Pros to race to 1000'

[Ed Fernandez]

Originally Posted by Signman

Not griping a technical question.

Will the net system work with a 2500 lb. vehicle coasting into it at 200MPH with no brakes?

Frank,I think an F-18 Hornet (Std. Navy carrier plane) comes in a about 180 MPH @ about 18.000 lbs.
Maybe a series of 3 nets each stronger than the next would be the answer.I was on the starting line during the accident and it looked like nothing in place now would have helped.I think (personal opinion) that the concussion of the engine explosion rendered Scott unconcious.The car went straight down the right lane without apparantly not losing much speed.The pea gravel didn't do much but to help launch the car into the TV crane.I think they have to rethink putting any equiptment along the track after the finish line.Only my opinion not fact.A real tragedy for Connie and the family and friends.


Ed