Quote Originally Posted by IanDarkpeak View Post
Whilst I agree driving whilst Tyred isn't a good idea, Having fallen asleep on the M1 when I was 20 I can vouch for this (thank god for rumble strips and Adrenalin). As far as I can see this hasn't been proved to be cause of the accident in question so debating whilst mentioning SRFs name is a bit unfair.

More to the point perhaps this should have a seperate thread and leave this one for good? memories of a great event.
Yes it should have been separate

Anyway it isnt so I will comment
For someone who drives in excess of 50,000 miles a year Ive had my fair share of near misses and nowadays always have a sleep.
I finished the race and was tired but certainly could have drove straight home but its only an hour. BUT I did have an hrs sleep.
It makes a massive difference. Felt a lot better for it.
Im not commenting on the accident.

If the drive is a few hrs like say coming from the lakes I have an enforced stop and just get in the back of the van. Whats 45mins in the scheme of things.
Its one of the reasons why Ive purchased a big large van. I have all my gear including brewing up tackle and sleeping gear.

Sometimes Im wide awake after an event an sometimes im not.
One of my worries at these events is that runners have a few nurofen etc and that can have a big effect. I had soe paracetomol and waned to just sleep . SO I DID.