Crash past lights @ Wild Horse

GTX JOHN · 02-24-2023, 03:04 PM

Justin Jerome in his 73 Duster and John Dourlet in his 67 Belvedere II tangle past
the finish line.

They are OK but the cars are both in pretty bad shape!

I "Believe" it appeared to start when John blew up his engine.

Justin's car was his Dad's original Stocker and John's used to be Steve
Hagberg's factory (1 of 55) Hemi Race car.

Praise God that they both walked away = Scarry Crash!

Carguy49 · 02-24-2023, 03:51 PM

Definitely could have been much worse. I was watching and saw the beginnings of the accident. Thank God that both drivers walked away.

Reminded me of Scott Burton's crash at Pacific Raceway a few years ago. He walked away and no other car was involved.

Always love it when the drivers can walk away from a crash. That is the most important part of any crash.

4284spd · 02-24-2023, 07:57 PM

This really sucks for both sides, just glad no one is seriously hurt. I spent lots of weekends watching Steve out street racing with us in his Belvedere. Really fond of that car.

GTX JOHN · 02-25-2023, 12:16 AM

Justin is looking for another Duster or Dart to buy as
his is a total loss. He would be interested complete or rolling.

John Winslow Jr · 02-25-2023, 12:58 AM

Man that is horrible to hear but glad he is ok

Bob Don · 02-25-2023, 10:21 AM

Glad both drivers are OK.

CMcAllister · 02-25-2023, 03:01 PM

Engine failure? I'm seeing people saying something failed on an Accusump- seal, plumbing, etc.

I didn't see it so I don't know.

Asking because if it was, it gets added to the list of things to pay attention to.

ProfessorRock · 02-25-2023, 03:09 PM

of course i dont really know. But i was watching live. So if that was a factory hemi car then it had 6cyl. frt. suspension parts.An it looked to me right off that a front susp. part broke. I have seen that happen back in the 70s, but of course i dont know this situation.

Tim H · 02-25-2023, 03:17 PM

I read this elsewhere and it was posted by a racer who is also a member of this site.

Finish line WRECK D7 Race #1 drivers okay! John Dourlet and Justin Jerome tangled at the finish line after the accusump of Dourlet’s 1967 Hemi Belvedere II (real deal; one-of-55) lost pressure onto the track. Dourlet hit the right wall and spun into Jerome who also spun and I believe hit the left wall. Normally I would not want to post on something like this but wanted to set the record straight, Dourlet did not hit brakes and spin, nor did his engine blow. Completely freak accident and Thank you GOD the drivers came out with no injuries.

Paul Precht · 02-25-2023, 03:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ProfessorRock

of course i dont really know. But i was watching live. So if that was a factory hemi car then it had 6cyl. frt. suspension parts.An it looked to me right off that a front susp. part broke. I have seen that happen back in the 70s, but of course i dont know this situation.

Other than the torsion bars there should be no difference from a slant six to a 440 in front suspension.

02-24-2023, 03:51 PM	#2
Carguy49 VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Fife, Washington Posts: 1,858 Likes: 1,818 Liked 2,295 Times in 610 Posts	Re: Crash past lights @ Wild Horse Definitely could have been much worse. I was watching and saw the beginnings of the accident. Thank God that both drivers walked away. Reminded me of Scott Burton's crash at Pacific Raceway a few years ago. He walked away and no other car was involved. Always love it when the drivers can walk away from a crash. That is the most important part of any crash. __________________ Ron McDowell - Did Race Every day is a Gift - Enjoy with family and friends. Last edited by Carguy49; 02-24-2023 at 03:56 PM.

02-24-2023, 07:57 PM	#3
4284spd VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Longmont Colorado Posts: 1,685 Likes: 783 Liked 4,111 Times in 929 Posts	Re: Crash past lights @ Wild Horse This really sucks for both sides, just glad no one is seriously hurt. I spent lots of weekends watching Steve out street racing with us in his Belvedere. Really fond of that car. __________________ Bob Smith

02-25-2023, 12:16 AM	#4
GTX JOHN VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Boulder City, Nevada 89005 Posts: 2,545 Likes: 2,243 Liked 1,887 Times in 580 Posts	Re: Crash past lights @ Wild Horse Justin is looking for another Duster or Dart to buy as his is a total loss. He would be interested complete or rolling. __________________ John Irving 741 Stock 741 Super Stock

02-25-2023, 12:58 AM	#5
John Winslow Jr Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Prunedale Ca Posts: 153 Likes: 375 Liked 274 Times in 62 Posts	Re: Crash past lights @ Wild Horse Man that is horrible to hear but glad he is ok

02-25-2023, 10:21 AM	#6
Bob Don VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Greater Boston Posts: 1,477 Likes: 994 Liked 781 Times in 176 Posts	Re: Crash past lights @ Wild Horse Glad both drivers are OK. Attached Thumbnails __________________ Bob Don 128 SS

02-24-2023, 03:04 PM	#1
GTX JOHN VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Boulder City, Nevada 89005 Posts: 2,545 Likes: 2,243 Liked 1,887 Times in 580 Posts	Crash past lights @ Wild Horse Justin Jerome in his 73 Duster and John Dourlet in his 67 Belvedere II tangle past the finish line. They are OK but the cars are both in pretty bad shape! I "Believe" it appeared to start when John blew up his engine. Justin's car was his Dad's original Stocker and John's used to be Steve Hagberg's factory (1 of 55) Hemi Race car. Praise God that they both walked away = Scarry Crash! __________________ John Irving 741 Stock 741 Super Stock Last edited by GTX JOHN; 02-24-2023 at 03:20 PM.

02-25-2023, 03:01 PM	#7
CMcAllister Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Fulton County, PA Posts: 539 Likes: 9 Liked 760 Times in 211 Posts	Re: Crash past lights @ Wild Horse Engine failure? I'm seeing people saying something failed on an Accusump- seal, plumbing, etc. I didn't see it so I don't know. Asking because if it was, it gets added to the list of things to pay attention to.

02-25-2023, 03:09 PM	#8
ProfessorRock Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2022 Location: Orlando,Fl area. +Ohio Posts: 49 Likes: 8 Liked 14 Times in 11 Posts	Re: Crash past lights @ Wild Horse of course i dont really know. But i was watching live. So if that was a factory hemi car then it had 6cyl. frt. suspension parts.An it looked to me right off that a front susp. part broke. I have seen that happen back in the 70s, but of course i dont know this situation. __________________ Rocky FS/??23

02-25-2023, 03:17 PM	#9
Tim H VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 1,013 Likes: 921 Liked 434 Times in 145 Posts	Re: Crash past lights @ Wild Horse I read this elsewhere and it was posted by a racer who is also a member of this site. Finish line WRECK D7 Race #1 drivers okay! John Dourlet and Justin Jerome tangled at the finish line after the accusump of Dourlet’s 1967 Hemi Belvedere II (real deal; one-of-55) lost pressure onto the track. Dourlet hit the right wall and spun into Jerome who also spun and I believe hit the left wall. Normally I would not want to post on something like this but wanted to set the record straight, Dourlet did not hit brakes and spin, nor did his engine blow. Completely freak accident and Thank you GOD the drivers came out with no injuries.