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Old 07-24-2009, 12:15 AM   #1
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Another rider was killed at the Gap today and unfortunately it happened to be one of the most helpful and most passionate riders on my bike specific forum. He was only 22 and loved riding. The board was doing their yearly gap meet and him and one of the admins actually were doing an iron butt to get there. They made it and sadly the admin will now be riding home solo.

http://www.yzf600r.com/phpBB2/viewto...st=0&sk=t&sd=a

According to the tailofthedragon.com, its the third rider this year to get killed in that specific corner.

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JULY 23: BULLETIN - Another motorcycle fatality this morning on NC 28 near 20-Mile Ranger Station between Fontana and the Gap. Motorcycle vs car in the 10 mph corner. This is the third death this year in this particular corner. CAN NC DOT DO SOMETHING TO HELP WARN RIDERS ..... PLEASE.
Please be careful out there.

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Old 07-24-2009, 12:35 AM   #2
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That is awful. My thoughts go out to his friends and family. RIP
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Old 07-24-2009, 01:52 AM   #3
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Very sad indeed.... I knew Ashwin from chicagolandsportbikes for a couple of years now, he was a super nice guy.

Always hate hearing stories like this.... RIP Ashwin

My prayers and sincere condolences go out to his family and friends....


For the guys on the yzf600r forum.... isn't this the the 2nd time there's been a fatality at the annual GAP trip?? Greg (polystigma) is a local friend and riding buddy of mine, and also on the yzf forum, and I'm pretty sure I remember him telling me about several years back when he was there on the annual ride, somebody else got killed. If so... man that's rough!
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Old 07-24-2009, 05:18 AM   #4
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If it is the first 10mph left hander after you cross the bridge heading towards the Hellbender, Memphis lost one of their best riders there a few years ago. Very dangerous corner that I always warn people about. For once, when they say 10mph they mean it. So sad to hear. Always hate to lose one but 22 is so young. RIP
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Old 07-24-2009, 08:46 AM   #5
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If it is the first 10mph left hander after you cross the bridge heading towards the Hellbender, Memphis lost one of their best riders there a few years ago. Very dangerous corner that I always warn people about. For once, when they say 10mph they mean it. So sad to hear. Always hate to lose one but 22 is so young. RIP
I remember you telling us about that corner when we were up there.

RIP to the rider.
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Old 07-24-2009, 09:04 AM   #6
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Old 07-24-2009, 09:16 AM   #7
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That's too bad bro!
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Old 07-24-2009, 09:23 AM   #8
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That is awful. My thoughts go out to his friends and family. RIP
What she said. That sux.
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Old 07-24-2009, 09:31 AM   #9
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God Speed friend! Prayers for the family.

Wish we could close the dragon to auto traffic. It doesnt really go anywhere you cant get around easier....
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Old 07-24-2009, 10:38 AM   #10
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Man, it's definitely not right

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