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BMW Vision Next 100
"…so technologically advanced
as to be impossible to crash.
It's a powerful statement.
BMW… is actually presenting
a new motorcycle that would
make the helmet and tradi-
tional riding gear obsolete…
the self-balancing capabilities
holding the bike upright. It
was an impressive display that
spoke volumes, immediately
substantiating the seemingly
far-fetched claims."
Nonsense. The first rider to
be run over while sitting there
with his or her feet up, without
helmet or riding gear, won't be
obsolete. Just dead.
Tod Rafferty
Archives
I just read Larry Lawrence's
latest article ("The Bicentennial
Championship," issue number
41) in Cycle News and really
enjoyed it! If you have any extra
funds, you should consider
giving him a raise. He
has a great gift. You are
fortunate to have him on
your staff.
Keep up the great
work.
Clark Francy
What if he (Jay Springs-
teen) never had the sick-
ness that prevented him
from competing during his
career? He would have
probably stacked up a lot
more wins. I have met him sev-
eral times at different events;
the most laid back and likeable
guy in the paddock even invited
me to go fishing.
Thanks, Jay, for all the great
rides in the dirt and on pave-
ment, you're the man!
Robert Day
It's About Track
Conditions
I attended the Miles this year.
Phoenix, great track condi-
tions, no serious crashes. Then
to Sacramento, which I have
done for the last six years;
fabulous track and conditions
equal great racing, again noth-
ing serious (crashes). Then to
Santa Rosa.
I walked in through the
displays, found the reserved
seats, and to my eyes it was
the worst track conditions
since the Corona Half-Mile in
1947!
If it had been boycotted I
would have forfeited my money
to save a life. I was seated
between the start and turn one
and I was watching turn two
when Charlotte crashed, dirt/
dust was blinding everyone.
When Brad and Bryan went
into turn one at 130 mph and
got airborne from a large hole,
it is a miracle that more crashes
did not occur.
I am not new to crashes and
fatalities, having sponsored
bikes at Ascot and Daytona,
and elsewhere in California. It
is not the talent of the GNC2
riders but the track condi-
tions. Cushioned tracks at
today's speeds are treacher-
ous, smooth-groove tracks are
better suited to the bikes and
talents of those who are brave
enough to ride.
I will be at Phoenix and Sac-
ramento in 2017.
If only Dad (Sammy Pierce)
could have seen the Indian
Scout at Santa Rosa; he is
smiling down on the new Indian
Wrecking Crew.
Glenn Pierce
Greg Hancock World
Champ Again
What an amazing career! And
they say Valentino Rossi is do-
ing great at 37. Lost for words
to describe this guy.
Paul Garrett
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"The first rider to be run over, while sitting there
with his or her feet up, without helmet or riding gear,
won't be obsolete. Just dead."
