Simon Andrews Motorbike Accident in the North West 200

commondenom · #1 ● 05-19-2014, 04:22 PM

happened yesterday...unfortunately the rider succumbed to his injuries earlier today.

RIP

**kellyhound** · #2 ● 05-19-2014, 04:27 PM

one of the risks of motor racing

commondenom · #3 ● 05-19-2014, 04:33 PM

sure...especially road racing.....

still the most exciting racing around... no room for error though..

he hit that curb really hard!!

Shakey · #4 ● 05-19-2014, 05:18 PM

Desensitisation · #5 ● 05-20-2014, 10:32 AM

Fucking ouch... looks like he was out cold before he hit the kerb and the fence.

sweep101 · #6 ● 05-20-2014, 12:05 PM

Whatever speed where they going ? fucking fast.

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jinhwangtikatang · #7 ● 05-20-2014, 04:09 PM

Originally Posted by sweep101 ↗

Whatever speed where they going ? fucking fast.

They go crazy fast, up to 200mph. This arial shot of the course shows the speed

Here's a lap with telemetry (including MPH) displayed.

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PostalGlock'n · #8 ● 05-20-2014, 10:06 PM

Like he was laying on a skate board keeping pace with the other bike.

Simon Andrews Motorbike Accident in the North West 200

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