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re: 200 mph crash kills driver in NOLA Motorsports Park race
Posted on 9/22/18 at 4:51 pm to Fourteen28
Posted on 9/22/18 at 4:51 pm to Fourteen28
Those ripples in the track look scary. It’s hard as hell to slow those cars in the space provided. They need to go back to runways, like most others. Higher level of inspections required. RIP to a man living life to the fullest.
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Posted on 9/22/18 at 4:52 pm to BRgetthenet
That’s the case with motorcycles - Tires are a lot softer and they would be chewed to shite after 1 track day. 3 track days was the most I could squeeze out of a set of new tires. But with cars, I couldn’t notice anything after multiple sessions. He had to be starting out with some pretty ratchet tires. NOLA is a damn fine track for roadracing. Don’t like that area being used for 1/2 mile or drag runs though.
This post was edited on 9/22/18 at 4:56 pm
Posted on 9/22/18 at 5:02 pm to lsuwontonwrap
I spoke with the EMT’s and responding police officer that were out there today, and they said no roll cage and no safety harness. Driver was decapitated with his head in the helmet about 50yards away from the car, one of his hands were cut off and laying in the roadway and his stomach exploded with everything hanging out. They said it was not pretty.
Posted on 9/22/18 at 5:04 pm to fightin tigers
I don’t think these are armatures- they do have some training that they need to go through. Helmets, racing gear, track insurance etc.
Posted on 9/22/18 at 5:07 pm to Micks bro-in-law
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I spoke with the EMT’s and responding police officer that were out there today, and they said no roll cage and no safety harness. Driver was decapitated with his head in the helmet about 50yards away from the car, one of his hands were cut off and laying in the roadway and his stomach exploded with everything hanging out. They said it was not pretty.
This right here is exactly why responsible tracks and events require you to have all of those things, a firesuit, arm restraints, etc. once your car breaks a certain speed. It's a motorsport, and you can't eliminate all injuries and deaths, but proper safety equipment DRASTICALLY increases the chances of a good outcome when things get hairy.
It's a bad look when parts of the driver are left behind on the track for the next one to pick up on his pass.
This post was edited on 9/22/18 at 5:10 pm
Posted on 9/22/18 at 5:08 pm to Micks bro-in-law
As these events become more mainstream, the safety requirements must be stepped up. How is a car that powerful allowed to run with no cage? Even grassroots drag racing has standards based on the time you run. An experienced racer has seen enough crazy shite happen to want a cage around them.
Posted on 9/22/18 at 5:09 pm to Gorilla Ball
Less than 10sec cars, drivers must have a NHRA license. Less than 11sec requires a roll-cage at most tracks.
200mph 1/2mi car is a sub 9sec 1/4 mi car.
200mph 1/2mi car is a sub 9sec 1/4 mi car.
Posted on 9/22/18 at 5:09 pm to Gorilla Ball
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I don’t think these are armatures- they do have some training that they need to go through. Helmets, racing gear, track insurance etc
Not at all. The guy I know was a few back in line waiting to go. Helmets were required, track rules I assume.
Posted on 9/22/18 at 5:13 pm to FlyinTiger93
Rumor has it that they weren’t doing safety checks today
Posted on 9/22/18 at 5:16 pm to lsuwontonwrap
I think the vehicle had a chute and a roll bar
Posted on 9/22/18 at 5:18 pm to lsuwontonwrap
Ya gotta steer into the slide
Posted on 9/22/18 at 5:22 pm to Micks bro-in-law
I don’t believe that
Posted on 9/22/18 at 5:41 pm to TigerstuckinMS
Yeah that's absolutely terrible decision making. Without that level of safety there is no chance of ever surviving a crash at 200 MPH.
Posted on 9/22/18 at 5:42 pm to Micks bro-in-law
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Driver was decapitated with his head in the helmet about 50yards away from the car,
At least it was quick?
Posted on 9/22/18 at 5:42 pm to fightin tigers
That says all you need is a regular seat belt
Posted on 9/22/18 at 5:48 pm to TigerstuckinMS
I don't know how a GTR with probably 100K in mods alone and 1500+ hp doesn't have a roll-cage.
It wouldn't even be allowed to run at any 1/4mi tracks.
It wouldn't even be allowed to run at any 1/4mi tracks.
Posted on 9/22/18 at 5:50 pm to Hammertime
Yeah, when I asked all I needed was a helmet. Think the way it was written is I could sign off on all the precheck stuff. Not sure if there was a staff rep actually doing inspections.
Posted on 9/22/18 at 5:57 pm to lsu xman
It was a pretty stupid move. Hopefully people learn from it.
I've been 150 plenty of times in street cars, and have the understanding that if I wreck, there's a high likelihood I'm a gonner. I don't expect any car to protect me going faster than 120
I've been 150 plenty of times in street cars, and have the understanding that if I wreck, there's a high likelihood I'm a gonner. I don't expect any car to protect me going faster than 120
Posted on 9/22/18 at 5:58 pm to lsuwontonwrap
Play stupid games, win stupid prizes
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