Tragic Pit Accident, ADRL event @ SGMP

Carl Juliano · 04-24-2010, 07:56 PM

A statement from ADRL
April 24, 2010
ADRL Statement on Pit Accident at SGMP
CECIL, GA (Apr. 24, 2010) — Mike Walker, a co-owner of Blake Housley’s Pro Nitrous team, was critically injured this morning in the pit area of the ADRL Georgia Drags at South Georgia Motorsports Park. Walker was pronounced dead shortly afterward at Memorial Hospital of Adel in nearby Adel, Georgia.

The American Drag Racing League (ADRL) is cooperating fully with local authorities in investigating the incident.

The entire ADRL community is deeply saddened by today’s incident and offers sincere condolences and prayers to Mike’s family, teammates and friends. Mike was a dedicated father, a passionate competitor and a tremendous human being

According to reports, he was checking bottle pressure, and while leaning over the bottle, something failed on the unit. The bottle was seen flying over the pit area and was recovered near the circle track adjacent to the dragstrip.

Condolences to the family, such a tragic, freak accident. RIP.

04-24-2010, 07:56 PM	#1
Carl Juliano Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Queens, NYC Posts: 294 Likes: 234 Liked 64 Times in 25 Posts	Tragic Pit Accident, ADRL event @ SGMP A statement from ADRL April 24, 2010 ADRL Statement on Pit Accident at SGMP CECIL, GA (Apr. 24, 2010) — Mike Walker, a co-owner of Blake Housley’s Pro Nitrous team, was critically injured this morning in the pit area of the ADRL Georgia Drags at South Georgia Motorsports Park. Walker was pronounced dead shortly afterward at Memorial Hospital of Adel in nearby Adel, Georgia. The American Drag Racing League (ADRL) is cooperating fully with local authorities in investigating the incident. The entire ADRL community is deeply saddened by today’s incident and offers sincere condolences and prayers to Mike’s family, teammates and friends. Mike was a dedicated father, a passionate competitor and a tremendous human being According to reports, he was checking bottle pressure, and while leaning over the bottle, something failed on the unit. The bottle was seen flying over the pit area and was recovered near the circle track adjacent to the dragstrip. Condolences to the family, such a tragic, freak accident. RIP. __________________ Carl Juliano TS 1275 John Juliano SG 151 Carl Sr.