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November 25, 2009
Macau GP: When Regular Motorbike Racing Just Isn't Dangerous Enough
By John Coyle
Deputy Editor
For a long time, I thought that the Isle of Man was the craziest, most dangerous bike race in the world. But like I’ve been so many times before, I was totally wrong. The Macau GP is run on a circuit designed for cars, between the four-wheel spectacle, and there are no provisions for keeping the riders safe. At all. If you come in too hot here, you’re going to ditch into a concrete barrier or a steel barrier, and that’s just bad news. There are a bunch of videos posted about this race, and I’ve put the first one below. Head over to StreetFire to check out the rest.
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americanbadaSS
Nov 29, 2009 at 3:27 am
Next year they’re adding wall spikes,speed bumps, landmines and even old gray haired ladies in large cadillacs cruising the course at 20MPH to make it even more interesting
GTwildfire
Nov 28, 2009 at 7:33 pm
I doubt this circuit is more dangerous than the Isle of Mann, unless they pad that circuit. The roads are narrow and they reach ludicrous speed there… many deaths at Mann over the years. Should call the place “the Isle of Dead Mann”. Not to say this is a forgiving circuit, but that’s what this is… a dedicated racing circuit. They’re racing on narrow roads at Mann and the surface quality is often less than optimal.
XTZTwinTurbo
Nov 25, 2009 at 4:59 pm
looks like a rush!
PureBusiness
Nov 25, 2009 at 7:37 am
Loved the video. Yeah those guys got guts! I like that their not racing for points..just prestige!