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D.J.Pires - on fire
Recently Division 1 Stock ace D.J.Pires had a freak deal happen while towing with his 2007 Chevy Silverado and race car trailer( and race car) behind it . At first he thought a trailer tire was going flat because of some unusual noise and thumping but when he tried to pull over he discovered that he no longer had any brakes but got the rig slowed and pulled off the highway .Looking under cab showed him flames and soon all hell broke loose .
Good news is that he and his passengers all got out OK and his racecar wasn't damaged .As you'll see from the pictures his Silverado didn't fare so well .That and they're trying to figure out just what happened ............Seems the fire started under the drivers seat .
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05-09-2014, 09:58 AM
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Re: D.J.Pires - on fire
Glad everyone's OK
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05-09-2014, 02:17 PM
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Re: D.J.Pires - on fire
Hope you're back on the road soon DJ.
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05-09-2014, 07:01 PM
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Re: D.J.Pires - on fire
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As always if you need anything let me know Very sad for one of the best families in drag racing….
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05-09-2014, 08:01 PM
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Re: D.J.Pires - on fire
Sorry to hear this. I don't know DJ but we always try to look out for each other in the racing community.
3 days ago I saw another newer Silverado burning to the ground along with the (formerly) nice camper behind it.
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05-10-2014, 11:49 AM
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Re: D.J.Pires - on fire
DJ, & family, Just saw the post, glad no one was hurt. If I can help in any way, please contact me @ 908-875-8133 Thanks, Glen H.
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05-12-2014, 09:45 AM
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Re: D.J.Pires - on fire
x2 - glad everyone is safe. If there's anything we can do to help out let us know as well.
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05-14-2014, 07:54 AM
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Re: D.J.Pires - on fire
x3 on everyone being ok....Any ideas on what caused this?
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05-14-2014, 09:07 AM
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Re: D.J.Pires - on fire
I'm glad everyone is ok. Please keep us posted on what caused this problem. I too have a Silverado.
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