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[Angrybird 12]

Originally Posted by Mutant Racer

I was wondering why they didn't show the replay. Did that stand out to you guys to? Usually if there is a big wreck they'll show it over and over but not this time. On my TV they showed cars being towed away, 2 drivers were interviewed, and then they cut to the basketball game.

It left me with a disgusting feeling that somebody is in big trouble.

It's been shown about 100 times on Speed channel. Immediately after they usually wait until they know if there are any serious injuries before showing replays.

There were a total of 28 people injured, 14 were treated at the track and 14 were transported off property. 2 are in critical but stable condition, one of those is a minor.

[techinny]

My thoughts and prayers go out to those injured in today's accident.

It looks to me the tire and suspension parts that went into the stands all but went OVER the catch fence. If you watch the video, you can see part of the top of the fence is drooping after the car hits the fence. In this instance I don't think a double catch fence would have made a difference, a taller catch fence, YES! The catch fence did it's job, it kept the other tire, suspension parts, and the engine from going into the stands. But I agree, a double catch fence would not be a bad thing.

[Mutant Racer]

Originally Posted by Angrybird 12

It's been shown about 100 times on Speed channel. Immediately after they usually wait until they know if there are any serious injuries before showing replays.

There were a total of 28 people injured, 14 were treated at the track and 14 were transported off property. 2 are in critical but stable condition, one of those is a minor.

My cable sucks. All I could find was a short announcement on Sportscenter and after the wreck they only showed the #32 being towed. Speed channel had a Ferrari race going. You guys have dish or satellite?

Now they are saying 38 people were hurt and 1 is hospitalized and the 500 tomorrow will go on as scheduled. That was from MSNBC.

[Angrybird 12]

Originally Posted by techinny

My thoughts and prayers go out to those injured in today's accident.

It looks to me the tire and suspension parts that went into the stands all but went OVER the catch fence. If you watch the video, you can see part of the top of the fence is drooping after the car hits the fence. In this instance I don't think a double catch fence would have made a difference, a taller catch fence, YES! The catch fence did it's job, it kept the other tire, suspension parts, and the engine from going into the stands. But I agree, a double catch fence would not be a bad thing.

I think it was a optical illusion but it actually tore off the car as it hit the fence and it went through the hole the car made and then traveled up higher than the fence so it looked like it went over the fence. That's how it looked to me on the slowmow replay.

[Angrybird 12]

Originally Posted by Mutant Racer

My cable sucks. All I could find was a short announcement on Sportscenter and after the wreck they only showed the #32 being towed. Speed channel had a Ferrari race going. You guys have dish or satellite?

Now they are saying 38 people were hurt and 1 is hospitalized and the 500 tomorrow will go on as scheduled. That was from MSNBC.

I have Comcast cable.

[Jayrcr3]

Originally Posted by CruznSS

Double catch fence would have helped. Bet the tires will be teathered soon.

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The suspension on all 4 corners and the hood and deck lid are already tethered. When the front and rear clips are sheared off the car there isn't a tether in the world that will help.

Car racing is dangerous, and unfortunately sometimes bad things happen.

I hope everyone makes it through this.

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[Angrybird 12]

Originally Posted by Jayrcr3

The suspension on all 4 corners and the hood and deck lid are already tethered. When the front and rear clips are sheared off the car there isn't a tether in the world that will help.

Car racing is dangerous, and unfortunately sometimes bad things happen.

I hope everyone makes it through this.

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The last time I went to a race on the ticket it had a disclaimer that entering the track puts you at risk and using the ticket you understand the risks involved and so do on your own discretion. The track, NASCAR, drivers, owners and sponsors, are not responsible for any injuries you may receive while attending this event.

[techinny]

I watched a video on ESPN, played and paused it a number of times, you are right, the tire went through the hole in the fence. With that being said, a double catch fence would have made a big difference!

Initially it looked like the tire may have been sling shotted over the fence when the car spun around, but obviously not.

[Angrybird 12]

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[CruznSS]

Like the guy in the video said...
HOLY CRAP! That had to be scary as all get out.....

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[Angrybird 12]

Seeing something like that would make you never want to come back to that track.
I thought I had seen a gate there before, those are always weaknesses in the fence, they need to get rid of them.

[Angrybird 12]

Here is a pic showing the tire and suspension in the air. A second catch fence 10 feet behind the first would have caught this tire.

[techinny]

Nice catch on the pic Angrybird 12, had the same discussion with a guy at work you and I had, but trying to explain the tire did not go over the fence, I will show him this pic!