Copyright 2003, Roadracing World Publishing, Inc.

FIRST PERSON/OPINION

Via e-mail:

Wow, Dr. Jim Adams is gone. I was hoping I would meet him at the races one day. I enjoyed his articles on track safety and the concern he showed for the safety of all racers. Here was a star shining brightly in the motorcycle road racing world. Why can’t we have more people like him? My condolences to Dr. Jim’s family. Rest in Peace, Jim. We’ll see you in heaven.

I just read the article about the Airfence donations coming in. Thanks to everybody who has contributed in their own kind way. Thanks to the Roadracing World staff, to the folks donating money and to the folks who are there to install it and take it down. I had the honor of installing it for two years with Formula USA. I strained my back and hurt my hands, but it was worth it; knowing that I installed everything we had in the most critical places on the track. And man, does that product work! I have seen racers crash into it at different speeds, and walk away! Amazing, to say the least.

I hope the sanctioning bodies get it together to buy more soft barrier technology and deploy it at all their events. If they can educate the track owners to get busy in removing the walls, guardrails, and embankments, maybe we would not need so many soft barriers. The world for motorcycle racers would be a better place indeed.

Have fun and race safe!

Roger Lyle
MARRC Pesident Emeritus
Wheaton, Maryland

I just read about Dr. Adams’ passing, and I am sorry to hear that I will not be able to enjoy his particular style of writing that really struck a chord with me.

I started racing almost three years ago, and read his articles in Roadracing World while I was on my own steep learning curve of racing. I was not just learning how to ride better, but how to make my head work better at racing as well.

His articles never failed to inspire me to a new way of looking at a particular situation or mindset. They were invaluable to me back then, and I am still reminded frequently of his measured and methodical approach to racing, and I try to structure my own racing hobby in the same way.

Rest in peace, Doctor, I will miss your advice.

Chris Van Andel
CCS Expert #60
Menlo Park, California

Just read on the site about Dr. Adams. I will sorely miss his writings in your fine magazine.

Please pass along my condolences to his family and friends.

Keep the shiny side up.

Craig Stieben
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada