Motorcyclist Killed at Summit Point

[Libra Monkee]

For those of you who know Amber, no it wasn't her, but she was there yesterday when this happened.

Apparently, the bike's (Kawasaki Ninja 600) steering dampener failed after turn 9 on the Main circuit during a practice session. The handlebars tankslapped, the rider (Chad Sisler, 30) was ejected into the bridge abutment, and fell dead on the track. Several onlookers, including Sisler's wife, witnessed the fatal crash.

Herald-Mail Reports

Yeah I don't think I'm going to be racing bikes in this lifetime.

[Sabre]

For those of you who know Amber, no it wasn't her, but she was there yesterday when this happened.

Apparently, the bike's (Kawasaki Ninja 600) steering dampener failed after turn 9 on the Main circuit during a practice session. The handlebars tankslapped, the rider (Chad Sisler, 30) was ejected into the bridge abutment, and fell dead on the track. Several onlookers, including Sisler's wife, witnessed the fatal crash.

Yeah I don't think I'm going to be racing bikes in this lifetime.

Glad to hear it wasn't Amber, but DAMN this is sad.

[Mr Kleen]

Sunday’s wreck was at least the fifth fatal crash at the raceway since October 2001, according to Herald-Mail archives.

just over 1 fatal crash every 2 years. i guess that's a good record (unless you're the 1/family of the 1/friends of the 1)

[complacent]

Damn, RIP. Condolences to the family.

At least he was doing his thing when it went down. It's also a painful reminder of why I hate relying upon a steering dampener - when it goes, your're out of luck.

[schvin]

RIP

[sirwilliam]

That is sad.