Storm update

[georgew4714]

Results of Euro finals ??

[Lorcan]

We qualified 3rd in Top Fuel with a poor 6.94 due to various issues then got knocked out in the first round when the exhaust collector split open. We also had the steering mount break at the previous meeting and the water tank split at the National Finals last weekend, so we're not doing too well lately on reliability.

On the up side we've had a good year overall, with new PBs for ET and speed, setting new class records, and we won the national championships (ACU and SPRC) for the funnybike class. The ET record was previously held for 10 years so it was good to nab that one. We're just disappointed that we couldn't squeeze in a 6.4 or 6.3 before the end of the year due to the breakages.

[Witchita Linemen]

Way to go Lorcan!
Do you have pics of this mean machine?

[Lorcan]

Loads

[Witchita Linemen]

Freakin' Gonzo!

[Lorcan]

As you may have heard we had an incident yesterday which did some damage to Storm and me (Lorcan). Both are repairable but will take a little time.

While tuning the turbo speeds at the Straightliners event a burst panel in the inlet manifold let go at around the eighth mile mark (165mph), sending flame under the seat an into the area that houses most of the wiring, the batteries, sensors and boost controller.

I don't think I saw the fire immediately but as soon as I saw it on my right I hit the brakes and scrubbed off as much speed as possible before the fire got too intense and I bailed out on the left side, hitting the ground on my left side, at a speed we will find out later from the datalog.

My left shoulder blade is broken and there is a small burn on my right leg. My leathers were cut off and crash helmet will also be binned.

Storm continued upright after the bailout, clipping the wall on the right side. It has fire damage to the wiring loom and sensors, batteries and boost controller.

I'd like to say a big thank you to the Santa Pod medical team for looking after me so well and getting me to Bedford hospital so efficiently, to the Straightliners crew, the Storm team and especially Sarah for looking after me, running around with cars etc. to enable us to get home last night. You are all awesome! Thanks also to my boss, Chris, for his patience and understanding when it comes to his least risk-averse employee!

Here are some pics from Sarah and Kermit. Time for a regroup and repair over the winter and we'll be back stronger and faster next year.

Lorcan

[Charlie @ Evergreen]

First thank goodness your not seriously hurt..well you are but could have been worse having to bail off Storm like that! Wishing you a speedy recovery Lorc and be back next year as mentioned even stronger. Thanks to your wonderful lady and crew taking good care of you! Did you have surgery ? or scheduled?? Thoughts & Prayers my friend.

[JezZedexE1]

Shiiit. Sorry to read this.

I wish you a quick and good recovery. You will be alright, MotoGP guys regularly ride with collar bones and shoulder blades in various stages of disrepair.

Let us know if us mere mortals can be of any assistance in any way.

[Mang]

Sorry to hear of your injury and the fire. Wishing you a speedy recovery.

[Turbo Pete]

Wow, rest up Lorc, bikes can be fixed, bones and burns will mend. Keep that positive attitude going for next season.
Get well soon mate.

[Lorcan]

Thanks guys. I don't know anyone can ride a bike with broken bones, maybe some expensive drugs?

[M6NTL]

This your first motorcycle crash related broken bone situation, or are you a veteran???

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[riturbo]

Sorry to hear this . Heal up quick . All and all its been a good season for you guys . Not a good way to end it . Glad it wasnt worse.

[georgew4714]

Aw feck man !! Really sucks to hear , but so glad your at least well enough to tell us the story .

Not that i have any idea whats common place on those machines but Was there a fire supression system on the bike ? I guess even if there was , there was probably a million things running through your head at that moment , I can't begin to imagine .

Hope you heal up completely and quickly

[Lorcan]

This your first motorcycle crash related broken bone situation, or are you a veteran???

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I've crashed bikes before, I hit a council truck head-on on my KH250, but this is my first broken bone ever! Either I bounce well or I've just been lucky . You and Charlie are more like Evel Knieval