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posted June 04, 2012 05:08 AM
Fatality at Wilimington Ohio Mile June 2012
195.x mph...headwinds....but it really doesn't matter:
I still don't think I'm in the right state of mind right now, I drove all the way back home with dead friend's stuff in my truck still and haven't even sorted it out or contacted his family. ECTA thankfully did what I was unable to do which was make that dreaded phone call to his loved ones....I just did my best to focus on packing and getting home in one piece.
Gerald Deneau was father, a grandfather, a husband, an old school 10 second wheeliebar drag racer, Kawasaki ZX-12R rider, and an acquaintance who became a friend of mine as time progressed. I don't have his birthdate handy (I'm sure his wallet is somewhere in my truck I just can't get myself up to go through is stuff right now) but he was born in 1939 so I had a TREMENDOUS amount of respect for him not only riding a bike that was Kawasaki's fastest in the year 2000 but for him to express interest in land speed racing. Over the months (maybe its been years? time is a blur right now) we had discussed the possibility of him coming out and trying land speed racing. He was still a racer at heart because the boys in blue would still occaisionally pull him over....only to give him a warning when they saw his bright white head of hair. How are you gonna give Grandpa a ticket anyways? :-)
In any case slowly over time he got his bike ready for his first land speed race. We had initially planned on coming out at the innaugural event but scheduling conflicts meant June was our best option. I picked him up the night before the race, we had already loaded up his ZX-12R on my trailer and I was bringing a friend's new for 2012 ZX-14R. We had the little 4 cylinder toyota packed to the hilt ready for an 8 hour drive through the night, complete with a pair of dogs too....which meant some stops along the way for some shuteye/stretching. He asked several times if I wanted him to share the driving privledges....but I wanted him to perform as best as he could so I let him snooze through the drive. Throughout the years I have become versed at driving through the night getting to the track.
We got to the track and he was quite excited and like me my first time a little unsure of the process so I helped him through the registration and tech inspection process. Those who met Gerald remember sometimes having to tell him something 2 or 3 times louder and louder because at 73 his hearing wasn't what it used to be. Of course my hearing is still fine because I could still hear him snore in the hotel room....but its all good, we're here to race :cheers:. I kept telling people in the pits i'd be a :mrgreen: if i was his age and still racing, especially a friggin ZX12!
Saturday rolls around and after breakfast and some zzzs we get to the track. I knocked off my shakedown run and went to work trying to get everything I could outta the new 14R. Meanwhile things weren't going as smoothly for Gerald. I had figured he would easily be done with his 125 and 150 runs quickly but sometimes he would undershoot the speeds, sometimes he had issues with shifting as his transmission proved to be tempermental. While I was hotlapping in the 190s trying different tucks against a not so impressed headwind I would go over things with Gerald and see how he was doing. After every run I'd go over what happened and try to make things easier and smoother. Hell any 12R racer at the track has gotten some sort of help from me if they were struggling or ever asked my 2 cents. I reminded him this is a 1 mile race, forget about the pressure in the beginning....if the transmission is being problematic in 2nd gear be easy on the bike, take your time, build up your speed gradually. He got close to his B licence clocking a 168 on saturday. He was happy that he broke his cherry but felt like he really didn't do as well as he could have. I had to remind him about my first time at the track boasting to Al the stater about going 200 only to clock 189 and go down the wrong part of the track....its hard in the beginning....there is so much going on.....and when you have mechanical issues and are still trying to get the feel of things it can get frustrating....but rather than making a big deal of the matter we just got some much needed dinner a the Chinese buffet and clocked in early for some zzzs. He was already snoring while I was dozing off to CSI or whatever was on TV.
