Short version.

We were at a DH race yesterday and saw one hell of a crash off a wooden stepdown.

Kid came off the feature and saw a u15 rider and his bike standing inside the tape on the landing zone and it didnt end well.

Thankfully the medics were top notch, Marshall's did their job and the young kid was ok(ish)

However as we stood around chatting it came to light that a parent of one of the top racers had been heard to direct one of his sons fellow team members to move onto the track as this competitor (another potential top 3 finisher) came through on his race run causing the crash despite been told by the Marshall not to go onto the track.

Was it malicious? Potentially.

Was it foolish? Definitely

Please, listen to Marshall's, respect your fellow riders and parents.... calm down and stop living your dreams through your children.