Comments on: Massive crash at Weston Beach Race caught on camera!

By: John Page

John Page — Tue, 09 Oct 2012 21:06:07 +0000

well here again 2012, i’m the one yellow tape around boot kneeling at quad, seems along time ago now broken ankle totally damaged neck, champs are out the window but beech races are still fun events for me lol, 6 secs and £3500 up the swanny not a vary long race was it,but back for another bash.

By: liam beatty

liam beatty — Sun, 16 May 2010 17:31:59 +0000

will there be another one on if there is will when will it be on

By: wayne tame

wayne tame — Wed, 27 Jan 2010 13:31:40 +0000

motocross is an extreme sport and the beach race is definatley extreme,but the fact is it has been running for alot of years,generally without serious accidents such as 2009,as riders we know what we are signing on for and the risks,no one likes to get hurt or see loved ones get hurt but it happens.if you don’t like the beach race or the way it’s run then don’t go, theres 1000s of people who enjoy weston every year and i’m sure it brings alot of extra revenue to the area,so i’d be suprised if they let a freak accident stop the event for good.

By: jon

jon — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 09:36:42 +0000

I have had enough of reading all these comments straight too narrow too wet etc.having ridden for ten years the bulk of riders hog the barrier and middle and never use full width which im sure if you look at all pictures is the same this year sat and sunday.conditions were bad but i have ridden in far worse.I am happy that my entry money was spent wisely and there was adequate cover medically and marshals.I believe that every rider pulling onto start line looked up the straight and saw it and made the choice to twist the throttle also the throttle works two ways.No matter how much money is spent on saftey you cannott plan for rider error and a quad or bike stopping dead on any start straight is going to cause an accident.and yes paul fletcher i have taken offence at your 4×4 comments and totally disagree with you.most of 4x4s would not behave in the paddock like the one you saw and i also see race quads smashing and damaging other quads on way out of paddock..report his number if you feel so strongly .yes we are bigger and heavier than race quads but we are also commpetitive and dont cause any more damage than an accident with a side car or another race quad.Are you possibly peaved that on your smaller lighter race quad you couldnt beat most of them !!!!!!! he he
Also i didnt here any promise of re running this coming weekend i heard and read that the organisers were doing everything in theyre power which im sure they have to run this weekend.they have more to lose than most by not running.
On a more serious note get well soon to all injured and lying in hospital beds.
Long live weston beach race.

By: paul fletcher

paul fletcher — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 19:50:00 +0000

something i also is
the 4×4 quads should not be on course with smaller mx quads and side cars as there size and weight means they cause more damage i saw one pushing his way past us on way out of compound he disabled a few quads on his way.in my own opion they have no place in mx races and should join the buggy race which started this year on friday.no offence lads and long live the weston weekend its more than just a race and has been the high light for many years.

By: paul fletcher

paul fletcher — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 18:42:17 +0000

first of all i hope every rider injured in both races is ok after riding the quad race on saturday and seeing the first man go down the main reason other bikes became involved was because the tide was not out enough for everyone to avoid the fallen rider and as no marshells with flags are on the straight you relay on other riders signals.in my opinion the start straight was around 200 feet less in width than previous races.the shirts we riders recieved last year said the would be held next week end we thought it was brought forward to suit the tides.the course clerk named on all riders paper work should have spent more time out in the rain cheacking the straight if he had he would have seen the bottle neck on the straight were both crashes happened.although we as riders sign a disclaimer we also have over £150 to pay rhl to race we are told this is to cover saftey and running costs badly spent in my opion.i have spoken to westons council and they say no way race will run next week and rhl should not be telling people it is. i belive that had the riders had chance to see the straight before the start most would have held back from traffic far too wet to keep in control when packed so tight the start line should be closer to the first dune to avoid high speed crashes like these as once start is over the straight is a much safer place to be.again hope all get well soon and hope we all get down there next year. ride safe and have fun.

By: Janis Elliott

Janis Elliott — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:10:31 +0000

Having been on both sides (part of an organising team for Quad MX AND as the mother of a quad rider seriously injured a year ago in a biking accident) I think it is quite sad that so many people are very quick to comment on an incident/accident that they do not have the full information for. At this early stage ALL our thoughts should simply be with the injured riders and their families and our energies should not be focused on criticising anything or anyone until the situation has been fully investigated. Believe me, having been through so much since last year – every time I hear of an accident ANYWHERE in the racing world I can get quite emotional, but having said that, my son and I have met many people seriously injured in their persuit of their sport (Horse Riding, Rugby and Swimming being high on those lists), very few, if any, have blamed the sport itself. My son is desperate to get back to his quad racing – the truth being that this motivation is what has made his recovery as astonishing as it is. We don’t always have to BLAME someone or something for the bad things in life. We should instead all stand together, support those who need it and carry on taking lessons from whatever turns out to be the TRUTH of the situation. SPEEDY RECOVERY TO ALL THOSE INVOLVED.

By: steve young

steve young — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 21:42:14 +0000

local news say event is unlikley to be held ever again after organizers and council and emergency services had a very tense meeting this afternoon.9 riders remain in hospital 1 still critical wishing all injured a speedy recovery.

By: mick emsworth

mick emsworth — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 18:11:00 +0000

thisweekend was my first at western and i was riding the solo event on sunday , i too was caught up in the pile up and feel very lucky to hop amay with a sprained ankle and feel for any one who else was injured.i also think the start should of been staggered due to poor visibility .is there any news on the worsely ijurerd? hope the rumor was untrue that someone was fately injuered

By: andy/and son adam

andy/and son adam — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 17:41:27 +0000

me and my son saw the crash it was not the best of days for anyone.if they do not re run it again i hope the organisers can make sure mine and my sons entrance money can go to help the familys involved in the crash.so they can get what ever they might need for now or the future im sure a lot of other people feel the same way.never seen such a bad crash i hope they all make a full recovery.