Le Mans 24 Hrs huge incident.....
06-16-2012, 09:46 PM
#4
The Penguin King
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http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/other-...e-crash-887613
In a statement on his condition, Toyota said: "Anthony Davidson was taken to the circuit medical centre following his accident during the Le Mans 24 Hours. Doctors at the circuit have confirmed that Anthony is suffering from shock and back pain, however there are no signs of any injuries and he is walking and talking with no problems.
"He will be taken to a local hospital for precautionary checks but the team is relieved and happy to hear he is okay."
In a statement on his condition, Toyota said: "Anthony Davidson was taken to the circuit medical centre following his accident during the Le Mans 24 Hours. Doctors at the circuit have confirmed that Anthony is suffering from shock and back pain, however there are no signs of any injuries and he is walking and talking with no problems.
"He will be taken to a local hospital for precautionary checks but the team is relieved and happy to hear he is okay."
(referring to Rocky, not McNish)
06-16-2012, 11:04 PM
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http://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/other-...e-crash-887613
In a statement on his condition, Toyota said: "Anthony Davidson was taken to the circuit medical centre following his accident during the Le Mans 24 Hours. Doctors at the circuit have confirmed that Anthony is suffering from shock and back pain, however there are no signs of any injuries and he is walking and talking with no problems.
"He will be taken to a local hospital for precautionary checks but the team is relieved and happy to hear he is okay."
In a statement on his condition, Toyota said: "Anthony Davidson was taken to the circuit medical centre following his accident during the Le Mans 24 Hours. Doctors at the circuit have confirmed that Anthony is suffering from shock and back pain, however there are no signs of any injuries and he is walking and talking with no problems.
"He will be taken to a local hospital for precautionary checks but the team is relieved and happy to hear he is okay."
06-16-2012, 11:20 PM
#7
Drifting
Not a pretty ride for either one of them.
Just shows how quickly sh*t can hit the fan.
M
Just shows how quickly sh*t can hit the fan.
M
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06-16-2012, 11:38 PM
#8
Nordschleife Master
Just heard the report on Davidson. 3 fractured vertebrate. Still has feeling in his limbs...so all appears ok so far.
Prayers for a solid recovery. That was a serious crash.
(Damn retard Ferrari 458 drivers).
C
Prayers for a solid recovery. That was a serious crash.
(Damn retard Ferrari 458 drivers).
C
06-16-2012, 11:46 PM
#9
WTF is it with these GT drivers? YOU KNOW many dozens of times in a race you will have an LMP in your rear view - you can see them - and they will close fast!
06-17-2012, 12:03 AM
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Maybe I'm wrong, but it seems like most of the incidents have been caused by "gentlemen drivers" rather than the pros. Of course all that separates most of us here from being gentlemen drivers is having a few spare million dollars...
06-17-2012, 12:24 AM
#11
yeah I think they need to redefine "amateur". some of these guys have little experience and no racecraft, it's a miracle nobody's been killed the last few years.
06-17-2012, 04:57 PM
#12
Do you know any other pro racing sport where amateurs are on the track with pros at the same time ? Would you agree with a pro Motocross race where pros are jumping 100' gaps while much slower vets would race at the same time ?
I know endurance racing does that for decades but it still doesn't make sense if it wouldn't be for the $$ these gentlemen drivers bring to the table, it wouldn't exist. The usual story of allowing amateurs for development of future pros is BS. No 55 years old amateur will turn pro anytime soon. The only reason for this is $$$.
I know endurance racing does that for decades but it still doesn't make sense if it wouldn't be for the $$ these gentlemen drivers bring to the table, it wouldn't exist. The usual story of allowing amateurs for development of future pros is BS. No 55 years old amateur will turn pro anytime soon. The only reason for this is $$$.
06-17-2012, 05:24 PM
#13
Do you know any other pro racing sport where amateurs are on the track with pros at the same time ? Would you agree with a pro Motocross race where pros are jumping 100' gaps while much slower vets would race at the same time ?
I know endurance racing does that for decades but it still doesn't make sense if it wouldn't be for the $$ these gentlemen drivers bring to the table, it wouldn't exist. The usual story of allowing amateurs for development of future pros is BS. No 55 years old amateur will turn pro anytime soon. The only reason for this is $$$.
I know endurance racing does that for decades but it still doesn't make sense if it wouldn't be for the $$ these gentlemen drivers bring to the table, it wouldn't exist. The usual story of allowing amateurs for development of future pros is BS. No 55 years old amateur will turn pro anytime soon. The only reason for this is $$$.
the issue today is the huge speed gap between slow amateurs in a GT and fast pros in a prototype.
06-17-2012, 06:41 PM
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Meh, you saw plenty of dumb moves by some of the pros and a pile by the lead Audi drivers, the armatures hit rate was about the same...some real low percentage moves. I would think that the seasoned drivers would just look at the AM placard on the back and pretend its an "R"...
06-17-2012, 07:13 PM
#15
Burning Brakes
Do you know any other pro racing sport where amateurs are on the track with pros at the same time ? Would you agree with a pro Motocross race where pros are jumping 100' gaps while much slower vets would race at the same time ?
I know endurance racing does that for decades but it still doesn't make sense if it wouldn't be for the $$ these gentlemen drivers bring to the table, it wouldn't exist. The usual story of allowing amateurs for development of future pros is BS. No 55 years old amateur will turn pro anytime soon. The only reason for this is $$$.
I know endurance racing does that for decades but it still doesn't make sense if it wouldn't be for the $$ these gentlemen drivers bring to the table, it wouldn't exist. The usual story of allowing amateurs for development of future pros is BS. No 55 years old amateur will turn pro anytime soon. The only reason for this is $$$.
I'm not saying they (gentleman drivers/paying AM's) shouldn't be better, just stating a fact. :-)
-mike