Daytona 300 wreck

[snapping turtle]

Shameless plug for the nascar yahoo racing group we have going on.

You still have time to get in on the seasons action.

We could use a few more members and we still have not heard from last years champ.

 

[CathyInBlue]

Horrific wreck mars end of Daytona N'wide race - ESPN

Like Bunny sed. 1 in Critical Condition.

No audio on this first one:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FkKZsC2GPs

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gL_G-jEuY7Q

 

[Colt556]

Amazing

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jQAp1vnZsYI

Vid is blocked by NASCAR for "Copyright" infringement. I'm wondering if they don't want it used in the sure to be filed lawsuits from the fans injured.

 

[Hoosier Cowboy]

NASCAR is doing everything they can to cover their asses right now!

 

[Bunnykid68]

And the ones filing a law suit would be the first ones to complain if there was not a wreck. They should shut up and take an offer that is reasonable.

 

[Bunnykid68]

2 critical, 1 is a minor, all have been stabilized

 

[reesez]

Someone got hit with a tire! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDiKZi3j-K8

 

[snapping turtle]

Look at the back of your ticket next time you go to a race. You do not have the ability to sue. Purchasing the ticket and using it for admission waves the right to sue for injury damage or death.

 

[Bunnykid68]

Look at the back of your ticket next time you go to a race. You do not have the ability to sue. Purchasing the ticket and using it for admission waves the right to sue for injury damage or death.

Tell that to a jury that wants to see the contract you signed.

 

[stephen87]

Reports are now that 28 fans were injured.

 

[greg]

That is the MOTOR and one of front Tires in side the fence....there is a crossover gate there !!!!!

 

[darkkevin]

Look at the back of your ticket next time you go to a race. You do not have the ability to sue. Purchasing the ticket and using it for admission waves the right to sue for injury damage or death.

those are the most usless documents ever, hold NO weight.

 

[churchmouse]

The cables in the catch fence tore the front clip right off the car. 15 injured and 1 woman is critical. She caught the tire and hub assembly.

 

[Bunnykid68]

That is the MOTOR and one of front Tires in side the fence....there is a crossover gate there !!!!!

The other tire and part of the axle hit some several rows up

 

[greg]

yes...

 

[RugerRog]

That is some scary stuff. I was at an Indy car Race in Michigan, in the late 90's and 3 people were killed. It shook me and my buddies up. I still remember it vividly. I saw the tire and suspension assembly bound over the fence and bounce off fans a couple time before coming to a rest.

As a fan, I love the speed and thrill of the fast cars, but something like this puts in perspective the dangers.

I found this picture on MSN - there is some serious suspension work still attached to that rim. I hope those who were injured are ok.

Wreck during last lap of NASCAR Nationwide race at Daytona - FOX Sports Photo Gallery | FOX Sports on MSN

 

[Bunnykid68]

yes...

WTH are you rolling your eyes at me for?

 

[churchmouse]

I was working on the crew that ran Tony Bettenhausing in 1989 (I think) when his left front wheel failed and came off killing a fan at the top of the 4th turn stands. It came loose on the backstretch and he was out of the groove running slow into turn 4 when it came off in front of Roberto Giuraro who hit it square on and launched it up into the stands. That man never had a chance.
The fans will always be at some risk when they attend a gladiator sport such as racing.

 

[qwerty]

Tragic. There will be lawsuits, and NASCAR will pay out like they did when Edwards car went into the fence a few years ago.

Unfortunately, this is a black eye on a pretty great sport, especially for families and will be fuel for the fire of critics.

 

[Hoosier Cowboy]

Very lucky more wasn't injured and so far there aren't any deaths