I've wondered this too. I'm a surgeon with a lot of trauma surgery experience. Before that I was a paramedic for a huge 911 system. I know my way around a big crash scene. And I know how to take advantage of those precious first few minutes you are referring to, Dwane.

If I was involved in a bad crash, I sure as hell would want me to stop...

That being said, I realize it's obviously problematic (to stop) and it should not be recommended (for anyone).

 

Jack, If I had an incident I would certainly want assistance from you.

Paolo.....not so much.

 

I would love Jack to stop by if I am heavily smacked some where in the track. Without any disrespect to any emergency crew, there is nothing like a Trauma surgeon arriving to the scene.... the most valuable and priceless assessment with forward planning comes from an individual like him... Training and experience speak by themselves.

Jack, please do not forget to pull over if my car looks like a pretzel...

FAP

 

Why? I want my teeth looking their best when they cremate me!

 

That's one of the problems with SP. I love the track, but there's too many dirt berms that are "protected" by so-called tire walls. Instead of protecting the car, the car usually drives over the tire wall, gets up in the air and ends up on it's roof.

On of the starts in 2009 (Red Group, Sprint 2), there was car-to-car contact in T9 and one of the cars went off (driver's left) and ended up on it's roof. Contact happened right in front of me and I saw the car rolling in my rearview mirror.

 

What is the purpose of the gravel at turn 3?

There seem to be many incidents for people that lose it trying to avoid it......

Why can't they pave it?

 

The gravel collects a lot of cars. It used to be very narrow with an ugly embankment.

If they paved it it wouldn't be a turn any more would it ? You want it to be like turn one at the Glen ? Aint gonna happen.

 

Almost got to the flagstation!
I think that correct protocol is not to stop. But, if I were to arrive on an incident that is far from any help I think I would pull off past the wreck and try to get to the guy.

 

And likewise Fernando, if you see that I have any exposed bone after a crash, please stop by.

 

If you feel the need to be a hero at the scene of a track wreck, maybe you should spend the weekend with the ambulance hoping to get your chance.

There's a protocol about all this for a reason, isn't there?

 

I am sure Timmy probably wished it was paved.......

 

There are a lot of racers that wish a lot of corners were paved at every track

 

I agree, if you feel the need to offer your services do it off the track. Last thing needed is a bunch of guys jumping out of their cars and running around out there.