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Re: Amazing Luck [Vintage Racing Accident Video]
That is sick!
That is sick!
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Re: Amazing Luck [Vintage Racing Accident Video]
I don't know how many vintage races I've flagged...
A bunch for sure.
I know VSCCA does NOT require a roll bar.
Scary!
But wow...What an excellent response time!
I don't know how many vintage races I've flagged...
A bunch for sure.
I know VSCCA does NOT require a roll bar.
Scary!
But wow...What an excellent response time!
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No rollbar. Maybe no harness and/or seat belt on from the way he was ejected.
No thanks!
No thanks!
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Without a rollbar you may have a better chance of being ejected! That car on top of your head is likely worse!
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Re: Amazing Luck [Vintage Racing Accident Video]
I mean the guy in front of the swerving MG...
Red flag means FULL LIFT not....hit the brakes (although tapping your lights is a good idea if you have the presence of mind and raise arm)
And for God sakes get out of the way, so emergency vehicles can attend to the incident.
In the rare scenario where a driver's help is needed...
Pull all the way off the track.
Or block the downed driver/worker from oncoming traffic w/ your car.
Yea that was textbook "What not to do".bugimike said:
I mean the guy in front of the swerving MG...
Red flag means FULL LIFT not....hit the brakes (although tapping your lights is a good idea if you have the presence of mind and raise arm)
And for God sakes get out of the way, so emergency vehicles can attend to the incident.
In the rare scenario where a driver's help is needed...
Pull all the way off the track.
Or block the downed driver/worker from oncoming traffic w/ your car.
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First, as bad as it looks, the title of the clip says something to the effect, "...and only a broken collarbone!" Thank goodness for that!
I've looked at this clip several times today and analyzed how I might have reacted. You'll see why in a minute.
Did anyone else notice the "rookie" triangle on the rear of the incident vehicle flap up during the spin? If he'd straightened the front wheels, he'd have ended up backwards facing traffic -- while not good, that'd be far better than rolling, especially without the safety equipment we enjoy today.
As to the "swerving MG," it looks like he instinctively avoided hitting the car that was unexpectedly stopping directly in front of him. I'm thankful the driver of the swerving MG had the presence of mind to drive on through rather than lock his brakes and slide into the mishap vehicle.
He got through without hitting anyone or anything. While it looks wild and likely scared several folks, I compare it to landing an aircraft that is in distress. Any landing you can walk away from was a good one.
And I suppose a small disclaimer is in order. I've been in a situation coming out of hard right turn (restricted view ahead) only to find the left half of the track blocked and two other cars crashing together (fiberglass body pieces flying) just off the racing surface on driver's right. I had only an instant to decide how to miss the car blocking the track. Turn slightly left and go hard into a tire wall, or turn even further right hoping the tires held their grip. Or attempt to stop likely t-boning the other guy. Luckily the grip held as I turned further right.
What am I saying? I'm not second guessing the driver of the swerving MG. I wasn't in his shoes, or his head. I have been in a similar situation and reacted in a similar manner and I still think I'm a "normal" person.
I would be rather upset with the driver who stopped in front of me though apparently without checking to see if he could stop as he did and do it IN A SAFE MANNER.
Tim
First, as bad as it looks, the title of the clip says something to the effect, "...and only a broken collarbone!" Thank goodness for that!
I've looked at this clip several times today and analyzed how I might have reacted. You'll see why in a minute.
Did anyone else notice the "rookie" triangle on the rear of the incident vehicle flap up during the spin? If he'd straightened the front wheels, he'd have ended up backwards facing traffic -- while not good, that'd be far better than rolling, especially without the safety equipment we enjoy today.
As to the "swerving MG," it looks like he instinctively avoided hitting the car that was unexpectedly stopping directly in front of him. I'm thankful the driver of the swerving MG had the presence of mind to drive on through rather than lock his brakes and slide into the mishap vehicle.
He got through without hitting anyone or anything. While it looks wild and likely scared several folks, I compare it to landing an aircraft that is in distress. Any landing you can walk away from was a good one.
And I suppose a small disclaimer is in order. I've been in a situation coming out of hard right turn (restricted view ahead) only to find the left half of the track blocked and two other cars crashing together (fiberglass body pieces flying) just off the racing surface on driver's right. I had only an instant to decide how to miss the car blocking the track. Turn slightly left and go hard into a tire wall, or turn even further right hoping the tires held their grip. Or attempt to stop likely t-boning the other guy. Luckily the grip held as I turned further right.
What am I saying? I'm not second guessing the driver of the swerving MG. I wasn't in his shoes, or his head. I have been in a similar situation and reacted in a similar manner and I still think I'm a "normal" person.
I would be rather upset with the driver who stopped in front of me though apparently without checking to see if he could stop as he did and do it IN A SAFE MANNER.
Tim
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Re: Amazing Luck [Vintage Racing Accident Video]
Round here we use stripes.
That might explain the "In a spin...Both feet in" violation.
I know I don't do it when there isn't anyone behind me.
(Tires are $150.00 each when you flat spot em)
Didn't notice the "farm vehicle" identification...Tim Hollister said:
Round here we use stripes.
That might explain the "In a spin...Both feet in" violation.
I know I don't do it when there isn't anyone behind me.
(Tires are $150.00 each when you flat spot em)
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On that old car one could wonder if the brakes work just as well going backward as when going forward. Maybe he could have been braking hard. But he didn't keep the wheel straight! It looks like he wanted to bring the front around again.
On that old car one could wonder if the brakes work just as well going backward as when going forward. Maybe he could have been braking hard. But he didn't keep the wheel straight! It looks like he wanted to bring the front around again.
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Actually....His mishap kinda supports the "Thrown-Clear Conjecture"
Actually....His mishap kinda supports the "Thrown-Clear Conjecture"
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On second viewing I concede, all actually did a good job of handling the situation. The white car cleared the scene well for those in a position to assist! Good eye to spot the novice markings! I couldn't see them even on the second viewing!!
On second viewing I concede, all actually did a good job of handling the situation. The white car cleared the scene well for those in a position to assist! Good eye to spot the novice markings! I couldn't see them even on the second viewing!!