Sunday morning we check out like most did after a nice breakfast. Refueled on the way to the track and discussed a new game plan. If you are having problems shifting a sequential transmission motorcycle without the clutch, try "granny shifting" it with the clutch. That way you can still get down the track. Better to go a couple mph slower because you used the clutch then being stuck in a gear the whole way down the track, right? He wasn't sure what speed or rpm or gear he should run up to because he didn't want to get in trouble for going too fast....I said Gerald....we still have a headwind.....if you go 180 balls out on a 175 run no one will kick you off the track. Its hard to run an EXACT speed sometimes doing licensing runs. You don't want to be staring at the speedometer or the tachometer too long and forget about the finish line. I recalled a time at the TX mile where I was really trying for 200 and kept zoning on the tach trying for 100 more RPM....I zoned too long and wondered how come I didn't see the mile marker in my right side peripheral yet.....I looked up and still didn't see ..... OH SHIT I MUST HAVE PASSED IT!!! Stopping at TX is no joke with only 1/2 a mile. If you've gobbled up some of that zoning out things can go bad quickly. I told him I had to get the bike hauled down in a major way and I went off in the grass maybe 20 or 30 feet sheepishly waiving my arm that I was ok and that I was an idiot to the first TX official I saw as I completed my not so U turn. I just wanted him to enjoy the run and not stress about the speed, the gear, the RPM, etc and focus on a smooth and safe run. I reminded him he wasn't gonna do 200, he wasn't gonna get a record, he just needed to make a clean pass, thats it. We even talked doing a rider change for him in the morning to jockey the bike and see what was going on. But given the relatively better conditions we nixed that and decided to let him go through granny shifting with the clutch and just ride the bike. I also didn't want to steal his thunder...while I've jockeyed quite a few motorcycles I do realize sometimes there is a pride/ego thing for some and didn't want to step on his toes saying "Hey give me the bike I'll ride it and show you how its done" unless he asked. Its sometimes a sensative situation that takes some finesse discussing.
So we're in the staging lanes....8:30 I'm on the starting line and for the first time at the event I didn't get off the to talk to him, goof around, go through plan of action, see how he was doing, etc. I had a score to settle with this damned headwind and I was focusing on my run HARD because with the cool air I wanted to put together the best run possible. I get flagged to go and I do....I notice I picked up 100 rpms at the traps over my best the previous day....I knew the speed before I got the ticket....195 and change. Since he was staged directly behind me (3 rows wide) I figured 3 vehicles later I'd see him. I'm checking the bike, talking to another guy in the pits, etc. Get to chatting and after several minutes....I'm going "Hey where's Gerry?".....someone said something about a bike going down.
I SAID "SHIT!" I had a very bad feeling right then and there. I hopped on the 14 and went down the return road at....over 10 mph for sure. My heart is pounding and I'm just saying to myself "hope he's ok, hope its not him, his family will kill me, I should have never had him some with me" all the things your brain just thinks ... you have no control of what direction your brain is going. I get to the end of the track before the track. I don't see a green zx12 or an older guy dusting himself off....I see Keith and he waves me up....FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK FUCK....I say WAS IT A GUY ON A GREEN ZX12....AND OLDER GUY??!?!! He asked if the guy came with me I said yes of course I was his ride to and from the track we split a hotel too. I don't remember everything after that, once he said coroner I just...I was in total shock. I remember looking down at the 14 and teardrops peppering the gas cap as I held my head.
Honestly the rest is a haze.....what happened? How did 175 mph go so wrong? Was it a medical issue? Mechanical issue? Was he confused about where the finish line was? Was he just trying too hard to go too fast this time around? I wish I knew...and yet I know no matter what it doesn't change anything, he's gone. And I feel like total shit for ever having brought him out. I know I'm not to blame, he was a grown man and wanted to race and do it the right way, the safer way, the legal way. Its the only real way to explore the limits of bikes this fast without ending up in jail....or worse. But I can't help but still feel like I had a say in it. I took him under my wing and tried to help him achieve a goal, a dream. And at 73 it is my understanding that his wife was finally ok with the notion. I feel like I can't look anyone in his family in the eye at the funeral without them looking at me going "You are the guy who got gerald into this sorta going stupid fast thing...he was a 73 year old guy what the fuck were you thinking?!" And yet all I did was think about his safety....I made him get a new helmet, back protector, taped up the bodywork below thats known to get crooked on zx12s at speed, checked his tire pressure for him at the track, his oil level, made sure the brakes felt ok in the pits. I had even taken the bike to over 180 mph in the past to make sure it was "safe and stable". I felt like I tried to catch whatever possible problem there could be and help him through it....and reminded him that at 73 he was definately 1 in a million racing a bike like this.
It was a long drive home home....blurry eyed here and there, I just needed to stay on the road, I didn't want to pull off the road too long and THINK. Coffee for lunch and 2 beers for dinner. Its Monday morning and I don't feel any better. I know he went out doing what he loved, literally. And I know it will take a long time for me to get through this. Thanks to everyone in the pits, ECTA officials and others for the kind words after the fact.
Godspeed Gerald "Grandpa" Deneau
Ali
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posted June 04, 2012 06:07 AM
Ali,
i am sorry for your loss of a friend, very sorry.
but...
PLEASE DON'T TAKE ON ANY GUILT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You assisted him in achieving a goal he has probably had for years, do LSR at a sanctioned race.
