The World Superbike weekend at Donington Park witnessed one of the craziest crashes ever seen in motorcycle racing, one that wasn't related to a riding error or a bike vibration, but to a ... rear wheel loss.

Yes, you've heard it right! While trying to approach a low-speed corner on Lap 5 of the Donington Park race (first one scheduled on Sunday), Supersonic Racing Team's Maxime Berger lost the rear wheel of his privateer Ducati and subsequently crashed on the track.

A strange and unexpec...

Source: Superbike Rider Loses Rear Wheel During Donington Park Race [Video]


David Cottle

UBB Owner & Administrator