BM2022: Friday PM results

There was quite a bit of anticipation for the first run of the evening with Francois, but unfortunately he had a rear tire puncture and lost control of the bike just before 200M, went off the road and rolled several times. The hatch (which used a combination of tape and magnets to be secure) flew off and we could clearly see the rider during at least one roll of the bike. He was assessed on the spot by Julia (a nurse), but out of an abundance of caution, he was sent for further examination at the local hospital. Here’s hoping that he will be OK. Here is the French team in the aftermath of the crash.

Next was Martina who went 67.64 mph, but unfortunately continued her bad luck with wind.

Lincoln had to scratch because the team forgot the seat for cyclone in the civic centre. Then Peter went by, clocking his fastest time ever in the DF at 55.74 mph (89.71 kph), just short of his goal of 90 kph. Still, it seems that Father Time is treating him very well.

Heat 2: Andrea went puttering by at 52.60 mph. Apparently he heard something rubbing and backed off.

Then Adam Hari went by at 48.18 mph. He was followed by Bill Kong who unshipped his chain at 2.5 miles and coasted thru the traps at 42.19 mph.

Finally Bill Thornton went 60.29 mph, just short of his all time personal best.

Last heat: Andrea came through the traps slowly again at 42.43 mph. This time he thought he heard a puncture and backed way off.

He was followed by Matilde who went a wind legal 70.52 mph, earning a 70 mph hat.

Then Noah went 65.64 mph, earning the corresponding hat.

Finally Lincoln was given another chance to ride, and he went 61.14 mph.

At the post race meeting, Robert Barnett handed out prizes for the sprint races. Bill Kong was fastest person of the day.

Many people were gathered around Altair6 to see the damage.

A sobering reminder of what can happen on any given run.

Here are the full results.