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Originally Posted by PSk
Again the TV footage that New Zealanders saw was recorded live. John was extremely upset and made the statement that if it was his bikes fault in any way that he would not make or campaign ever again.
While he was not happy it was confirmed to him (within minutes of the accident) that Mark had lost the bike and the wheel broke when the bike hit the curb AFTER Mark had unfortunately lost it.
It must have upset John considerably that all over the media, internet the rumours persisted that his bike broke and resulted in the death of a person, but they went back in 1996 I think.
Pete
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Contemporary accounts at the time said video footage showed the wheel appeared to break and that caused the crash, but at this point years later I am willing to accept your scenario.
Either way the darkest day for Britten racers.