Race car burnt at Motor Mile Dragway

[sliver043]

Originally Posted by Phillip marvetz

That totally sucks, I guess we all should carry a fire extinguisher in the race car just in case. When I teched in last Saturday the tech guy informed me my M2000 helmet will be done at the end of this year. There goes another $150 for no reason.

I am for letting Phil run with the outdated helmet. Could it do any more damage? Hmmmmmm Yep save the buck fifty and run the old one, with no belts, on a slick track, yah thats the ticket..... lol

[davidhuff]

They should close that track after the lawyers get thru with their *****!

[K Stubbs]

Thats very sad to watch, especially when the guy is waving for help that should have already been at the end of the track waiting on him.

[Scotty D]

nhra wont say a word because it'll hit in their pocket ,because it is matt hagen's dad that owns that track,the same one that drives for mr nhra don schumacher.i have tried the link a couple of times an it doesn't work i wonder if they had it pulled

[kdanner]

Searched and didn't see it discussed previously here, along the same lines, here is video of the "Ambulance" at No Limit Raceway AKA US41 in Indiana.



I guess the only way this will stop is for the racers to personally look these vehicles over at these small time tracks every time they go there, and refuse to race when things like this are found. Then again, there's probably the crowd who will race anyway, because after all this sort of thing could never happen to them.

[Dennis P Chapman]

Originally Posted by SSDA Hemi

Who owns that track?

Here is a link to the video

And look at all the people on golf carts shouldnt have been that either.

[tommy d]

Originally Posted by Dennis P Chapman

And look at all the people on golf carts shouldnt have been that either.

First responders in shorts and tennis shoes also. Indy is my home track and I have always thought that we take all the safety stuff they have for granted. The ambulance is always staffed and running with at least two people on board.

[Phillip marvetz]

Originally Posted by sliver043

I am for letting Phil run with the outdated helmet. Could it do any more damage? Hmmmmmm Yep save the buck fifty and run the old one, with no belts, on a slick track, yah thats the ticket..... lol

Do you guy's really think it makes any sense to throw away a four year old helmet just to replace it with one that isn't any better than the last? You must agree with having to buy new seat belts every two years also. Mine are due this winter again also, Less than 50 runs.

What about those small hand held halon extinguishers? I know I don't have room for a regular size extinguisher but it might be an option.

[Ed Fernandez]

Originally Posted by Phillip marvetz

Do you guy's really think it makes any sense to throw away a four year old helmet just to replace it with one that isn't any better than the last? You must agree with having to buy new seat belts every two years also. Mine are due this winter again also, Less than 50 runs.

What about those small hand held halon extinguishers? I know I don't have room for a regular size extinguisher but it might be an option.

Phil,I don't know how many times you race per seasdon,but there's guys who race a lot.I'm sure they base the need to replace equipment based on the high usage side as opposed to low usage.I'm sure the reasoning is centered on the neck strap,that's secured every run and absorbs sweat.It probably weakens the material.
I could be wrong though.Anyway I'm due for a new helmet next year and I guess I'll
be getting one for Xmas.

[Charlie A]

Originally Posted by Stick Racing

I think it's Shelor Motor mile or something like that owns that track. They are a dealership around Radford Va. that sells about every type car and truck made, american and foreign.
If my memory serves me right, they also sponsored a Pro Stock car not too long ago.

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Andy Stone 1102 A/S 1112 SS/C

I believe they sponsor a big "shoe" funny car.