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http://www.nbc4.tv/news/4562562/detail.html Pics: http://nbc4.tv/slideshow/news/4562709/detail.html More info at corner carvers: http://corner-carvers.com/forums/showthrea...ead.php?t=23616 QUOTE Emergency Crews Respond To Fatal Crash At California Speedway Second Person Hospitalized After Crash POSTED: 3:23 pm PDT June 2, 2005 UPDATED: 5:16 pm PDT June 2, 2005 (IMG:http://images.ibsys.com/2005/0602/4562735_200X150.jpg) LOS ANGELES -- Two people were killed Thursday in a crash at California Speedway in Fontana. A private car club was renting the speedway at the time of the crash. A Porsche Carrera GT crashed into a retaining wall and came to rest on the track's infield. Authorities said two people were in the vehicle at the time of the crash. One person was pronounced dead at the scene. The second person in the car was transported by Mercy Air to Arrowhead Regional Medical Center. That person later died. The track is home to the California 500, Nextel Cup 500, the Toyota Indy 400 and other motorsport events. The 2-mile D-shaped oval surrounds an infield portion used for road courses and a 13-turn interior test circuit. Private parties can rent the track to turn laps. Be safe out there guys. |
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Member ![]() Group: Advanced Members Posts: 76 Joined: 8-April 05 From: Hanford, CA Member No.: 713 ![]() |
QUOTE (rmackintosh @ Jun 3 2005, 14:32) ....good points Julie.... I gotta say....if was going to spend ANYTHING other that a once or twice type of thing at speeds of over 100 MPH....I WOULD NOT DO SO WITHOUT A FULL CAGE and the accompanying safety equipment.... With a wife and two kids who depend on me daily...I can BARELY justify the risk of amatuer racing with "pro level" safety equipment....this is one area where I do NOT skimp on....performance mods ALWAYS come second... Take note guys and gals and stay safe! Exactly what my wife said.... As I was buying the cars I need to get one on the track we were discussing fire bottles and she said we are NOT going to skimp on the safety equipment, she wants a fire supression system vice a hand held bottle in my car.... her family has been into sprint car racing for years and she's seen it all when it comes to accidents... |
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