With his racing experience he definitely knew that LSR is a risky undertaking. We ALL know this type of racing is risky, and we take on that risk knowlingly, as did he.
PLEASE DO NOT BEAT YOUSELF UP, NO COULDA's, NO SHOULDA's, NO WOULDA's.
Condolences from your friend,
Karl
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posted June 04, 2012 06:13 AM
I'm sorry about the loss of your friend Ali. We can all feel the loss of a comrade, a brother in racing, a motorcycle rider.
You did all you could to make it a safe ride for him and that's all anyone could ask of you.
I hope you'll find that the family understands that Gerald was doing what he loved and of his own free will.
It was good meeting you Ali.
Godspeed Gerald, and prayers go out to the family.
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posted June 04, 2012 07:01 AM
 Edited By: Shane661 on 4 Jun 2012 15:08
Very sorry that this happened, Ali. As Karl said, try not to beat yourself up. No good can come of that.
As everyone has said, you did your best to ensure his safety, and help him achieve a goal. Remember that years ago you got me into LSR as well, as a friend. As long as I've known you I have seen you help many, many people. Unfortunately, bad things sometimes happen, despite our best efforts. You had no control over what occurred on that pass.
Racheal and I send our sincere condolences.
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posted June 04, 2012 07:11 AM
Ali i am so very very sorry for you and your friend.We set a side danger when we race but then sometimes reality kicks us in the face.Take care and be strong
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posted June 04, 2012 08:05 AM
send my prayers and condolences to everyone. Hold strong, you did the best you could with everything.
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posted June 04, 2012 09:03 AM
Ali,
First of all I'm very sorry to hear about your friend's accident.
My older brother decided he wanted to cross off an item on his bucket list, he has followed our racing over the years. Back in September he came to Maxton wanting to go as fast as he could so Chad loaned him his 14 and we all worked with him, like you did, making things as safe as possible.
At 65 years old he is no spring chicken and he'll tell you that his reflexes and coordination skills are not what they once were when he was younger and racing but he still had the desire.
His thrill for speed over-rode the fear as he got his licensing passes. He never could get into a good tuck but managed almost 180mph which was plenty good enough for him.
He thanked us so many times for all the help, thankfully things went well and he was safe but every pass I was worried.
I'm saying all of this to help you understand that it's okay what you did. Your dear friend was no doubt having a blast, doing something that only a few (especially at his age) risk doing. We all know the dangers involved and I'm sure he did too.
Please, please don't beat yourself up. You went above & beyond making sure it was as safe as possible.
Not an event goes by that I don't worry about my sons, friends & fellow racers. Things just go wrong sometimes that we are not in control of.
Once again I'm sorry for your lost.
May Gods grace be with you and his family.
Rest in Peace Gerald.
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posted June 04, 2012 09:16 AM
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Ali,
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I'm saying all of this to help you understand that it's okay what you did. Your dear friend was no doubt having a blast, doing something that only a few (especially at his age) risk doing. We all know the dangers involved and I'm sure he did too.
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posted June 04, 2012 09:22 AM
Ali,
i showed my wife your post, and she took a l-o-n-g time reading every word (English a 2nd language).
When she was done she was very affected; probably doubly so, given my recent adventure.
She is praying for Jerry's family and is praying for you.
Karl
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posted June 04, 2012 09:37 AM
Ali,
I’m so sorry you have to go through this. It will take time but eventually you’ll make peace. No matter what, he’s the one that twisted the wick so ultimately the final decision was his. You’ll second guess yourself for a long time, trust me on this, but listen to your friends when they tell you that you did everything you could to try to keep him safe.
We are here for you and we understand many facets of what you are going through and will go through. You have our phone numbers, online contact & address, use any and all of them if you need us. You know we’re here for you friend.
Godspeed Gerald!
Love, understanding, hugs & kisses to you.
Todd, Debbie & Josh
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posted June 04, 2012 10:27 AM
for sorry Ali,for your friends loss,and you and his family being heartbroken.
I would remember one thing....if Gerald could come back for a few moments....i don't thing he would mention the wreck at all,or how dangerous racing can be,he would just spend the time telling his family,you,and friends...how much he loves everyone.
