Death at Chuckwalla raceway this weekend
Thread Starter
Honda-Tech Member
Joined: Dec 2000
Posts: 1,455
Likes: 2
From: Thats my one
Death at Chuckwalla raceway this weekend
http://www.mydesert.com/article/2013...-Raceway-crash
From what I have heard this was an ITR that was involved in the accident. Is this anyone we know?
My prayers go out to these 2 families.
From what I have heard this was an ITR that was involved in the accident. Is this anyone we know?
My prayers go out to these 2 families.
99-0104
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 6,509
Likes: 0
From: Socal
Re: Death at Chuckwalla raceway this weekend
really a sad day ... a lot of friends are really shaken up over this and the next days and weeks will be hard for them hope H-T can come together in support rather then bash the situation (not saying anyone is bashing it)
not that the type of car matters but I believe it to be a ITR but I am not 100% sure more details should be coming out in the next few days
not that the type of car matters but I believe it to be a ITR but I am not 100% sure more details should be coming out in the next few days
Last edited by Stripped Honda; Apr 22, 2013 at 02:13 PM.
Trending Topics
sad to hear this. Condolences to the familys
I really don't know
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 4,102
Likes: 5
From: In the boonies
Re: Death at Chuckwalla raceway this weekend
I think people reference ITR because they may feel that ITR ownership is kind of like an extended family. For example, you see another ITR owner at a parking lot and you instantly become "friends" that share a common interest.
I am happy to see that HT has had nothing but condolences for all of those involved. May she rest in peace and may the driver recover both physically and emotionally. My thoughts go to all of those affected.
I am happy to see that HT has had nothing but condolences for all of those involved. May she rest in peace and may the driver recover both physically and emotionally. My thoughts go to all of those affected.
MiG-21 superfan
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 8,628
Likes: 3
From: near the ocean, Moderator City, NJ
Re: Death at Chuckwalla raceway this weekend
this is an interesting question.
when i saw the news on this terrible accident, i wondered if these sort of details would be released through our community in some capacity so we can LEARN from it and possibly help deter potential future tragedies.
when i saw the news on this terrible accident, i wondered if these sort of details would be released through our community in some capacity so we can LEARN from it and possibly help deter potential future tragedies.
Honda-Tech Member
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 3,225
Likes: 1
From: Costa Rica
Re: Death at Chuckwalla raceway this weekend
Was taken from http://www.trackhq.com/forums/f325/f...-%40-cvr-6148/. Lot of good info about protection and safety.
I saw the aftermath of this accident as I rode passenger with a buddy.
As we crested over the turn 11 incline (ccw), I saw what looked like a mangled vehicle mashed against the flag station's tire wall base. Couldn't quite make out what I was looking at right away, but as we drove by it became more clear that it was an Integra Type-R. I was mind blown at how bad the front end damage was. Most of the impact was all on the front driver side of the vehicle. Driver was just sitting there motionless and helmet-less and eyes closed. Not sure if he took his helmet off or came off during the collision. Figured he was either unconscious or in disbelief of what just happened. Didn't even notice he had a passenger either. Red flags were up and everyone exited the track. They ended the trackday about 45mins afterwards, everyone had to leave. Helicopter flew in to the accident site and everything.
Now, the front of his car was facing towards turn 11/12. So I guess what happened was as he came up turn 11, lost it somewhere, corrected, and tractor beamed right into the flag station and the inertia of the crash probably whipped the car around 180 to its final position. Or perhaps he misjudged the blind apex turn 11 is known for, hit the gravel, got squirly trying to correct and b-lined it to the tire barrier..
condolences to the family and close people involved.
..a lil diagram i threw together...
As we crested over the turn 11 incline (ccw), I saw what looked like a mangled vehicle mashed against the flag station's tire wall base. Couldn't quite make out what I was looking at right away, but as we drove by it became more clear that it was an Integra Type-R. I was mind blown at how bad the front end damage was. Most of the impact was all on the front driver side of the vehicle. Driver was just sitting there motionless and helmet-less and eyes closed. Not sure if he took his helmet off or came off during the collision. Figured he was either unconscious or in disbelief of what just happened. Didn't even notice he had a passenger either. Red flags were up and everyone exited the track. They ended the trackday about 45mins afterwards, everyone had to leave. Helicopter flew in to the accident site and everything.
Now, the front of his car was facing towards turn 11/12. So I guess what happened was as he came up turn 11, lost it somewhere, corrected, and tractor beamed right into the flag station and the inertia of the crash probably whipped the car around 180 to its final position. Or perhaps he misjudged the blind apex turn 11 is known for, hit the gravel, got squirly trying to correct and b-lined it to the tire barrier..
condolences to the family and close people involved.
..a lil diagram i threw together...
