results from may 5 th el mirage?

[racin jason]

any results from sat at el mirage? condition of the rider that went down?

[donpearsall]

Hello Jason,
I just came back to my room from the race course. There was a 'busa rider who went down because he blew a tire. He was med-evacced by helicopter and that is all I know.

I think it may be because of tire slippage. I saw the tires spinning pretty good as he pulled away in 1rst and 2nd, then he built up speed pretty fast.

My own bike spun the tires in all gears and I was fishtailling across the finish line. I only made one pass today, and that was at 204 mph.  Maybe better tomorrow.

I was looking for you there, then Noonan told me you did not come. Sorry that you were not here! I hope to see you soon.

Don Pearsall
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[racin jason]

don, i was ready to go to el mirage but ran into some problems with my new trailer. i heard there was a yellow busa there but didnt know it was you. sounds like you are the top bike so far. good luck sunday and be safe.

[isiahstites]

Here are the pics taken from our trip.

There was a lot of Busa's there I hope whoever the rider was that he/she is ok.

Don,

           If your bike was the yellow busa. VERY NICE!!! Do you remember the color of the bike that wrecked and the leather they were wearing. Congrats on the 204 pass.

Scott

http://www.landracing.com/forum/index.php/topic,2404.0.html

[Super Kaz]

Here are the pics taken from our trip.

There was a lot of Busa's there I hope whoever the rider was that he/she is ok.

Don,

           If your bike was the yellow busa. VERY NICE!!! Do you remember the color of the bike that wrecked and the leather they were wearing. Congrats on the 204 pass.

Scott

http://www.landracing.com/forum/index.php/topic,2404.0.html

 Scott,
I thought it was a top fuel Harley that wrecked ?
That place 'el mirage' sure gets you and your truck all Dirty  !
I'm Hoping to have my Bike Back by the next meet .
If Not I doubt I'll be able handle Spectating again !
Tatro was a Hoot though so he gave me a few Harley Racing History Lessons
I did get a chance to chase a Coyote off the race course !
He hit Over Drive and Pulled me at 50+mph on my XR-100 !
That Puppy was Scared $hitless as My Glow in the dark A$$ CHASED HIM OFF the Course:mrgreen:.
I Learned a Bunch,and can't wait to Race there myself next meet .
Hope to see you all soon,
Kaz.........

[1212FBGS]

it was Bill Chambers... he went down at 184 just after the lights. I looked at the bike in his trailer. altho the rim was distroyed the tire showed no damage. the rear disc was purple, i suspect a rear brake was dragging, then boiled the fluid... when ya tap it, it probably locked up and didnt release, but this is only "my" guess.
Bill races a top fuel harley and is a very nice guy, i heard he had a busted hand with bones sticking out then later i heard later no broken bones at all, i hope not, my guess is he is probably pretty beat up.... I do know he was released from the hospital.
kent