Anybody that has ever questioned the importance of racing helmets should take a step back and watch this video.

The scene is the British Superstock 600, where riders Josh Wainwright and Johnny Bradshaw were involved in a ridiculous crash that could've been far worse than the injuries they sustained - if it weren't for their helmets.

In the 11th lap of the race, Wainwright lost control of his bike and as he stumbled into the track, Bradshaw's bike literally clips him on the head, forcing the former to catapult out of his ride and into the track.

Read that again: Bradshaw's bike literally clips him on the head.

If it weren't for the helmet Wainwright was wearing, Bradshaw's bike would have done far worse when it clipped him on his head. We all know where this story would then go.

Miraculously for the two riders, both of them escaped the harrowing accident with nothing more than a cracked rib and a broken collarbone for Wainwright and some minor injuries for Bradshaw.

If you've ever ridden a bike, or anything that involves needing one, heed caution and just put those helmets on. You never know when it's going to save your life.

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