owndjoo Posted May 19, 2008 Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 doc just said keep it wrapped,iced and elevated and see an orthopedic. i'm also gonna see my sportsmed guy, make sure i dont have any serious tears, since all they did at the ER was a x-ray. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawi kid Posted May 19, 2008 Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 hope you heal fast man sorry to hear about the bike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfman Posted May 19, 2008 Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 Heal up quick, bro! That frame damage on your bike is scary! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e-flores Posted May 19, 2008 Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 that sucks man!!! i know we all have mistaken the white for the checkered before but to exit on the wrong spot on the track and to not give anyone a warning he is leaving the track... i would be pissed. i hope everything heals alright and hopefully those pimpin red pumas held up well.heal up and get back on track. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gixxie750 Posted May 19, 2008 Report Share Posted May 19, 2008 this happend at grattan? Glad you are ok man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisoh Posted May 20, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2008 this happend at grattan? Glad you are ok man!Yeah just as they popped over the hill out of 10-A and Drew started to bend in to 10-B toDrew last race I did run 2 1:24.8s Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owndjoo Posted May 20, 2008 Report Share Posted May 20, 2008 Yeah just as they popped over the hill out of 10-A and Drew started to bend in to 10-B toDrew last race I did run 2 1:24.8shell yea chris! way to improve. Wish i coulda ran the whole day... def. needed to change my gearing, easily coulda ran 23's for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gixxie750 Posted May 20, 2008 Report Share Posted May 20, 2008 just wondering are these times clockwise or counter? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owndjoo Posted May 21, 2008 Report Share Posted May 21, 2008 clockwise. we run it counter this fall.my avatar is from T5(rt hander after the jump) on Sunday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisoh Posted May 21, 2008 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2008 Fastest time of the weekend by Tim B. was 1:20 and I think 4 others had run in the 1:21 range.I think 23s were there for me if I could get onto the front straight. Stymie, Pett, and everyone was able to just leave me at the exit of 10B but I generally gained on them into 10 A.Jeff Wrobel said I seemed to be taking 10 A too quick. Everytime I tried to open the gas how I wanted to in 10 B the rear would bounce then spin up then I would be wobbling and have to hesitate or roll out as the bike was bouncing. Last race after Jeff made the pass I closed up into the Bus stop and was on his tail at the exit of 10a and I opened the gas as normal through 10 B but he was able to just pull away on his 600 through 10 b and open a good 10 bike lenghts by exit while I was bouncing all over the place.Turn 2 was a tough one for me as my line was as consitant as a meteorologists ability to predict the weather. I got a tip from Jonas about the sweeper before the last race and it helped, but with only the warm up lap to try it I wasn't able to trust myself with it.Bad parts was I wasn't riding to have fun. I am going to give gingermann a try and if riding feels like it did last weekend I am going to sell the 1k and just ride street and dirt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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