race car was hit again... by the same guy, a particular purple 356 has it out for me |
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race car was hit again... by the same guy, a particular purple 356 has it out for me |
brant |
Apr 22 2010, 10:48 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 11,813 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Colorado Member No.: 47 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
well last weekend ended kinda badly...
could of been worse I suppose 3 seperate incidents at the track one guy left on a flight for life and then after the race was over, one of the pro-haulers caught on fire and melted 4 cars to the ground (including a 26R lotus and a cooper formula) Attached thumbnail(s) |
DanT |
Apr 22 2010, 10:54 PM
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Going back to the Dark Side! Group: Members Posts: 4,300 Joined: 4-October 04 From: Auburn, CA Member No.: 2,880 Region Association: None |
wow, that really sucks Brant...
at least it wasn't the spec Miata.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) at least you are OK and live to drive another day (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
campbellcj |
Apr 22 2010, 11:03 PM
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I can't Re Member Group: Members Posts: 4,591 Joined: 26-December 02 From: Agoura, CA Member No.: 21 Region Association: Southern California |
Whoa, that bites! Any structural/suspension/wheel damage, or "just" bodywork?
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Eric_Shea |
Apr 22 2010, 11:06 PM
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PMB Performance Group: Admin Posts: 19,289 Joined: 3-September 03 From: Salt Lake City, UT Member No.: 1,110 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
Are you serious? Same guy? Is there really an issue with him? Seems odd... Bummer (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
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TROJANMAN |
Apr 22 2010, 11:07 PM
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Looks nice in pictures......... Group: Members Posts: 5,275 Joined: 5-March 04 From: Colorado Member No.: 1,753 Region Association: None |
He was driving a Miata the first time, so already you know he's one of "those" guys......
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RJMII |
Apr 22 2010, 11:12 PM
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Jim McIntosh Group: Members Posts: 3,125 Joined: 11-September 07 From: Sandy, Utah Member No.: 8,112 Region Association: None |
that sucks. I see now why you are doing body work this weekend.
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brant |
Apr 22 2010, 11:15 PM
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914 Wizard Group: Members Posts: 11,813 Joined: 30-December 02 From: Colorado Member No.: 47 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
luckily I think its just body work
car wouldn't shift afterwards... so I've still got to verify that... but it looks like its only body work it tore a weld in the fender flare really was the same guy last year he hit me on the passenger rear quarter this time he hit dad on the drivers side rear quarter it was a hair pin (1st gear) corner... he ducked into a tight line to show his nose and was 1 car length back. He locked his brakes and slid in a straight line. Dad was driving the line and coming around the corner when suddenly tapped. another 10 inches and he would of missed completely and slid straight off of the track. Too bad he didn't swerve even a tiny bit. damn purple 356's...... I'm out for a couple of months until I get the body re-done, new paint, install the new motor, and re-corner balance (oh and look over the trans) brant |
sean_v8_914 |
Apr 23 2010, 01:16 AM
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Chingon 601 Group: Members Posts: 4,011 Joined: 1-February 05 From: San Diego Member No.: 3,541 |
bummer...no cryin in racing.
remember that mirror finished rear bumper I posted? it got munched by an M3 at Fontucky in turn 2 infield along with the rear left. bashed it out with a sledge hammer, bled the brakes and was out for next run group. git er dun |
Jake Raby |
Apr 23 2010, 04:56 AM
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Engine Surgeon Group: Members Posts: 9,398 Joined: 31-August 03 From: Lost Member No.: 1,095 Region Association: South East States |
Sounds like you need to stay in front of that guy... Lots less contact at the front of the pack :-)
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Smitty911 |
Apr 23 2010, 07:31 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 294 Joined: 19-March 08 From: La Mirada, Ca Member No.: 8,830 Region Association: Southern California |
Sounds like you need to stay in front of that guy... Lots less contact at the front of the pack :-) Good advice, the first time my son BMX raced, he went down in the first turn when someone in front of him turn down the berm and hit his front tire. I told him "If your in front, that can't happen." He won the next heat race by a large margin. Sucks to get hit, sucks worse that it's the same guy. |
codices |
Apr 23 2010, 03:07 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 95 Joined: 9-October 08 From: Morrison, Colorado Member No.: 9,626 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
luckily I think its just body work car wouldn't shift afterwards... so I've still got to verify that... but it looks like its only body work it tore a weld in the fender flare really was the same guy last year he hit me on the passenger rear quarter this time he hit dad on the drivers side rear quarter it was a hair pin (1st gear) corner... he ducked into a tight line to show his nose and was 1 car length back. He locked his brakes and slid in a straight line. Dad was driving the line and coming around the corner when suddenly tapped. another 10 inches and he would of missed completely and slid straight off of the track. Too bad he didn't swerve even a tiny bit. damn purple 356's...... I'm out for a couple of months until I get the body re-done, new paint, install the new motor, and re-corner balance (oh and look over the trans) brant Brant, He couldn't miss unless he got off the brakes. You know the old story that a non-rotating wheel does not steer. I will be out at Steve White's place Saturday morning getting some 914 metal to practice on. I need enough to learn how to use my MIG. I'm sure that if there are the pieces that you need they will be available. Dave |
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