Intersport crash at Sebring
03-16-2010, 03:04 PM
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I just love when all of the safety devices function properly, as here. Note no fire (other than flash).
Same for Sharp at R Atlanta last year.
These ALMS cars are good.
Same for Sharp at R Atlanta last year.
These ALMS cars are good.
03-16-2010, 04:14 PM
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EDIT: Apparently it wasn't the wing.
http://auto-racing.speedtv.com/artic...sh-at-sebring/
Reports from IMSA indicated that high winds, at times over 30mph, likely played a factor in the incident. While Jon initially told medical workers that the rear wing collapsed, team representatives have downplayed the wing actually causing the accident. A punctured tire, though, hasn't been ruled out. Ironically, Field had set the quickest time of the session prior to the devastating crash.
03-16-2010, 04:15 PM
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03-16-2010, 05:13 PM
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He is a local guy. Get well soon.
03-16-2010, 10:20 PM
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Word now is RR suspension failure. Car and driver will also miss the Sebring race, but return for Long Beach.
http://americanlemans.com/index_news.php?n=14570
After sorting through the damage, the team determined the car experienced a failure to the right rear suspension while traveling in a straight line.
03-17-2010, 10:54 AM
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The position of Jon's head in the mid-roll photo is quite scary. it looks like his helmet is slapping the cockpit side. It is amazing that he was not more seriously injured. I assume he was wearing a HANS device, but I guess that won't eliminate the lateral head movement.
I've never used one, so does anyone have an opinion?
I've never used one, so does anyone have an opinion?
03-17-2010, 11:06 AM
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That sucks he is out of the race. We need more cars not less. Sitting in Logan airport right now waiting for my flight. SHould be at the track by 5 PM WOOHOO!
03-17-2010, 11:09 AM
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Very foolish IMO.
Lothar, HANS devices offer significantly more protection from sudden fore/aft movement than they do side to side movement.
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03-17-2010, 11:48 AM
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I am surprised about the arm restraints for open cars. He is lucky he did not get his arm crushed.
