Large number of crashes at Indy MotoGP never really explained, but Nicky Hayden and Casey Stoner both reveal their thoughts on why they crashed
MOTEGI, JAPAN - The continuing sophistication of electronics was supposed to put an end to highside crashes. When the rear tire started to go sideways, the electronics were supposed to kick in before the point of no return. Clearly that didn’t happen in qualifying for the Red Bull Indianapolis Grand Prix back in August. Yamaha’s Ben Spies, Repsol Honda’s Casey Stoner, and Ducati Marlboro’s Nicky Hayden all had horrifying highsides during qualifying. Stoner damaged his right ankle so severely he missed three races. Hayden missed a race with a broken hand.
For Hayden, it was his first highside on the gas with the Ducati and he was at a loss to explain the rash of problems.
“Still really weird why three of 12 MotoGP guys all crashed in the same corner in a matter of about ten minutes,” Hayden began, “and Rossi had a problem there. Dani (Pedrosa), I guess, came in and thought something happened. Also I heard (Alvaro) Bautista thought he had some problems. Valentino, I know for sure didn't understand what happened.”
One explanation, Hayden thought, was “maybe the first time when Ben (Spies) crashed if he didn't put something down.
aPhoto Gallery: Hayden and Stoner—electronics reason for Indy highside crashes? - Sport Rider Magazine
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