Hell Of A Wreck at Daytona!

[fgarvb1]

Some spectators injured.

#32 car toast, engine in the stands.


http://msn.foxsports.com/nascar/story/daytona-nascar-nationwide-wreck-occurs-on-last-lap-022313

 

[unregistered]

 

[Wat_Tyler]

That's what happens when racists race.

 

[fgarvb1]

That's what happens when racists race.

well...yeah!

 

[Wat_Tyler]

well...yeah!

If you don't like it, then don't sit in the shrapnel zone.

 

[fgarvb1]

If you don't like it, then don't sit in the shrapnel zone.

Racing fans are CRAZY!

How much shrapnel do you think they will recover?...Precious little I'll bet!

"Never mind me! It's just a chunk of hood... Grab that piece of fender!"

 

[WeedSmoke420]

yeah, i saw this earlier..

 

[Wat_Tyler]

Racing fans are CRAZY!

How much shrapnel do you think they will recover?...Precious little I'll bet!

"Never mind me! It's just a chunk of hood... Grab that piece of fender!"

Funny thing is, you never learn how crazy until you immerse yourself into it for a few hours. We have two races here per year. I had ignored them for most of my life. Then, one year, I was offered tickets, so I went. For a crowd that huge, it was well-behaved. You can make a crack about another guy's driver and not have to worry about having your ass handed to you. It's like controlled chaos.


And I didn't get a fender, either.

 

[WeedSmoke420]

Funny thing is, you never learn how crazy until you immerse yourself into it for a few hours. We have two races here per year. I had ignored them for most of my life. Then, one year, I was offered tickets, so I went. For a crowd that huge, it was well-behaved. You can make a crack about another guy's driver and not have to worry about having your ass handed to you. It's like controlled chaos.


And I didn't get a fender, either.

nice AV, too bad i don't like fake boobs.

 

[bronzeage]

As with most things automotive, Mercedes did it first and did it better.

The original engine in the stands.

The 1955 Le Mans disaster occurred during the 1955 24 Hours of Le Mans motor race, when a crash caused large pieces of racing car debris to fly into the crowd. Eighty-three spectators and driver Pierre Levegh died at the scene, whilst 120 more were injured in the most catastrophic accident in motorsport history.

 

[fgarvb1]

Fifteen injured.

Two transported.

One having surgery.

Guy hit with the tire was severely burned....one guy cut on leg (eye witness account)

News reporting fifteen were transported.

One person in critical condition according to police chief.

 

[JohnnySavage]

Its a right-wing plot to keep Danica from winning.

 

[fgarvb1]

I have to say all things considered NASCAR safety rules and regulations are remarkably successful.

Some of the wrecks people walk away from is well...you have to see them to believe it.

They don't getting the fans hurt either.

It is a dangerous sport.

 

[Wat_Tyler]

It's a wonder that everyone who raced 100 years ago wasn't killed in the attempt.

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[sticky_keyboard]

It's a wonder that everyone who raced 100 years ago wasn't killed in the attempt.

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And with the winner of the first Indianapolis 500 (1911) running at the breakneck speed of 74.602 MPH, it's a wonder the race finished before dark.

 

[fgarvb1]

And with the winner of the first Indianapolis 500 (1911) running at the breakneck speed of 74.602 MPH, it's a wonder the race finished before dark.

Those fools drove THOSE cars at over 70 MPH?

Brave, but crazy!

 

[sticky_keyboard]

Remember, the mechanic used to ride in the car, too. One of them died in that race.

 

[Wat_Tyler]

No, they hit up towards 90 in those things.


The mechanic served as the rear view mirror. "Watch it, Fred, Junior's comin' right up our asses."

 

[sticky_keyboard]

Check out the shock absorbers.

This Marmon Wasp hauled Ray Harroun to the winner's circle in the 1911 Indy 500. It's in the museum at the speedway.

 

[Wat_Tyler]

My favorite from the era is this Alco:

 

[LongDrySpell]

Maybe it'll take a few rednecks out of the gene pool. One can only hope. I feel bad for the kid who was hurt, though. Suffering for his parents' dumb choices.

How does this fucking "sport" still exist? I mean, what the hell is the point, anyway?

 

[imalickin]

Maybe it'll take a few rednecks out of the gene pool. One can only hope. I feel bad for the kid who was hurt, though. Suffering for his parents' dumb choices.

How does this fucking "sport" still exist? I mean, what the hell is the point, anyway?

So, you're okay with killing a few rednecks. Now that's some fucked up thought processes. I bet you think about dead rednecks as you sit up in the grandstand and watch the pretty horses run around the track drinking your wine and eating your cheese.