Rider Education Basics
Crashing
Yep, the old adage is still the same:
If you get on a bike, you WILL crash.
Taken from the Freddie Spencer School
4 Reasons People Crash
Loss of Focus (think about what is next, not what was past)
Abrupt (Means Late)
Rushing the entrance (HIT the Apex!, go slow in slow corners)
Repeating a mistake
What to do when you run off
What to do when (if) you crash
Look where you want to go
Repairs
Bike & Gear
Spares
Be sure to Re-Tech
Crashing or Running Off Track
Yes, it does happen. Crashing (you can crash, or the person riding behind you or in front of you next to you can crash you) PAY ATTENTION on the track, to your line, and to your body position. You also need to LOOK AHEAD to see things as far in advance as you can.
IF you find yourself thinking that you won’t make the turn, turn anyway. Just repeat this mantra: When it is time to turn, TURN!! You will not believe how capable sportbikes are these days and how well they might turn. Do NOT lock up the brakes while turning, as that will definitely put you and your bike on the ground.
IF you find yourself off track, stand the bike up, do NOT use the front brake in the grass, gravel or dirt. Stand up a little on the pegs, and lightly dab the rear brake until you get things slowed down. When you are ready to re-enter the track, look to ensure that the track is clear.
IF you actually crash, wait a couple of seconds before you try to get up. Pat the ground or pick a blade of grass to make sure that you have stopped sliding. Now get up, wave to the corner worker that you are fine. Now try to get yourself and your bike out of the impact zone if you can.
IF you can’t get up, don’t. The ambulance will come get you and the crash truck will come get your bike.
Remember: Don’t crash, it is expensive to the bike and your body
DIRECTLY FROM THE NESBA RIDERS MANUAL
2. Crash/Mechanical Insurance
NESBA knows that you sign up to ride at the track, not to crash or
break down. Be assured that if you crash or break down, you get a
credit of your track day fee, based on the amount of unused track
time for the day.
If you crash or your bike breaks and it is determined unrepairable*
prior to lunch, you will be qualified for a 50% credit of the
base event rate. If you are signed up for multiple days and crash or
have qualified mechanical problems, you will receive credit for the
base rate of the remaining subsequent days (late fees will not be
refunded). Credits should appear in your NESBA account within two
weeks and are good for one full calendar year from date of issue.
To qualify for Crash/Mechanical Insurance, you must be a
member, be pre-registered for the event and pass tech
inspection the morning of the event. Accidents/breakdowns
must be reported to the event director the day of the event
in order to qualify for the credit.
*a bike will be determined unrepairable by the director in charge.