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left a string of coolant entering
turn one. It would gather up both
his Harley-Davidson Motor Com-
pany teammates, Jake Johnson
and Brandon Robinson, sending
them into the air fence.
"I saw a strip of coolant or oil
going into one," said Johnson.
"By the time I saw it, it was too
late. I was on the ground and I
saw Brandon's bike go flying."
The riders were not seriously
injured, but neither could make
the restart. Mechanics were able
to fix Coolbeth's bike, but be-
cause they did repairs during the
red flag he was forced to start in
last, thus effectively ending his
chances for the day.
Baker had led lap 19 and
would lead off the six-lap restart,
but Smith wanted the lead and
the maneuvering for "track posi-
tion" quickly started.
Smith leads Mees in the main event.
