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Re: Bad wreck at Vegas but could have been real ugly
[Re: Jeepmon]
#1117583
11/20/11 04:51 PM
11/20/11 04:51 PM
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Kirkland, Washington
Pacnorthcuda
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The reason the motor ran WOT for as long as it did is because the driver was knocked unconscious but was able to give the thumb as he was loaded into the ambulance 
But what kept the car motionless for so long? Did the driver engage line lock before passing out???? 
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Re: Bad wreck at Vegas but could have been real ugly
[Re: Pacnorthcuda]
#1117584
11/20/11 06:54 PM
11/20/11 06:54 PM
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1_WILD_RT
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I think like Gregsrt mentioned both drivers side wheels are gone.... Still surprised it didn't move.. Ugly, coulda been much worse & Yeah while watching this I thought about the video from 41..
"The Armies of our ancestors were lucky, in that they were not trailed by a second army of pencil pushers."
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Re: Bad wreck at Vegas but could have been real ugly
[Re: OUTLAWSSAA]
#1117585
11/20/11 08:37 PM
11/20/11 08:37 PM
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New Lenox IL
cudadon
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Could you imagine if that happened at 41?
Ya, it would still be burning.
After what happened with you Don, and being there when they needed an ambulance had to wait 20 min. for Newton co. to get there. 
I will NEVER go there again! 
That guy would've literally been TOAST. 
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Re: Bad wreck at Vegas but could have been real ugly
[Re: CRT]
#1117589
11/22/11 10:35 AM
11/22/11 10:35 AM
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Jacksonville Florida
elitecustombody
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Thank God for SLOW Safety crew.
Fixed that for you.
It's a shame to see this accident happen.The Firebird looks just like mine less the cowl hood and wheely bars.Glad the driver is OK
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Re: Bad wreck at Vegas but could have been real ugly
[Re: Challenger 1]
#1117593
11/22/11 02:12 PM
11/22/11 02:12 PM
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Overpriced Housing Central
RobX4406
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I'm thinking the roll cage didn't fit the driver or the car. That wasn't that big of a hit the first time to knock him out it didn't seem. Something needs to change with that driver and car. It not too safe like it was from seeing that.
I wonder if his belts were tight?
I bet that hit was in the 40+ g's range. May not look hard but that is a tough hit to take.
Some of the most violent hits in racing for drivers are just like that, pancaking the side of the car. Go ask a stock car driver.
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Re: Bad wreck at Vegas but could have been real ugly
[Re: 1_WILD_RT]
#1117595
11/22/11 02:27 PM
11/22/11 02:27 PM
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Las Vegas
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By the way one of the rescue workers who rushed to the car was hurt when one of the tires exploded. So for all you internet theorists out there speak only of what you know. I was there I spoke with those involved and I saw the carnage. They did a great job and should be applauded.
"I am not ashamed to confess I am ignorant of what I do not know."
"It's never wrong to do the right thing"
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Re: Bad wreck at Vegas but could have been real ugly
[Re: Darryls-Demon]
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11/28/11 10:10 AM
11/28/11 10:10 AM
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Marysville, O-H-I-O
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glad he's going to be ok.
at first, I thought "that guy's crazy, he just crashed his car, and now he's doing a burnout for the crowd?!
then realized what was happening and thought "crap...how are they gonna approach the car?!"
I'd hate to think what would happen in a car if the driver gets knocked out, throttle is jammed open, and the car remains drivable...heading backwards up the track.
especially since most tracks I've been to, in an effort to be "time efficient" they let the cars pull up to the burnout box while the 2 racers are staging, are letting them do their burnout once the 2 on the track are down past the 1/2 way mark
**Photobucket sucks**
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Re: Bad wreck at Vegas but could have been real ugly
[Re: 70Cuda383]
#1117601
11/28/11 10:14 AM
11/28/11 10:14 AM
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Cincinnati, Ohio
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glad he's going to be ok.
at first, I thought "that guy's crazy, he just crashed his car, and now he's doing a burnout for the crowd?!
then realized what was happening and thought "crap...how are they gonna approach the car?!"
I'd hate to think what would happen in a car if the driver gets knocked out, throttle is jammed open, and the car remains drivable...heading backwards up the track.
especially since most tracks I've been to, in an effort to be "time efficient" they let the cars pull up to the burnout box while the 2 racers are staging, are letting them do their burnout once the 2 on the track are down past the 1/2 way mark
Shelly Howard had that happen to her, she was killed along with her son. 
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It seemed like it took them forever to get things under control but they did a great job. sometimes taking a few seconds to think before jumping into action not only helps the driver but also those helping out. Sometimes we complain about safety equipment and how often we have to replace it but it does save lives and helps prevent injury. After wrecking the daytona at half track (130mph)last year I felt good enough to watch Matt race that night. I think he lost around 3:00 am that night.
