[CMC #37]

ESPN link - I was getting ready for the IRL season opener and learned about this terrible accident.

[killer_bluebird]

Yeah I saw the video last night. That was a nasty crash. reading through his biography it sounds like he really was on the fast track I mean about 10 years since his first race at Bridgestone Racing School Mechanics Championship. Not to say that he didn't race before but it does seem quick. I know some of the Nextel Cup Rookies are 20 or so years old, and they have been racing since 8 years old or so. But it seems that at least Nascar's safety requirement since Dale are paying off well considering the frequency of crashes. Who knows I'm sure they can analyze the telemetry data and at least determined if in the 6 second span was any attemt to slow down the car. On the video he did seem to be sailing along while other cars were baking. Regardless my thoughts and prayers go out to his wife and family. He is 4 months younger than I am, so it is hard to see a life cut short like that. But we do understand the risk when we put the gloves and helmet on and He was doing what he loved so if there is ever a way to go I think that is it. I do hope that when I go I'm doing God's work or racing, preferably the former.