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Roy
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Post subject: Tragedy at the ring Posted: Sun May 26, 2002 6:39 pm |
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Joined: Sun May 27, 2001 2:52 pm Posts: 5556 Location: Mehlingen,Rhineland Pfalz, Deutschland
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One of our own today hit the wall hard at the ring. Both people are alright but I believe the car is totaled. It looks like the left front tire had an explosive deflation while making a right hannd turn . I'll let Mike explain it in detail if he wants.
But thank goodness noone was actually injured except for some seatbelt marks.
_________________ Roy My vids on Youtube My vids on Streetfire
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Garry
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Post subject: Posted: Sun May 26, 2002 6:54 pm |
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Joined: Sat May 26, 2001 9:59 pm Posts: 7823 Location: Bad Hersfeld, Germany
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Done heard from Silke ... a shame - heard the car had a nice airbrush on the hood, fenders and doors ... I guess the 'ring ain't nothin' for show cars - or show car drivers ...
_________________ Garry Glendown * '99 Firehawk Convertible
"Horsepower is how fast you hit the wall and torque is how far you take the wall with you." "Speed doesn't kill - suddenly becoming stationary on the other hand ..."
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Hawk
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Post subject: Posted: Sun May 26, 2002 7:28 pm |
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Joined: Tue Jun 26, 2001 4:25 pm Posts: 4288 Location: Vilseck
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Now that really sucks I will take it easy if I do it!!!
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Jr
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Post subject: Posted: Sun May 26, 2002 8:24 pm |
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Joined: Fri Jul 06, 2001 1:14 pm Posts: 1288 Location: North Carolina
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Whoa that blows!! Who wrecked?
_________________ Scott.. 96' Z28 With to many Mod's to list..
2002 Camaro SS with T-Tops and 6spd.
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Dark Angel
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Post subject: Posted: Wed May 29, 2002 3:02 am |
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Joined: Sun Aug 26, 2001 4:51 pm Posts: 681 Location: RAF Lakenheath, UK
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Been there, done that and it sucks. Who was it?
_________________ Dark Angel is ready to rumble!!!!
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Roy
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Post subject: Posted: Wed May 29, 2002 6:05 am |
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Joined: Sun May 27, 2001 2:52 pm Posts: 5556 Location: Mehlingen,Rhineland Pfalz, Deutschland
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He isa new member to the club I just met a few days before the ring. I don't think Mike has registered yet. But if he is reading this . Have you checked out that 02 SS yet?
_________________ Roy My vids on Youtube My vids on Streetfire
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JackZ28
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Post subject: Posted: Wed May 29, 2002 1:29 pm |
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Joined: Mon May 28, 2001 6:03 pm Posts: 8686 Location: Houston, TX
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Roy
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Post subject: Posted: Wed May 29, 2002 2:32 pm |
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Joined: Sun May 27, 2001 2:52 pm Posts: 5556 Location: Mehlingen,Rhineland Pfalz, Deutschland
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sven
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Post subject: hello everybody!! Posted: Wed May 29, 2002 3:20 pm |
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Joined: Mon May 13, 2002 2:37 pm Posts: 612 Location: Renton, Washington, United States
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i have been doing the ring for quite many a years now. the nurburgring is no joke.
it is used by advanced and pro level people on two wheels as well as four.
having your f body set up right is critical.
it has too fit the way you drive.
i have seen many crashes both bikes and cars often while i am going down the road at a rate of speed i'd rather not say.
drive withing your limits, and the limits your vehicle and of your environment.
this sounds repetitive, but this get's some one every time.
this includes the limits in your head. your skills, ability and mental clarity.
we all need to look out for each other. i don't know the full details of what happened, but if a seasoned driver took him around the course this accident could have been avoided.
then again he simply might not have taken any advise and "done his own thing". this is a common thing.in that case he refused any instruction. and asked for it.
again i don't know the full details, but look out for each other when possible. and stay away from those who won't listen.
_________________ 1999 GM LS-1 T/A
2005 Suzuki GSX-R 1000
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Roy
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Post subject: Posted: Wed May 29, 2002 5:36 pm |
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Joined: Sun May 27, 2001 2:52 pm Posts: 5556 Location: Mehlingen,Rhineland Pfalz, Deutschland
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I like to take this time and thank everyone who voiced a wonderful insight into accident . It was refreshing . Do remember though that Mikes left tire blew while making a right hand turn. All the experience in the world won't save your azz from the armco barrier when it is two meters away.
Bottom line it was a single vehicle accident on a private road.
_________________ Roy My vids on Youtube My vids on Streetfire
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JackZ28
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Post subject: Posted: Wed May 29, 2002 7:36 pm |
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Joined: Mon May 28, 2001 6:03 pm Posts: 8686 Location: Houston, TX
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SRZ
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Post subject: Posted: Thu May 30, 2002 2:01 pm |
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Joined: Sun May 27, 2001 3:42 pm Posts: 3430 Location: FL
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Jack you are back? Damn.....you know I still don't have my seats? Ain't that a beyotch?!
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SRZ
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Post subject: Posted: Wed Jun 05, 2002 8:49 am |
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Joined: Sun May 27, 2001 3:42 pm Posts: 3430 Location: FL
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Hey Roy? Do you know what the guys is gonna do w/ the car? Know someone that wants the rear and the engine.
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sven
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Post subject: hello everybody!! Posted: Wed Jun 05, 2002 3:25 pm |
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Joined: Mon May 13, 2002 2:37 pm Posts: 612 Location: Renton, Washington, United States
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is he selling any parts?
_________________ 1999 GM LS-1 T/A
2005 Suzuki GSX-R 1000
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JackZ28
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Post subject: Posted: Tue Jun 11, 2002 1:43 pm |
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Joined: Mon May 28, 2001 6:03 pm Posts: 8686 Location: Houston, TX
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Yeah, I'd like to know if he's selling anything also!!!  John, I can't believe it took that long to get your seats.. It took that long for me to get my brackets, too..
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