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シモ・キルシはBMWプロトでの参戦にやる気満々でクローフォーズヴィルにやってきました。練習走行ではこのマシンがコンペティティブであることを示していました。しかし、シモは抽選で後ろの方のスタート位置を引いてしまいました。あちゃー。
まさにフライングフィン!彼はスタートから1コーナーで多くのライダーをパスしていきました。さらに彼は他のライダーと違ったラインを選択。さらに前を狙おうとしました。しかしこれが大きな誤りとなって返って来ます。ロック･･･。彼はロックにマシンを引っ掛けて激しく転倒。肩を負傷してしまいました。そしてリタイア。
傷の程度はまだ診断待ちです。来シーズンに引きずるものでなければよいですが。
攻め時と守り時。忍耐。焦りは禁物。
Simo hits rock bottom at GNCC
Simo Kirssiｴs high hopes for a promising debut on the 450cc sports enduro in the American Grand National Cross Country (GNCC) series came to a premature end when he crashed out of contention at the Indiana circuit on Sunday.
The BMW Motorrad factory rider had been highly motivated and looking forwards to competing on the prototype BMW in the prestigious GNCC race in Crawfordsville, and early practice had shown the new bike to be competitive. Unfortunately, Simo drew a race number that meant he had to start behind lots of other riders, which meant ｴplaying catch-upｴ right from the very beginning!
The "Flying Finn!" managed to pass a lot of his competitors in the first few corners, but then he choose a different line to get past even more riders. However, this turned out to be the wrong decision because he failed to negotiate a big rock, which caused him to slide out and crash heavily. As a result of this heavy fall, Simo injured his shoulder and was not able to finish the race.
The team is currently still awaiting a full medical report to determine the exact extent of the injuries. On behalf of all race fans that have enjoyed watching his considerable achievements this year on the 450cc sports enduro, BMW Motorrad Motorsport would like to wish Simo a speedy recovery.