09-06-2008, 03:05 PM
|
#1
|
|
NOT breaking news
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Calgary
|
Motorcyclist dies in speed attempt in Utah
http://sports.yahoo.com/top/news?slu...=afp&type=lgns
Quote:
|
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (AFP) – A motorcyclist was killed after losing control of his bike at 385 kilometers (239 miles) per hour and crashing on Utah’s famous Bonneville Salt Flats, authorities and reports said Thursday.
|
__________________
Watching the Oilers defend is like watching fire engines frantically rushing to the wrong fire
|
|
|
|
09-06-2008, 03:06 PM
|
#2
|
|
Wucka Wocka Wacka
Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: East of the Rockies, West of the Rest
|
385 kph? I bet he didn't feel a thing
__________________
"WHAT HAVE WE EVER DONE TO DESERVE THIS??? WHAT IS WRONG WITH US????" -Oiler Fan
"It was a debacle of monumental proportions." -MacT
|
|
|
|
|
09-06-2008, 03:11 PM
|
#3
|
|
Lifetime Suspension
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Calgary
|
natural selection?
|
|
|
|
|
09-06-2008, 03:19 PM
|
#4
|
|
Not a casual user
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: A simple man leading a complicated life....
|
Guess they would have to scrape his reamins off the salt flats. Oh well, to each thier own.
__________________
|
|
|
|
|
09-06-2008, 03:48 PM
|
#5
|
|
Not a casual user
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: A simple man leading a complicated life....
|
nm - too graphic
__________________
Last edited by Dion; 09-06-2008 at 04:14 PM.
|
|
|
|
|
09-06-2008, 05:46 PM
|
#6
|
|
Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2001
Location: Kalispell, Montana
|
This is why I will never drive a motorcycle. Obviously, I wouldn't have access to one like this but if I have the ability to go 180 MPH (don't most crotch rockets have that pretty easily?) I'm going to go there. What a rush.
Then a squirell runs under your tire.....
__________________
I am in love with Montana. For other states I have admiration, respect, recognition, even some affection, but with Montana it is love." - John Steinbeck
|
|
|
|
|
09-07-2008, 11:47 AM
|
#7
|
|
Franchise Player
|
I can't say I feel sorry for the guy. I mean he must on his death wish by driving that fast on a car let alone a motorcycle. That is a plain stupid and he should be nominated on Darwin Awards.
|
|
|
|
|
09-07-2008, 02:28 PM
|
#8
|
|
Director of the HFBI
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Calgary
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by OzSome
I can't say I feel sorry for the guy. I mean he must on his death wish by driving that fast on a car let alone a motorcycle. That is a plain stupid and he should be nominated on Darwin Awards.
|
No he didn't have a death wish. He knew the risks going in, he did things to mitigate those risks. Things obviously went bad, and he ended up dying. And you don't feel sorry for the guy or his family? Saying that he is stupid and should nominated for a Darwin Award?
Sorry, I totally do not agree, and think that's a pretty dumb statement.
__________________
"Opinions are like demo tapes, and I don't want to hear yours" -- Stephen Colbert
|
|
|
|
|
09-07-2008, 05:10 PM
|
#9
|
|
Crash and Bang Winger
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by OzSome
I can't say I feel sorry for the guy. I mean he must on his death wish by driving that fast on a car let alone a motorcycle. That is a plain stupid and he should be nominated on Darwin Awards.
|
Yep, this is a pretty ignorant post, dude. I don't see how this is different than any other auto racing, Dale Earnhart's pretty much revered as a saint since his death.
I got nothing but respect for this guy, I'd rather die like that than live my entire life sitting at a desk job.
RIP.
__________________
Nobody snuggles with Max Power. You strap yourself in and feel the Gs!
|
|
|
|
|
09-07-2008, 09:42 PM
|
#10
|
|
Powerplay Quarterback
Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Cowtown
|
Arr, went right to Davy Jones's locker!
....Literally...
Bad joke, but can you imagine the audrenaline rush... freaky... too bad, I guess.
|
|
|
|
|
09-07-2008, 11:21 PM
|
#11
|
|
Franchise Player
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Calgary
|
Road rash + salt flats = one painful day at the office.
Hopefully it was quick, or his suit took the brunt.
|
|
|
|
|
09-07-2008, 11:31 PM
|
#12
|
|
My face is a bum!
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by OzSome
I can't say I feel sorry for the guy. I mean he must on his death wish by driving that fast on a car let alone a motorcycle. That is a plain stupid and he should be nominated on Darwin Awards.
|
You realize this was on the salt flats and not a public road right?
|
|
|
|
|
09-08-2008, 10:11 AM
|
#13
|
|
Franchise Player
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Calgary
|
He is (was) responsible for his own life, and now its over. Shouldnt feel happy or sad, it was his decision and how he has to "live" with the consequences.
__________________
MYK - Supports Arizona to democtratically pass laws for the state of Arizona
Rudy was the only hope in 08
2011 Election: Cons 40% - Nanos 38% Ekos 34%
|
|
|
|
| Thread Tools |
Search this Thread |
|
|
|
Posting Rules
|
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts
HTML code is Off
|
|
|
All times are GMT -6. The time now is 12:26 AM.
|
|
