I have to admit that it was me that did the wipeout. I think the leathers rule at Bonneville was due my mishap, and I regretted very much the inconvenience I caused to everyone. There were a number of people that wore bathing suits and draped themselves over the rear fender before me. Jack Dale (HD 45) for example in 1951. Rich Richards and Blackie Bernal wore tights (or long red underwear). I wore a bathing suit since my desert racing leathers made it awkward to lay down on the bike (I did bring them along). Now that I'm 73, I believe in leathers, full face helmets and anything else that makes life safer. To make me seem slightly more sane, I might mention that when I rode half mile flat track I removed my belt, rings and watch. My boot laces were double tied and tucked into my boots to prevent snagging. I still have my trusty Bonneville Clymer crash helmet, but my wife forgot where she put it.