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Re: QUESTION ABOUT A ACCIDENT WHILE RACING
[Re: MIKES_DUSTER]
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10/09/12 09:35 PM
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MoparBilly
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It's on you.
If you don't like that answer, don't race or call Lloyds of London and get on track insurance.
"Livin' in a powder keg and givin' off sparks"
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Re: QUESTION ABOUT A ACCIDENT WHILE RACING
[Re: MIKES_DUSTER]
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10/10/12 12:18 AM
10/10/12 12:18 AM
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You sue him, like anywhere else.
Not his fault? Not deliberate? You signed a waiver?
Great, his attorney can include all of those factors in his response.
If you aren't their pet, you can also sue the track for failing to inspect and supervise his car condition, and anticipate the accident.
If a component failed in his car, sue the manufacturer. It's a long list.
Sound far-fetched? Believe me, it's exactly what F. Lee Bailey would tell you.
Now, where's my $1,000 consultation fee?
Boffin Emeritus
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Re: QUESTION ABOUT A ACCIDENT WHILE RACING
[Re: polyspheric]
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10/10/12 03:49 AM
10/10/12 03:49 AM
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Now, where's my $1,000 consultation fee?
It's in the mail......with the rest of the checks.  
I watched a guy who was shaking down his new car , a very nice '66 Nova and probably a low 10 second car , he got out of the groove and into the marbles , stayed in it and wound up outside the guard rail and on the roof.
He was transported with a foam rubber turtle neck and back board , but his injuries weren't life threatening.
He sued the track.
The track owner never told me how it finally shook out , but I got the impression that there was a settlement because the insurance company figured it would be cheaper than litigating the deal to a conclusion.
I was working in staging , but was never asked to testify.
It looked to me like a bad case of whiskey throttle.....not unlike any 6 year old's first ride on a mini bike.
He got in trouble and never made any real effort to get out of it.
Most of us figured he got something , but have no idea how much.
On track insurance isn't cheap , but I am hoping I can afford it when the time comes.
If for no other reason than having them be the ones who lawyer up if there is a problem.
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Re: QUESTION ABOUT A ACCIDENT WHILE RACING
[Re: tubtar]
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10/10/12 08:13 AM
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i totally agree about on track..
but in the pits is a different story..
i had a tow rig swing and nail my car yrs ago.
One could argue that vehicle is insured and it was..and i finally got a check.
however..
i had a guy pitted next to me and his race car was backed into by the race car across the isle..
to me ..thats not a condition of...tough cookies.
thats a condition of negligence ...IMHO.
i agree..in the lanes...all bets are off...ill forfiet my claim..
but
not in the pits..I dont forfiet my claim...It may be an accident..but if you damage my property expect to pay for your mistakes..
and vice versa
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Re: QUESTION ABOUT A ACCIDENT WHILE RACING
[Re: 70Cuda383]
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10/10/12 08:58 AM
10/10/12 08:58 AM
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Happen to me twice..almost 10 yrs to day apart..both were 64 Novas,,,1st car was a 73 Challenger that was totalled, second car is my 69 Barracuda which cost me several thousands to repair...both occurred in the lights...
the barracuda still has never been repainted from the 1992 wreck...the driver side just behind the door where the nova impacted and the door and fender are still is still in primer....
Did not even get a I am sorry from either driver...and I had to pay to have the challenger towed home since back then I used to flat tow it to the track...
Last edited by 70AARcuda; 10/10/12 09:01 AM.
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Re: QUESTION ABOUT A ACCIDENT WHILE RACING
[Re: 70AARcuda]
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10/10/12 05:35 PM
10/10/12 05:35 PM
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A gulag near you.
JohnRR
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Happen to me twice..almost 10 yrs to day apart..both were 64 Novas,,,1st car was a 73 Challenger that was totalled, second car is my 69 Barracuda which cost me several thousands to repair...both occurred in the lights...
the barracuda still has never been repainted from the 1992 wreck...the driver side just behind the door where the nova impacted and the door and fender are still is still in primer....
Did not even get a I am sorry from either driver...and I had to pay to have the challenger towed home since back then I used to flat tow it to the track...
I'm going to guess that you don't line up against 64 Novas anymore ?
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Re: QUESTION ABOUT A ACCIDENT WHILE RACING
[Re: tubtar]
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10/10/12 07:26 PM
10/10/12 07:26 PM
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KENTUCKY
69CHARGERMD
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You sue him, like anywhere else.
Not his fault? Not deliberate? You signed a waiver?
Great, his attorney can include all of those factors in his response.
If you aren't their pet, you can also sue the track for failing to inspect and supervise his car condition, and anticipate the accident.
If a component failed in his car, sue the manufacturer. It's a long list.
Sound far-fetched? Believe me, it's exactly what F. Lee Bailey would tell you.
Now, where's my $1,000 consultation fee?
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Really? 
I try and keep my car as safe as possible, I assume the risk running against someone and the chance I could crash, or they could take me out in a crash, not interested in suing anyone in a high risk sport if something bad happens 
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Re: QUESTION ABOUT A ACCIDENT WHILE RACING
[Re: slantzilla]
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10/11/12 05:48 PM
10/11/12 05:48 PM
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Didn't Lori Johns successful sue S.E. Buchanan for running into her at the Cajuns in Comp some years back
Joey
It was Jim Van Cleve Jr. and she lost. Ruling was that when you put your car on the track you assume the risk as I remember it.
Van Cleve lost an oil line at the big end and rolled over the top of her dragster. 
Thanks Slant, I wasn't sure if I had it right, either way, I agree with the ruling, dangerous game, you have to assume the risks.
Joey
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