Well, the 100th Loudon Classic was memorable, no doubt about that.
Weather conditions were pretty rough throughout the day but it was the 10 or so red flags (due to crashes) that will probably stick out the most in my mind.
I can't say what changed because the conditions during morning practice were pretty much the same as when the race started.
Lap times between practice and the race were similar and everyone was riding clean enough yet traction seemed to disappear come race time.
Still, it was remarkable to see how quickly the MotoAmerica riders adapted to the NHMS road course in their few days here and their general lap times in the dry were remarkable...on par with or quicker than our fastest locals.
Hopefully the downed riders are all ok. Such a crazy set of events that unfolded yesterday...
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