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posted June 04, 2012 02:58 PM
Edited By: whitehendrix on 4 Jun 2012 23:01
Ali... my deepest sympathies to you and those affected. We are all affected on various levels. The same month karl had his leather and helmet test, a friend of mine got killed in an accident on the se side of houston. And another friend spilled his bike and put a peg thru his foot. This year has been plagued with crashes and deaths for a lot of people.. but the shitty thing is that we all know the risks involved. My crash 2 years back solidified in my mind I'm not all that. Seeing a veteran racer godown further reiterates the fact.
I have always believed things happen for a reason. We will never know what they are.. many times the seem like a simply fucked up reason. If death is involved we all rack our brains to pick it apart. Its in our nature to understand why it happened. If its injury, we try to learn from it and move on... and every single one of us has been influeced by another rider.. and that rider, no doubt, probably always had thoughts in the back of their mind wanting no bad ju-ju to happen for the sake of guilt.. which you're feeling now. And man let me tell ya I've been there, brother. But I have also learned you cannot blame yourself or beat yourself up over it. Its a horrible accident.. but its just that. An accident. Out of the control of ecta staff and yourself.
Remember good times and positives and know that he was loving life to the end, as sad as the reality behind it is. You're one of the biggest contributors to my wanting to do lsr. Trust me when I say I know the risks and if something happened on my run, you're not to be blamed for it. I love all ya guys as family and each one of ya is an influence to me, and certainly to others as well. Vets and noobs alike.
You have introduced many to this game. No matter what happens, don't ever stop doin what ya do, homeboy. As always, you got my support and frriendship. Call me any time. I'm in pittsburgh and will be passing thru in a few days.. I'll gladly stop by and see ya, and help with sorting things if need be.
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posted June 04, 2012 05:19 PM
Jim,
that was exceedingly well written, good on you.
Karl
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posted June 04, 2012 05:34 PM
Ali,
I don't even know where to start.
You have been so good for the LSR sport over the years. I have watched you help countless amounts of people in the pits and at the starting line. As busy as you always are working on your bikes at an event, you always take the time to help others do better at what they want to be doing. This past weekend you helped a friend more than you will ever know.
Take time and carefully read all of the comments because everyone means it from the bottom of our hearts.
Take care,
Zack Millholland
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posted June 04, 2012 05:36 PM
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posted June 04, 2012 06:00 PM
ali,
our condolences.
did not get to meet the man.
it was not your fault.
he was doing what he wanted to do.
bill and diane
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posted June 05, 2012 03:01 AM
Ali, I spoke to you briefly Sunday after the incident. I really didn't have any of the right words for you. I don't think there were any words that would have helped at that time. The one thing I know, my friend, is it isn't your fault. We all make decisions and choose our own paths.
Years ago there was a roadracing crash where my bike killed a fellow rider. I didn't know the guy, but he was a fellow racer. It wasn't my fault, but it was my bike. I don't know your pain, but I have been there.
Ali, if you need anything, get in touch.
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posted June 05, 2012 07:29 AM
Its terrible news, but at least he was doing something he loved. we can only hope that he went instantly and without pain. Im very sorry for your loss
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posted June 05, 2012 12:43 PM
Thanks everyone, I appreciate it. Spoke to his family today. All I can say is that, like many things, it will take time.
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posted June 05, 2012 08:06 PM
Ali:
You did the same thing any of us would have done and of course its normal to feel the way you do now. Clearly he made the choices and took the risk and with the help of a great friend like you he pursued his dream. Thanks so much for writing this and tell us the details as each and every one of us understand this situation as we have all risked it too.
We are all so very sorry for your loss of a friend and fellow racer but we all thank you also for all you did to help him before and after as I am sure his family appreciates as well helping them deal with the after effects.
Tonight I was at home thinking about this whole event and had been putting off reading the latest issue of sport rider and finally tonight I opened it and on p82 is an old photo (unrecognizable) of Dave Owen that I took of him in the wind tunnel back in 2006. I had already been thinking of him as well as Gerald even though I didnt know him. Hang in there Ali and take one day at a time and I am sure if any of us can help you please let us know. I feel sure anyone here will offer our support and prayers during this difficult time
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posted June 06, 2012 06:35 AM
As racers we are always looking for explanations, this may help.
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SEJ on SHO posted:
"I was pitted 100 yards past the finish line on the track side of the pits in front of the race fuel distributor. I was in the staging lanes when this horrible tragedy occurred. My friend who was in my pit waiting for the race gas truck to show up, witnessed the entire pass. He said that right before the finish line, Gerald sat up, locked his arms straight on the bars, his head tilted back, and continued the rest of the way down the track in that position... not attempting to slow down or stop. My friend thinks he had a heart attack or some other medical condition.
