The following is a sequence of J.J. Roetlin (#940) crashing into an air barrier-protected wall. Photos by John Marley / Cycle Scene Magazine.
All three of these accidents happened on the same corner at 3 different events. Racers Matt Binns #47 and Darryn Wilbur #10 crashed at a national event which had soft barriers deployed at the corner. Shannonville hosts seven regional races, and two national races during the summer. Only for the nationals are the air fences are used due to the lack of funding. The third set were taken at the same corner as the other ones but at a regional race several weeks later in the summer. Fortunately, the racer, Brent Strong #81, will be back on the track this season, having suffered shoulder injuries. When asked if he believed his injuries would be less severe had the fence been in place. His answer was YES, in no uncertain terms! Photos by Flair Photo.
This rider put this section of inflatable air barrier to the test at the WERA GNFs, Road Atlanta. He walked away uninjured. View Testimonials
The following is a sequence of Robert Nigl (#45) crashing into an air barrier-protected wall. Photos by John Marley / Cycle Scene Magazine.
The following is a sequence taken at the October 2002 Daytona Race of Champions. Photos by John Marley / Cycle Scene Magazine.
