Hardys Hangup Buick Crash!!!

Chris Hardy · 08-04-2012, 08:58 PM

Racecar crashed!!! Jacob (my oldest boy) was racing at Martin US131 today and the brakes failed. He went off the end of the track, thru the sand trap and into the woods. Some broken parts on the car. But he is OK!!! Man he did a great job at keeping it away from the trees!!! Really sad part... he had won the race and was not able to make the call for round 2.

Andrew Hill · 08-04-2012, 09:11 PM

Glad to hear Jacob is ok! I'm sure that's not a good feeling, both from in the car realizing you have no brakes and from the outside realizing the car's not slowing down. I hope there's not too much damage on the car and you guys figure out what caused it.

Chris Hardy · 08-04-2012, 09:18 PM

Thank you.
Yeah... I have not ever been in his shoes that he was in today. His years or racing motocross, Jr dragster and Karts paid off today!!! That was some evasive driving man!

It appears that the rod the enters into the master cylinder became dislodged when he jammed the brakes avoiding "breakout" when he went for the brakes again... nothing but floor at top speed.

Beth Denysenko · 08-04-2012, 10:55 PM

Sooooo glad he's ok! Parts and cars can be replaced. Jacob Hardys cannot be replaced!

David Lee · 08-05-2012, 03:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Chris Hardy

Thank you.
Yeah... I have not ever been in his shoes that he was in today. His years or racing motocross, Jr dragster and Karts paid off today!!! That was some evasive driving man!

It appears that the rod the enters into the master cylinder became dislodged when he jammed the brakes avoiding "breakout" when he went for the brakes again... nothing but floor at top speed.

That is the same thing that caused Ken Etter to crash. Glad your son is alright

dennis dunlap · 08-05-2012, 08:11 AM

Chris , Close call !!! Glad Jacob was,nt hurt cars can be fixed kids are priceless !! Let me know if you need help rounding up any parts . Dennis

Chris Hardy · 08-05-2012, 10:47 AM

Thank you everyone for your concerns.

And thank you for you offers to help get the car back together. You are all great people!

Instead of rushing thru the repair, we are going to have him drive the Chevelle next weekend instead.

This near miss really makes me think that all cars should have cages and 5 point harnesses. Accidents can happen to anyone.

Andys dad · 08-05-2012, 12:30 PM

I to am glad he was not hurt

How about something that secures the rod? We all need to do it

We have done what we can by length, pedal rebound and a billet guide on the inside of the firewall to prevent it from dropping

Most have not done anything at all YET (checking is a good start) - all should

Ron

Alan Roehrich · 08-05-2012, 01:00 PM

I'm pretty sure a master cylinder pushrod has been the culprit in crashes for Woodro, Pete, and one of the Huttons, in the last 6-8 years, among others, possibly including the above mentioned Ken Etter (I don't know about that one myself).

Racers need to be really serious and vigilant with that little component. It needs to be checked regularly, before you load up to leave before every race would be a good interval.

Glad to hear Jacob is okay. People have been hurt really bad in crashes like that.

Jim Wahl · 08-05-2012, 02:04 PM

As some of you know, I lost my brakes at Jackson on the first Q pass of the weekend due to the front battery falling back into the engine and the positive post burned through both brake lines at the master cylinder. Not a fun ride! Luckily ever since I witnessed Peter's wild ride in Orlando I sat down and made a plan as to what I would do should it happen to me. It worked thank God and I was able to avert tragedy. I would say to you, Make a plan for yourself just in case. Please don't be dumb and think it can't happen to you! Jim

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08-04-2012, 08:58 PM	#1
Chris Hardy Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Muskegon, Michigan Posts: 57 Likes: 0 Liked 4 Times in 1 Post	Hardys Hangup Buick Crash!!! Racecar crashed!!! Jacob (my oldest boy) was racing at Martin US131 today and the brakes failed. He went off the end of the track, thru the sand trap and into the woods. Some broken parts on the car. But he is OK!!! Man he did a great job at keeping it away from the trees!!! Really sad part... he had won the race and was not able to make the call for round 2.

