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can’t make the turn usually wind up crashing into the guardrail, he added.
The severity of the curves lessens as the ascent continues, but that gives the riders a chance to gain some speed, according to Settle. They only stop when they reach the Page County line at the top of the mountain, he said.
“Usually there’s someone with a radio here and someone with a radio at the bottom,” he said. “They both have stopwatches.”
Cracking down
A number of tragedies in the past couple of years prompted officials to crack down on the “racing” in Thornton Gap. Settle said. They’ve installed rumble strips and stepped up enforcement.
Now they’re getting even more help to combat motorcycle “racing” throughout the area.
“The Special Enforcement Team is (a unit) comprised of about four to five troopers. All of their emphasis is on problem areas throughout the division. It’s been helpful and it’s been productive,” Settle said.
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