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Old 06-19-2009, 10:42 AM
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Originally Posted by DRG13
That's the first track I've ever seen inside a prison....looks like 2 inmates prison break was foiled by a nasty rollover..
:-) thanks for starting my day with a laugh
Old 06-19-2009, 11:12 AM
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How is it possible that an RS can have the comfort seats? I thought that the only way to get a roll cage in a GT3 car is to have the carbon seats...
Old 06-19-2009, 12:30 PM
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Originally Posted by The Baron
One less unqualified driver behind the wheel of an RS
I know it's reassuring to believe this, but the reality is that a catastrophe like that could happen to any of us regardless of skills or qualifications. I don't care if you're Walter Rörhl there's a risk of wadding up the car out on the track.

Shame about the car but it's reassuring that even with that amount of damage the driver was unhurt.
Old 06-19-2009, 12:36 PM
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I know 2 guys that while on a DE day were behind a car that blew up. Both hit the oil on the ground at over 125. Both cars a gone
Old 06-19-2009, 12:36 PM
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Originally Posted by The Baron
2. One less unqualified driver behind the wheel of an RS
There is nothing in the original post to indicate driver ability. For all we know, the car could have had a mechanical failure or a tire blown out. Even Michael Schumacher crashes once in a while and nobody would call him unqualified.

The reality is that any one of us could lose our car in a similar situation at anytime on the track, given the risks involved. I hope the driver is ok and I hope that he gets back into the driver's seat to enjoy his car once again.
Old 06-19-2009, 12:59 PM
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Yeah, I know of that accident. One less GT3 on that one. Lead car blew at 155.
Old 06-19-2009, 03:43 PM
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Originally Posted by fc-racer
There is nothing in the original post to indicate driver ability. For all we know, the car could have had a mechanical failure or a tire blown out. Even Michael Schumacher crashes once in a while and nobody would call him unqualified.

The reality is that any one of us could lose our car in a similar situation at anytime on the track, given the risks involved. I hope the driver is ok and I hope that he gets back into the driver's seat to enjoy his car once again.

when one is pushing the limit, it can happen to anyone.
We are always learning by pushing our limits a little further each time.
Breaking out of the comfort zone has its risks..... this is the result.
Nothing ventured, nothing gained.
This is the accepted risk we take when racing.
Old 06-20-2009, 12:06 AM
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Sad....good to see the cockpit hold up....

Can't be that many RS's in PR....track looks like some real cooking can occur on that front straight!
Old 06-20-2009, 12:59 AM
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We learn at the track...almost went off with my 430 scuderia Wednesday!!!!
Old 06-20-2009, 01:56 AM
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Unfortunately many things can go wrong. I just pray this never happens.
Old 06-22-2009, 09:50 PM
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Originally Posted by tcsracing1
the rear bumper has the butt cheeks...
I'm guessing that their cars must follow USA rules and regs.

Hope everyone involved was OK.
Old 06-22-2009, 10:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Max Power
I'm guessing that their cars must follow USA rules and regs...
Yes. USA DOT specs
Old 06-23-2009, 03:57 PM
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The registry lists just over 500 GT3 RS, which is probably about half of what was made.

Of that 500, there's about 20 that have been totaled. 4% in 2 years.



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