OCBen

A co-worker informed me this morning of this accident that happened yesterday here in California.

Just for your information here's the link to the story he forwarded to me.

http://www.nbc4.tv/news/4562562/detail.html#

There is a thread in the Carrera GT forum with more information.

OCBen

I realize now this thread is a duplicate effort. But for those of you who don't remember who he was, here's a link to his member profile:

https://rennlist.com/forums/members/1812-ben-in-lj.html

OCBen

The LA Times story that appeared in today's paper:

http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la...nes-california

1080iAddict

I suppose we may never know what went wrong. 100 mph is not that fast and I would imagine the driver is not being reckless with a $400,000 automobile.

I wonder if it was mechanical, i.e., steering or tire blow-out.

-adam

GT3BB

Some of the reports say a Ferrari merged onto the track, from the pits, at a very fast part of the course possible distracting the driver in the Porsche.

Does anyone know what line of work Ben was in?

1080iAddict

Well, as a lawyer (but I am not a Personal Injury lawyer), your response would add to a massive web of liabilities regardless of track waivers. It certainly sounds like the CGT driver was not at fault, based solely on your response. Still, very very sad that a hobby and passion turns into this loss at such a young age - - my age range - in fact.

WesM951

Investment Banker is what I gathered from a euolgy I read.

OCBen

Do you have a link for that eulogy?

Arkay

Try here: http://www.fool.com/community/pod/20...?ref=foolwatch

Arkay

From what I've read about this incident, it appears that this event had NO marshalls? If that's true, then the track and the event organizers would have major liability issues on their hands.

But it's also an all too sobering reminder that driving on a track for high performance DE or lapping day events is an addictive but dangerous hobby and it's best to keep that in mind when someone decides to go for the last tenths of a second for that non-existent trophy. That's something I'm always reminding my students when my butt-o-meter starts sensing that he/she is starting to over drive his/her car.

Gary R.

Rather than speculate, you guys should go over to the Pelican board, an account from people that were there is posted...

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/showt...hreadid=224465

texas911

Ben is being talked about all over the car boards. He must have been a popular guy. I never really had a chance to "know" him. Didn't even recognize his name, I'm a newbie afterall, but now wish I did.

JohnnyBahamas

Damn, damn, damn. God Bless his family members with peace and understanding.

To his credit, he was apparently able to forge intelligence with a strong will to craft an impressive level of success in the hard game of life. Well done.

Far too soon Mr. Keaton... but you clearly walked the walk while you were here.

OCBen

Did some digging but here’s a link to Corey Rudl’s memorial site:

http://www.remembercorey.com/

OCBen

FYI:

http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/sho...7&page=1&pp=20