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08-04-2012, 08:58 PM
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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.
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08-04-2012, 09:11 PM
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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.
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08-04-2012, 09:18 PM
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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.
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08-04-2012, 10:55 PM
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Re: Hardys Hangup Buick Crash!!!
Sooooo glad he's ok! Parts and cars can be replaced. Jacob Hardys cannot be replaced!
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08-05-2012, 03:34 AM
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08-05-2012, 08:11 AM
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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
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08-05-2012, 10:47 AM
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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. |
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