Track Etiquette

yeah, it's noticeable that the last half lap is usually pretty safe as riders in the line get spread out, it's the lap before that things get sketchy (mike will remember the crash just past the bell).

I suspect however that when you have riders of differing ability / speed then the last dash is less safe.

Oh, and Mike, presume you want your space in the container this year?

I remember the crash I had just past the bell two years running :(

But please don't let this talk of crashing put anyone off. It is an unfortunate fact of racing that crashes do happen, otherwise we wouldn't be having this discussion.

Yes I will need my space this year. Sadly, I have a pretty serious back injury that has pretty much destroyed all my training and all racing plans since before the New Year. But I aim to come back fighting once I have sorted it out, but probably not until later in the season. I don't want to give away my slot only to find I need it again, if that's ok?