Sorry to hear about your friend, barnsey. Another man who knew the risks of his sport, and still chose to enjoy the competition, the people, and the thrills. Always a shame when someone dies in such a manner, but he was able to do what he loved to do and I would imagine lived a full life with few regrets!!! Different forms of racing have taken a number of my friends over the years and these are the things I always try to tell myself when it happens---it does bring back a lot of memories of watching someone enjoying a sport they loved!