08-04-2012, 09:11 PM	#2
Andrew Hill Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 700 Likes: 446 Liked 170 Times in 38 Posts	Re: Hardys Hangup Buick Crash!!! Glad to hear Jacob is ok! I'm sure that's not a good feeling, both from in the car realizing you have no brakes and from the outside realizing the car's not slowing down. I hope there's not too much damage on the car and you guys figure out what caused it. __________________ 3207 D/SA, C/ED

08-04-2012, 09:18 PM	#3
Chris Hardy Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Muskegon, Michigan Posts: 57 Likes: 0 Liked 4 Times in 1 Post	Re: Hardys Hangup Buick Crash!!! Thank you. Yeah... I have not ever been in his shoes that he was in today. His years or racing motocross, Jr dragster and Karts paid off today!!! That was some evasive driving man! It appears that the rod the enters into the master cylinder became dislodged when he jammed the brakes avoiding "breakout" when he went for the brakes again... nothing but floor at top speed.

08-04-2012, 10:55 PM	#4
Beth Denysenko Live Reporter Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: NW Indiana Posts: 426 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Hardys Hangup Buick Crash!!! Sooooo glad he's ok! Parts and cars can be replaced. Jacob Hardys cannot be replaced! __________________ Beth Denysenko P/SA 330 www.moneymakerracing.net

08-05-2012, 08:11 AM	#6
dennis dunlap Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 221 Likes: 0 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Hardys Hangup Buick Crash!!! Chris , Close call !!! Glad Jacob was,nt hurt cars can be fixed kids are priceless !! Let me know if you need help rounding up any parts . Dennis

08-05-2012, 10:47 AM	#7
Chris Hardy Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Muskegon, Michigan Posts: 57 Likes: 0 Liked 4 Times in 1 Post	Re: Hardys Hangup Buick Crash!!! Thank you everyone for your concerns. And thank you for you offers to help get the car back together. You are all great people! Instead of rushing thru the repair, we are going to have him drive the Chevelle next weekend instead. This near miss really makes me think that all cars should have cages and 5 point harnesses. Accidents can happen to anyone.

08-05-2012, 12:30 PM	#8
Andys dad VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Arcadia, Ca Posts: 1,571 Likes: 48 Liked 175 Times in 78 Posts	Re: Hardys Hangup Buick Crash!!! I to am glad he was not hurt How about something that secures the rod? We all need to do it We have done what we can by length, pedal rebound and a billet guide on the inside of the firewall to prevent it from dropping Most have not done anything at all YET (checking is a good start) - all should Ron __________________ time is our most precious resource, you can always make more money but you can never make more time spend your time wisely with the ones you love - Ron Durham Last edited by Andys dad; 08-05-2012 at 12:40 PM.

08-05-2012, 01:00 PM	#9
Alan Roehrich Veteran Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Murfreesboro TN Posts: 5,105 Likes: 1,561 Liked 1,786 Times in 408 Posts	Re: Hardys Hangup Buick Crash!!! I'm pretty sure a master cylinder pushrod has been the culprit in crashes for Woodro, Pete, and one of the Huttons, in the last 6-8 years, among others, possibly including the above mentioned Ken Etter (I don't know about that one myself). Racers need to be really serious and vigilant with that little component. It needs to be checked regularly, before you load up to leave before every race would be a good interval. Glad to hear Jacob is okay. People have been hurt really bad in crashes like that. __________________ Alan Roehrich 212A G/S

08-05-2012, 02:04 PM	#10
Jim Wahl Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Florida Posts: 5,844 Likes: 666 Liked 683 Times in 129 Posts	Re: Hardys Hangup Buick Crash!!! As some of you know, I lost my brakes at Jackson on the first Q pass of the weekend due to the front battery falling back into the engine and the positive post burned through both brake lines at the master cylinder. Not a fun ride! Luckily ever since I witnessed Peter's wild ride in Orlando I sat down and made a plan as to what I would do should it happen to me. It worked thank God and I was able to avert tragedy. I would say to you, Make a plan for yourself just in case. Please don't be dumb and think it can't happen to you! Jim . __________________ Jim Wahl....NHRA #2239 S/SS - IHRA # 8 Stock, D2 Stock Champion (forever I guess) 2019 Baby Gators Stock Champion 2009 NHRA D2 National Open Stock Champion 1982 NHRA D2 West Palm Beach LDRS SS Runner Up Past President, Southern Stock / Super Stock Association. Last edited by Jim Wahl; 08-05-2012 at 05:12 PM.