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Bill Miller
10-16-2011, 09:45 PM
Just heard about this, what a shame. From the pictures I saw, it was a horrific crash!

http://www.autoweek.com/article/20111016/IRL/111019900
G-Man
10-16-2011, 11:03 PM
It was a horrific wreck. So sad. A tragedy.
StephenB
10-16-2011, 11:48 PM
RIP Dan. We will all remember the great things you accomplished!
One of my favorite photos is below. I even took some photos of me, and my racecar with my daughter just like it :)

Stephen


http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/s720x720/307719_10150350764544442_263938209441_8149861_1045 35548_n.jpg
Simon T.
10-17-2011, 02:23 PM
Horrible day. We watched it all and when they officially made the announcement it hit hard. :( R.I.P Dan. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of his family, friends, fellow drivers, and the whole community. It seems we get comfortable with racing and forget how dangerous it is no matter what and then we have to face such hard wake up calls.

I know I'll be investing more in my safety equipment now before my first race.
BruceG
10-17-2011, 03:14 PM
No amount of safety equipment is going to help the driver of an open wheel car who goes into the safety wall at that speed, upside down!
Simon T.
10-17-2011, 03:20 PM
No amount of safety equipment is going to help the driver of an open wheel car who goes into the safety wall at that speed, upside down!

You're right, some things can't be controlled in motorsport but you can be as prepared as you can be.
BruceG
10-17-2011, 03:25 PM
You're right, some things can't be controlled in motorsport but you can be as prepared as you can be.
very true, Simon. I agree completely.I have a friend in a FF who came into a turn too hot at NJMP, when the track was brand new. No grass and the verge was all marbles...so no brakes and he hit the tirewall feet first. He walking but will never race again.Other than a H&R and good nomex...not much else he could do safety wise.