Kyle Ratcliff Crash

Tom Meyer · 03-03-2013, 01:36 PM

Stock driver Kyle Ratcliff, Denton, TX, was transported for medical evaluation after his car went out of control at the finish line during the first round of eliminations at the NHRA South Central Division Showdown at Sundown at Royal Purple Raceway Sunday morning.
Ratcliff's '98 Pontiac Trans Am, racing in the left lane, went sharply to the left after crossing the finish line, making hard contact with the left wall before coming to a stop against the right wall.

Ratcliff's opponent, Slate Cummings, Ponchatoula, LA, was not involved in the accident. I hope Kyle is ok. Tom

Pedigo Perf · 03-03-2013, 01:38 PM

Any word on his condition?

countrypuppy4865 · 03-03-2013, 01:47 PM

Just announced at the track that he wanted to know his reaction time and how bad was the car! Sounds like everything is checking out fine! Great news!

69Cobra · 03-03-2013, 01:50 PM

Hope he's alright.

TinSoldier 3215 · 03-03-2013, 01:54 PM

Great News to hear about Kyle!! Hope his OK!!!

killintime6968 · 03-03-2013, 01:59 PM

I hope he is ok. At first i thought it was a joke after reading all the previous posts. Maybe it was caused by left over jet fuel from last nights run.

Pedigo Perf · 03-03-2013, 02:25 PM

Wish this was another humorous Ratcliff thread but no such luck.
I just got a call from Kyle's dad Pete and he said Kyle has several broken ribs, a deflated lung, and will stay in the hospital at least overnight. Going to be very sore for a while. Fortunately he has a great family and racing family to help him through this mess.

Get well soon Kyle!

Tracy

Pat Comstock · 03-03-2013, 02:41 PM

so sorry to hear about the crash. Hope Kyle recovers quickly. This is every mother's nightmare who has a child in racing...

442OLDS · 03-03-2013, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by killintime6968

i hope he is ok. At first i thought it was a joke after reading all the previous posts.

x 442

Andrew Hill · 03-03-2013, 02:47 PM

Man this is awful to hear, sounds like he's going to be ok though. Get well soon!

03-03-2013, 01:36 PM	#1
Tom Meyer Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Pierce NE Posts: 936 Likes: 78 Liked 351 Times in 120 Posts	Kyle Ratcliff Crash Stock driver Kyle Ratcliff, Denton, TX, was transported for medical evaluation after his car went out of control at the finish line during the first round of eliminations at the NHRA South Central Division Showdown at Sundown at Royal Purple Raceway Sunday morning. Ratcliff's '98 Pontiac Trans Am, racing in the left lane, went sharply to the left after crossing the finish line, making hard contact with the left wall before coming to a stop against the right wall. Ratcliff's opponent, Slate Cummings, Ponchatoula, LA, was not involved in the accident. I hope Kyle is ok. Tom __________________ Tom Meyer 5240 SS Stock ??? Last edited by Tom Meyer; 03-03-2013 at 03:09 PM.

03-03-2013, 01:38 PM	#2
Pedigo Perf Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Wichita Ks Posts: 383 Likes: 70 Liked 30 Times in 17 Posts	Re: Kyle Ratcliff Crash Any word on his condition?

03-03-2013, 01:47 PM	#3
countrypuppy4865 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Donaldsonville, LA Posts: 980 Likes: 17 Liked 228 Times in 70 Posts	Re: Kyle Ratcliff Crash Just announced at the track that he wanted to know his reaction time and how bad was the car! Sounds like everything is checking out fine! Great news! __________________ Jimmy "Cooter" Hidalgo, Jr. 4865 E/SA '04 GTO 4865 SS/GA '99 Firebird

03-03-2013, 01:50 PM	#4
69Cobra Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: California, Ky Posts: 669 Likes: 61 Liked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Kyle Ratcliff Crash Hope he's alright. __________________ Kris Rachford 69 Cobra 428CJ 4 Speed C/S 3032

03-03-2013, 01:54 PM	#5
TinSoldier 3215 Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bulington, Ky Posts: 359 Likes: 0 Liked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Kyle Ratcliff Crash Great News to hear about Kyle!! Hope his OK!!!

03-03-2013, 01:59 PM	#6
killintime6968 Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Whitecourt,Alberta,Canada Posts: 236 Likes: 4,625 Liked 91 Times in 29 Posts	Re: Kyle Ratcliff Crash I hope he is ok. At first i thought it was a joke after reading all the previous posts. Maybe it was caused by left over jet fuel from last nights run.

03-03-2013, 02:25 PM	#7
Pedigo Perf Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Wichita Ks Posts: 383 Likes: 70 Liked 30 Times in 17 Posts	Re: Kyle Ratcliff Crash Wish this was another humorous Ratcliff thread but no such luck. I just got a call from Kyle's dad Pete and he said Kyle has several broken ribs, a deflated lung, and will stay in the hospital at least overnight. Going to be very sore for a while. Fortunately he has a great family and racing family to help him through this mess. Get well soon Kyle! Tracy

03-03-2013, 02:41 PM	#8
Pat Comstock Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Plant City, FL Posts: 305 Likes: 29 Liked 19 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Kyle Ratcliff Crash so sorry to hear about the crash. Hope Kyle recovers quickly. This is every mother's nightmare who has a child in racing...

03-03-2013, 02:47 PM	#10
Andrew Hill Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 700 Likes: 446 Liked 170 Times in 38 Posts	Re: Kyle Ratcliff Crash Man this is awful to hear, sounds like he's going to be ok though. Get well soon! __________________ 3207 D/SA, C/ED