Ali, Don't beat yourself up about this. I know that it's much easier said than done... I had a friend commit suicide in January, and I beat myself up about it for a long time. Hang in there brother, it's just going to take time.
My heart felt prayers go out to Gerald's family and friends
R.I.P Gerald"
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posted June 08, 2012 05:49 AM
Ali,
I lost my brother at bonnevile in 2009 when our coupe flew out out
control. I have often thought that if I had not been there that week
the crash might not have happened (I fixed the running problem we were
having that allowed the car to run faster). I do realize that in
racing bad things can happen, but we usually think they will happen to
someone else. I feel your pain as tears flow down my face. My brother
lived to race and was most happy doing it.
dan Bryant ( Barry died aug 9, 2009)
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posted June 08, 2012 11:56 AM
Ali i can't put into words how bad i feel for you.. I can see this weighs very heavy on you as it would anyone of us if it happened to us... If If If i had just done this or that all would have been ok ... I still to this day wish i had not let my dad take a trip to the Panama Canal , he was sick and i wanted him to go to see a Dr before he went ... I didn't push him hard about it because i didn't want him mad at me .. The flight home killed him becuase nobody on the plane could help him, they had to wait till the plane landed before he could get help and it was to late .. I have never got over the " what if factor" and that was back in 1994 .. Ali chin up brother it's not your falt , your friend died doing what he wanted to do and no one can falt you for that ..Please please don't let this eat you up like it has me for all these years .. Say your good byes to your good friend and wish him a restfull peace in heaven .. Peace will come to you Ali ..
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posted June 09, 2012 02:55 AM
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Ali i can't put into words how bad i feel for you.. I can see this weighs very heavy on you as it would anyone of us if it happened to us... If If If i had just done this or that all would have been ok ... I still to this day wish i had not let my dad take a trip to the Panama Canal , he was sick and i wanted him to go to see a Dr before he went ... I didn't push him hard about it because i didn't want him mad at me .. The flight home killed him becuase nobody on the plane could help him, they had to wait till the plane landed before he could get help and it was to late .. I have never got over the " what if factor" and that was back in 1994 .. Ali chin up brother it's not your falt , your friend died doing what he wanted to do and no one can falt you for that ..Please please don't let this eat you up like it has me for all these years .. Say your good byes to your good friend and wish him a restfull peace in heaven .. Peace will come to you Ali ..
Lee,
+1 on yr comments to Ali.
now, about YOU, seems you haven't let yr Dad go...
Be in a quiet place, slowly visualize yr Dad at the airport when he got on the plane to Panama.
Look him in the eyes, say goodbye, and really let him go.
Peace will come to YOU, also.
I've never even met you, but by your 1/4 success and consistency, i am sure you visualize every serious pass before you get to the staging lights.
That same technique will help with yr Dad.
Karl
to anyone else who reads this. sorry to be so damn sentimental, but my last lil get off and my family's reaction to it seems to have softened my hard lil heart a bit...
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posted June 10, 2012 04:48 PM
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Ali i can't put into words how bad i feel for you.. I can see this weighs very heavy on you as it would anyone of us if it happened to us... If If If i had just done this or that all would have been ok ... I still to this day wish i had not let my dad take a trip to the Panama Canal , he was sick and i wanted him to go to see a Dr before he went ... I didn't push him hard about it because i didn't want him mad at me .. The flight home killed him becuase nobody on the plane could help him, they had to wait till the plane landed before he could get help and it was to late .. I have never got over the " what if factor" and that was back in 1994 .. Ali chin up brother it's not your falt , your friend died doing what he wanted to do and no one can falt you for that ..Please please don't let this eat you up like it has me for all these years .. Say your good byes to your good friend and wish him a restfull peace in heaven .. Peace will come to you Ali ..
Lee,
+1 on yr comments to Ali.
now, about YOU, seems you haven't let yr Dad go...
Be in a quiet place, slowly visualize yr Dad at the airport when he got on the plane to Panama.
Look him in the eyes, say goodbye, and really let him go.
Peace will come to YOU, also.
I've never even met you, but by your 1/4 success and consistency, i am sure you visualize every serious pass before you get to the staging lights.
That same technique will help with yr Dad.
Karl
to anyone else who reads this. sorry to be so damn sentimental, but my last lil get off and my family's reaction to it seems to have softened my hard lil heart a bit...
I'm trying Karl .. Hard to forget a great man that gave 28 years of his life to service of our country in 3 wars and was still able to raise a hard headed fool and have him turn out ok ..
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