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Old Jan 19, 2008 | 09:27 PM
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Just wondering how many and bit the bullet at the track. Road or drag doesnt really matter.
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Old Jan 19, 2008 | 09:30 PM
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I hope this is a small thread because the thought of it just makes ya sick thinking about it, but it's always a possibility.

We've had a few pretty close calls with the tree and wall, but no damage as of yet.

It's gonna be an interesting thread.
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Old Jan 19, 2008 | 09:31 PM
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Yea I searched and went through like 10 pages of results all the way back to 05 and didnt find one so figured why not.

Also if you got pics post em up.
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Old Jan 19, 2008 | 09:41 PM
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Originally Posted by TXCAMSS

We've had a few pretty close calls with the tree and wall, but no damage as of yet.
Well looking at that avatar, I can see why...
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Old Jan 19, 2008 | 09:51 PM
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I could think of six off the top of my head.
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Old Jan 19, 2008 | 09:53 PM
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Was anybody hurt in the wrecks?
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Old Jan 19, 2008 | 10:09 PM
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we did last year, but came back hardcore
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Old Jan 19, 2008 | 10:10 PM
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I came real close.

Like PSJ I can think of a half a dozen or so.
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Old Jan 19, 2008 | 10:11 PM
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Okay I can think of seven now.

Kempf
Turley
Brown
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That dude Lee? from FL
That LT1 guy with the blue TA
That girl from TX, the WS6 with the custom paint, RPM car maybe?
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Old Jan 19, 2008 | 10:16 PM
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Old Jan 19, 2008 | 10:28 PM
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One of those chicks that Brains hangs out with
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Old Jan 19, 2008 | 11:05 PM
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I wrecked our old Top Sportsman Monza back in 06. I just got complacent with the ride and wasn't paying enough attention. Got on the brakes too hard and the car made a hard left into the wall. Luckily I walked away un-injured and I wasn't even sore the next day other than the pocket book. I used to not care if someone else wrecked but after what we went through I get a sick feeling in my stomach seeing other people crash. On a good note though, we'll be debuting our new truck in Div. 4 Top Sportsman this year.
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Old Jan 20, 2008 | 12:02 AM
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I havent and hope i never do knock on wood.....
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Old Jan 20, 2008 | 09:29 AM
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Their was a track rental that I didn't go to last year and there was a bad accident with a mustang. The car was really messed up. It had a full cage certified to 7.50's if I remember right. I won't go into too many details but it was bad and I don't care to see this happen to any one.
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Old Jan 20, 2008 | 10:02 AM
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Seen way too many in 20+ years, that's for sure.

Myself, a couple of close calls. Sideways 2-3 times (tracks fault), on fire, (cranks fault),
scared pretty good (tracks fault, cut front runner at stripe). Good luck & be safe everyone.

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I'd rather crash at the track than on the street. There's usually a bambalance within 1/4 mile from you at all times and less trees/poles/cars/pedestrians to hit during the wreck.
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Originally Posted by Pro Stock John
Okay I can think of seven now.

Kempf
Turley
Brown
Fereday
That dude Lee? from FL
That LT1 guy with the blue TA
That girl from TX, the WS6 with the custom paint, RPM car maybe?
I saw the Blue LT1 TA crash at the LS1tech shootout a couple years ago at Beech Bend, I even have it on tape somewhere. Talk about making you sick, it shows how easy you can just lose your car...
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Old Jan 22, 2008 | 08:15 AM
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I crashed on the street. Wasn't a fun time.
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Originally Posted by TheBlurLS1
I'd rather crash at the track than on the street. There's usually a bambalance within 1/4 mile from you at all times and less trees/poles/cars/pedestrians to hit during the wreck.
That is exactly what Im trying to tell the other half. She is really worried that something bad is going to happen where as I think that if something was to happen that its better on the track. Its only you and the other guy that are there and no other outside force is going to make you wreck.
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Old Feb 4, 2008 | 01:44 AM
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I understand road racing, but how do you exactly crash in drag racing?.. excluding cars making immense power and spinning slicks at half track and/or cars doing wheelies..
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