I wrecked my race car at the track
06-30-2009, 08:23 AM
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i thought this was common knowledge but i guess not, If you know youre about to get into an accident you yank the belt to lock it in place then lean on it through the crash. it will keep your body from decelerating into the belt and braking your ribs, thats the idea anyway. also a good idea to yank it tight, then jerk the other way to lock it. saved me a lot of pain when i totaled my suburban. .02
06-30-2009, 09:19 AM
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i thought this was common knowledge but i guess not, If you know youre about to get into an accident you yank the belt to lock it in place then lean on it through the crash. it will keep your body from decelerating into the belt and braking your ribs, thats the idea anyway. also a good idea to yank it tight, then jerk the other way to lock it. saved me a lot of pain when i totaled my suburban. .02
06-30-2009, 09:25 AM
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i thought this was common knowledge but i guess not, If you know youre about to get into an accident you yank the belt to lock it in place then lean on it through the crash. it will keep your body from decelerating into the belt and braking your ribs, thats the idea anyway. also a good idea to yank it tight, then jerk the other way to lock it. saved me a lot of pain when i totaled my suburban. .02
06-30-2009, 09:31 AM
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Perfect example of what happens when you talk and not read. Let me break it down for you. When i crossed the eight i slammed on my brakes for 788ft,that didnt work so i let go of the brakes and turned the fuel pump and nitrous off.Then i grabbed my seat belt to lock it and make sure it worked,It didnt,so then i opened my door at about 120-130 and jumped.By the way i was not in a new car,I was in a 88 coupe that had no door panels,no window motors or anything to make it fast.But i dont think i have to explain every little detail. Well i guess i do b/c some people dont believe me
06-30-2009, 09:37 AM
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06-30-2009, 11:09 AM
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This sounds like a Darwin Award candidate that didn't get killed. Glad you are OK but that is a series of dumb mistakes topped off by jumping out of a speeding car. What have we learned? Use the safety equipment required by the NHRA and make sure you check your car before you race. 
06-30-2009, 02:21 PM
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Armored leathers
Quality helmet
Sturdy, proper gloves and boots
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tracks that are designed to slow things down gradually when possible.
It's all about the gear in racing, esp. bikes. The proper gear almost always makes the difference between walking home and being carried, or between going home and not at all.
This guy was supremely fortunate, and I'm glad to hear it. You need to keep the car in good safe running condition (i.e. no ignition problems) with proper safety equipment, not just go fast goodies.
I have my doubts that you were still doing 120-130, but it's certainly possible. There was a whole series of silly mistakes and lack of preparation. Regardless, you need to thank the good Lord that you're here, you might have been a contender for a Darwin award on this one.
And +1 for LOL at the for sale sign!
06-30-2009, 02:38 PM
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I applaud you sir for jumping out. I crashed in a friends car on the freeway going 150+ mph..After the accident there were alot of "what ifs", but it never comes to you in that moment. You did the right thing. I stayed in the car and the force of the seatbelt broke 3 ribs, fractured my knee cap, had pierced metals in my legs, had bruised lungs, and ruptured a valve in myheart. Had to have open heart surgery to remove lodged tissue that was clogging one of my main arteries. It was meant for you to jump out, because at those speeds and especially in the driver seat you could have definately died. Great story to tell though. Have fun on your next build.
06-30-2009, 05:05 PM
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06-30-2009, 05:12 PM
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I should have. I will on this next car for sure. Thats probably the cheapest and safest thing you can get for a car.
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06-30-2009, 05:19 PM
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I'm glad you are ok.
A few things. I've had my throttle stick wide open. So, I know how stressful that can be.
You probably didn't think about it, but why didn't you just take the car out of gear? Then you can stop.... You sat there and tried to use your brakes to fight a car in gear. If you had just knocked the car out of gear you'd have had plenty of time to stop....
As for turning the key. That really would have been your best option. I don't know how messed up your key was, but in most cars you can turn the key off without locking the steeering. At least if it was locked and going straight you at least cut power. you might skim down the railing, but you'd at least scrub some speed.
You are lucky to be alive, and you were out racing with no working seatbelt, and no helmet. There is a reason they have rules about safety equipment... anyway, I'm sorry you had an accident, I'm glad you are ok, but there were some simple things you could have done and not done a "Dukes of Hazzard" into the woods with your car...
A few things. I've had my throttle stick wide open. So, I know how stressful that can be.
You probably didn't think about it, but why didn't you just take the car out of gear? Then you can stop.... You sat there and tried to use your brakes to fight a car in gear. If you had just knocked the car out of gear you'd have had plenty of time to stop....
As for turning the key. That really would have been your best option. I don't know how messed up your key was, but in most cars you can turn the key off without locking the steeering. At least if it was locked and going straight you at least cut power. you might skim down the railing, but you'd at least scrub some speed.
You are lucky to be alive, and you were out racing with no working seatbelt, and no helmet. There is a reason they have rules about safety equipment... anyway, I'm sorry you had an accident, I'm glad you are ok, but there were some simple things you could have done and not done a "Dukes of Hazzard" into the woods with your car...
06-30-2009, 06:19 PM
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You didnt post the thread to alert people of the importance of safety. You posted it to talk about jumping out of a car at 120 mph and how cool it was that you are alive. You didnt say one single word about a mistake it was that the car was not safe to drive until the 6th page when you started getting bashed for being a idiot.
06-30-2009, 06:41 PM
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You didnt post the thread to alert people of the importance of safety. You posted it to talk about jumping out of a car at 120 mph and how cool it was that you are alive. You didnt say one single word about a mistake it was that the car was not safe to drive until the 6th page when you started getting bashed for being a idiot.