SLOWLX Posted February 23, 2013 Report Share Posted February 23, 2013 Look at the car :26 He is lucky You can see the engine outside the fence at 1:42 https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=25q9iMmRed8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGhost Posted February 23, 2013 Report Share Posted February 23, 2013 Yeah crazy finish, Tony is lucky and good. Hope people in the grandstand are ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buelliganx1 Posted February 23, 2013 Report Share Posted February 23, 2013 Damn, hope nobody in the stands was hurt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Apex Posted February 23, 2013 Report Share Posted February 23, 2013 Vid blocked by NASCRAP. Saw a pic though, looks like the car went almost completely through!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evan9381 Posted February 23, 2013 Report Share Posted February 23, 2013 video gone. saw it before it went down. nuts Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLOWLX Posted February 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 23, 2013 Espn says 15 injured 1 in surgery Decent video of of YouTube Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DTA09 Posted February 23, 2013 Report Share Posted February 23, 2013 they have been replaying the wreck about every 5 minutes on speed. hopefully all in the stands are ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallard Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 http://jalopnik.com/insane-nascar-crash-at-daytona-ends-with-an-engine-near-398864966 Go down to Update 11 and watch the fan vid from the stands. WOW. It's crazy how fast everything happened. Hopefully everyone pulls through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurboNova Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 Am Down here for it... It was a really good race and a crazy finish... Typical Daytona fashion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acklac7 Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 So is dude going to get in trouble for pulling a pit maneuver on the lead car? or is that just "part of nascar"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGhost Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 So is dude going to get in trouble for pulling a pit maneuver on the lead car? or is that just "part of nascar"? No pit maneuver, front car #7 Clean Coal car driven by Regan Smith tried to block the 22 Brad Keselowski from coming around him, wrecking himself and the rest allowing Tony to win. So no, Smith nor Keselowski is in any trouble. All legal racing at the end there. Great race today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Das Borgen Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 a tire landed high up in the stands Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Das Borgen Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 Looks like the wheel took the hub, upright and some of the front suspension with it, tether probably would have sheared off if they used them http://www.gannett-cdn.com/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2013/02/23/gty_162448185-4_3_rx512_c680x510.jpg?0f5c31de35bf4ef88a50c2e35ee3bc4da4bf3083 http://www.gannett-cdn.com/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2013/02/23/tucker7-4_3_rx512_c680x510.jpeg?0f5c31de35bf4ef88a50c2e35ee3bc4da4bf3083 http://www.gannett-cdn.com/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2013/02/23/usp_nascar_nationwide_series-_drive4copd_300-4_3_rx512_c680x510.jpg?0f5c31de35bf4ef88a50c2e35ee3bc4da4bf3083 http://www.gannett-cdn.com/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2013/02/23/gty_162445741-4_3_rx512_c680x510.jpg?0f5c31de35bf4ef88a50c2e35ee3bc4da4bf3083 http://www.gannett-cdn.com/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2013/02/23/daytona_010-4_3_rx512_c680x510.jpg?0f5c31de35bf4ef88a50c2e35ee3bc4da4bf3083 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Das Borgen Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 Daytona has security that walks the fence, telling people to move back as they pass. Of course, when the cars go by, fans will still run up to the fence if the guards are not there, like this lady in blue: http://www.racerjon.com/pictures/miscshots/random/blue_shirt_lady-highlight.jpg As the cars come down you can see in the fan-video she is running up to the fence to get closer. Afterwards: http://www.racerjon.com/pictures/miscshots/random/blue_shirt_lady_2.jpg I would say there is no excuse for her behavior, and she should have known better. also http://www.gannett-cdn.com/media/USATODAY/USATODAY/2013/02/23/daytona_027-3_4_rx812_c608x810.jpg?a89b7f984a68464808b67913caf32c8a35d378cb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
99BlownYellowGT Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 Its only a matter of time before there is an accident that either kills thousands of fans or multiple drivers with the way these guys drive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRocket1647545505 Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 If you don't want the danger, don't attend or drive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Brian Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 fat lesbian wearin a lowe's shirt lol nascar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGhost Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 Is that Rosie O'donnell? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Das Borgen Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 Is that Rosie O'donnell? nope...ROseanne Barr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cordell Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 http://i405.photobucket.com/albums/pp133/ND2RACE/dumb/usp_nascar_nationwide_series-_drive4copd_300-4_3_rx512_c680x510_zps65f7b0ff.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Das Borgen Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 I didn't realize that is was more than just a wheel and tire http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/NBCSports/Components/Slideshows-NBC_sports/Motor%20sports/130223_Daytona%20Crash/130223_Crash3.ss_full.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Draco-REX Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 Its only a matter of time before there is an accident that either kills thousands of fans or multiple drivers with the way these guys drive. Unfortunately, with the "Arena" style of these tracks, crashes like this will continue to happen regardless, and the crowds will always be in danger of a car breaking through the nets. There's no run off or way to catch the cars on the banks. So an out of control car will always be sent back through the pack compounding the crash. The only way I can see to improve audience safety is to put a second car catcher between the stands and the wall. That way any car that breaks through the first will not have the energy to break through the second. But honestly, the worst place you can stand in a race is the outside of a turn. Any rally fan will tell you that. But short of cutting the stands by 2/3rds and putting them in-field, there's nothing that can really be done about that. The only thing I can think of is to remove the restrictor plates and run the road course. That should string the field out and keep the speeds down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mowgli1647545497 Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 Meh. That "crash hurts spectators" - complete "shocking" video - pales next to airshow crashes. Anyone saw the recent Reno Air Race where the P51 Mustang grenaded into the crowd? lol Nascar "crashes"..... weaksauce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 The only thing I can think of is to remove the restrictor plates and run the road course. That should string the field out and keep the speeds down. But how would they learn to turn right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_buster Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 Meh. That "crash hurts spectators" - complete "shocking" video - pales next to airshow crashes. Anyone saw the recent Reno Air Race where the P51 Mustang grenaded into the crowd? lol Nascar "crashes"..... weaksauce just looked up that crash. holy crap... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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