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OFFICIAL WTD 2016 PICS and VIDEOS THREAD

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Old 04-24-2016, 09:00 PM
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The above pic is not Ed or his car, he respects the line as far as I know.
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^maybe he respects the lines, but not his own ability

No reason to push on PUBLIC roads, thats why track days, and autocross exist.

Over the years I have learned to drive more for myself and less for the camera, I slowed down but have TWICE the fun!!!


Videos will be posted by the end of the week!!!!!!
Old 04-25-2016, 04:59 AM
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Yeah that's not Ed...

Anyways, I'm sure he learned a lesson so let's not make this thread another one. At the end of the day, its not always about ability because there could have been gravel, a twig, or a distraction like a good number of bikers hugging the yellow line (wtf?) that can cause an incident. Unless you were driving or sitting on the front bumper like a gopro camera, its hard to judge and blame.

Now let's get some more pictures and videos posted. Once I get my videos uploaded I will post links.
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Originally Posted by kgf3076
One of the perils of trying to keep up with Billman is that sometimes you're better off NOT trying to keep up with Billman.
I've heard this is in the bible.
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Originally Posted by SkiLLeDS2000
I had the opportunity to see the skid marks and impact of the accident on a skyway run later that day and if there was no guard rail.... death would of been a good possibility due to the speed of the hit and the way he lost the car. Also, if another car was oncoming, that would of been tragic.
1.) I was right behind him, death would have been a 100% certainty if there was no guard rail. The drop off (I looked of course) was somewhere around 400 feet.

2.) Anyone coming around that corner (bikes, cars, whatever) would have stood no chance.
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moar pics plzkthx
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Considering Ed crashed his car I'm sure he learned his lesson. Everyone makes mistakes just don't make the same mistake twice. Glad this was the only incident of the weekend
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Originally Posted by RedCelica
moar pics plzkthx
Your wish is my command.


Foothills Parkway (Wednesday night)









Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich at Caffe REL




Friday night dinner at Tapoco



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Dem Tag Heuer Ayrton Senna shades tho



Cherohala Skyway











Any Walking Dead fans on here?



Deal's Gap Dragon Slayer breakfast





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great pics Florizzle


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