911

This is my first post on this board and I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but I just read on the Pelican forum that there was a CGT driver & passenger that were fatally injured today at California Speedway. Apparently, this was during a Ferrari Owners Club event and this driver was doing parade laps. (Note: After this post was written, I later read that this accident was probably done during an actual run group and not a parade lap)

It saddens me to hear this news, especially in a non-competitive environment. I'm not sure of the complete facts, so I won't speculate as to what happened. However, one of the witnesses believes the car was going about 150 mph when the accident occurred. It's indeed a sad day for all car enthusiasts, especially for Porsche owners since we tend to be a tight community.

For those of you who are fortunate enough to have these cars, please drive carefully as these types of supercars can be a challenge to drive if it gets out of shape. Take care.

rockitman

I hope it was not Ben.... very sad...

mac993

A couple of the other boards are reporting it was Ben. If this is true it is a huge loss. Ben was a friend to a lot of us on the board and anyone who had the privilage to meet him knows he truly was one of the nicest guys around. I pray that there is some mistake and that Ben was not involved.

rockitman

I am also praying that the passenger was not his wife and there is a newborn child out there w/o parents. This is bringing tears to my eyes....

fahren affair

i felt sick reading about it at the pelican parts site. i've seen ben and his cgt at carlsbad and cyrstal cove meets. he has a lot of friends here and will be missed...it's a real shame.

PogueMoHone

Tragic, sickening and so so sad.

May he Rest in Peace.

His family, how awful for them to have to deal with this situation.

DMin

My prayers go out to his family. It is indeed a sad day for all who knew him personally and through interactions on this and other forums.

rockitman

please don't post pics of the crash...Ben would not have wanted that....

MPD47

Wow. That's terrible.

graham_mitchell

I'm shocked and saddened by this news. RIP Ben

I feel quite sick after hearing that.

jaymtford

Absolutely Horrible News !!!

I don't post much, but I read this forum just about everyday. And though I never met or spoke with Ben, it was obvious from his posts that he was a true enthusiast. He will be sorely missed.

Godspeed Ben

My deepest sympathies to his family and friends.

aben8057

Although I never knew Ben personally, I enjoyed reading his comments

RIP Ben

mooty

i never met ben but enjoyed chatting with him on various boards and pm's. it's a terrible loss. my condolences...

Sanjeevan

I feel sick, i've never met Ben either but have read several of his post's...I just can't handle this kind of ****...I don't know what to say, Ben RIP.

fezz

i never met Ben, but felt I knew him a little through his posts. I would often read his commentary on the CGT, before and after he purchased his. I remember him questioning the whole purchase, almost pulling his depost back and ultimately going for it. I hope this is not true, as it will truly be a sad, sad event.