off track damage - Page 2

GaryGoFast · 04-06-2009, 07:35 AM

A few years ago at Atco, someone backed into the passenger rear 1/4 panel of my Buick as he was backing out to go to staging, bill for repair was over 2000. The gentlemen made good for it, I would hope most would do the right thing.

S/G 386N · 04-06-2009, 10:42 AM

I'm surprised the track is getting involved. At a divisional a good 5 years + ago, someone backed their trailer into our trailer at night. Put a hole in the side of our trailer, and broke their little american flag off of theirs. People witnessed it and told us who did it. We took their flag over to them, they admitted it, said they would make good on it. Next day, they denied hitting our trailer, track didn't care, even with witnesses, AND then their team got best appearing crew for the race.

Jason Kenny · 04-06-2009, 11:10 AM

A few years ago at Atco some moron super streeter's 66 Chevelle came flying out of her trailer and ran into a rental car in our pit.

The girl was pretty upset and immediately offered to take care of everything. I forget her name.

GaryGoFast · 04-06-2009, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by jason kenny

a few years ago at atco some moron super streeter's 66 chevelle came flying out of her trailer and ran into a rental car in our pit.

The girl was pretty upset and immediately offered to take care of everything. I forget her name.

roflmao!!!!!

S/ST4707 · 04-06-2009, 05:37 PM

I know of two incidents within the last three weeks of race cars being hit while parked beside their trailers in the pits. Because the accidents happened on private property the police had no jurisdiction. It appears to me a person needs to collect on damages before the other party leaves the track. As a last resort, prior to bodily harm, you might at least accept a check which if bad might leave some legal recourse. It is sad there are people who will not accept responsibility for their actions.

don R · 04-06-2009, 05:55 PM

Phone number was not legible [by track officials] I got it now. Will call his business in the AM. Who knows he might be a great guy.

FlyingMonkey2565 · 04-06-2009, 06:11 PM

Sometimes you meet the nicest people after a mishap.
The first time our Camaro was at the track. Some guy backed out of staging and demolished the entire front end. Luckily it was still in primer, but really squished. The Monday after the race UPS pulled up with boxes and boxes of new parts to repair it.
Scot and I have been good friends ever since.

I hope your mishap turns out OK, but if the guy won't own up to his responsibility, remember, you can sue him. Private property or not, you have legal recourse.

rollin660 · 04-07-2009, 02:16 PM

Don't let it go. Nice guy's finish last.

mannymen · 04-07-2009, 03:21 PM

This isn't an off track car damage incident, but has anyone specifically another racer/crew member had any experience with getting injured by another drivers car or tow vehicle while in the parks facility?

I saw this case http://www.in.gov/judiciary/opinions...2140701nhv.pdf , but I'm sure it's a case by case matter.

don R · 04-07-2009, 05:45 PM

Interesting read. Thanks, kinda what I thought. Not what my daddy taught me though.
I got hit by the corner of a trailer while talking to someone at the registration booth. the person I was talking to didn't say anything then wham, like getting hit by a pro lineman. My fault for not paying attention the driver felt really bad. I told him forget it my fault. Boy was I sore the next day. Lucky .

04-06-2009, 07:35 AM	#11
GaryGoFast Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: New York Posts: 804 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: off track damage A few years ago at Atco, someone backed into the passenger rear 1/4 panel of my Buick as he was backing out to go to staging, bill for repair was over 2000. The gentlemen made good for it, I would hope most would do the right thing. __________________ Gary Federico S/St, S/G 1814

04-06-2009, 10:42 AM	#12
S/G 386N Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Fishers, IN Posts: 103 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: off track damage I'm surprised the track is getting involved. At a divisional a good 5 years + ago, someone backed their trailer into our trailer at night. Put a hole in the side of our trailer, and broke their little american flag off of theirs. People witnessed it and told us who did it. We took their flag over to them, they admitted it, said they would make good on it. Next day, they denied hitting our trailer, track didn't care, even with witnesses, AND then their team got best appearing crew for the race. __________________ JJ Nance '06 Don Davis C5 Corvette

04-06-2009, 11:10 AM	#13
Jason Kenny Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Kutztown, PA Posts: 108 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: off track damage A few years ago at Atco some moron super streeter's 66 Chevelle came flying out of her trailer and ran into a rental car in our pit. The girl was pretty upset and immediately offered to take care of everything. I forget her name.

04-06-2009, 05:37 PM	#15
S/ST4707 Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 23 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: off track damage I know of two incidents within the last three weeks of race cars being hit while parked beside their trailers in the pits. Because the accidents happened on private property the police had no jurisdiction. It appears to me a person needs to collect on damages before the other party leaves the track. As a last resort, prior to bodily harm, you might at least accept a check which if bad might leave some legal recourse. It is sad there are people who will not accept responsibility for their actions.

04-06-2009, 05:55 PM	#16
don R Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 109 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: off track damage Phone number was not legible [by track officials] I got it now. Will call his business in the AM. Who knows he might be a great guy. Last edited by don R; 04-06-2009 at 06:06 PM.

04-06-2009, 06:11 PM	#17
FlyingMonkey2565 Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: florida Posts: 98 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: off track damage Sometimes you meet the nicest people after a mishap. The first time our Camaro was at the track. Some guy backed out of staging and demolished the entire front end. Luckily it was still in primer, but really squished. The Monday after the race UPS pulled up with boxes and boxes of new parts to repair it. Scot and I have been good friends ever since. I hope your mishap turns out OK, but if the guy won't own up to his responsibility, remember, you can sue him. Private property or not, you have legal recourse. __________________ Ed Wiley SST2565

04-07-2009, 02:16 PM	#18
rollin660 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Redkey IN Posts: 4 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: off track damage Don't let it go. Nice guy's finish last.

04-07-2009, 03:21 PM	#19
mannymen Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 728 Likes: 4 Liked 13 Times in 7 Posts	Re: off track damage This isn't an off track car damage incident, but has anyone specifically another racer/crew member had any experience with getting injured by another drivers car or tow vehicle while in the parks facility? I saw this case http://www.in.gov/judiciary/opinions...2140701nhv.pdf , but I'm sure it's a case by case matter. __________________ N/A

04-07-2009, 05:45 PM	#20
don R Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 109 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: off track damage Interesting read. Thanks, kinda what I thought. Not what my daddy taught me though. I got hit by the corner of a trailer while talking to someone at the registration booth. the person I was talking to didn't say anything then wham, like getting hit by a pro lineman. My fault for not paying attention the driver felt really bad. I told him forget it my fault. Boy was I sore the next day. Lucky . Last edited by don R; 04-07-2009 at 06:21 PM.