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Watkins Glen video of a fender bender
Last edited by racecarjohn; 05-14-2009 at 11:03 PM.
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Wow! Can I re-think my desire to race at Watkins Glen one day?
Butch Kummer
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Just don't try to go through there 2 or 3 wide, and slam the door on the inside guy!Originally Posted by Butch Kummer
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But the guys further back had nothing to do with that! They were racing clean and a screw-up by a guy in front of them ended their day (and probably their car).
I know Road Atlanta is viewed as a concrete canyon by many, but what really shocked me (or maybe "surprised" is a better word) is how one car sideways blocked the entire track. I mean there is/was absolutely NO room to get by the mess once it got started.
We wadded up five stock cars on the front straight at Road Atlanta last July yet the guys at the back were still able to get through (some in the dirt). This thing blocked the entire track. Folks have mentioned how close the Armco is at WGI, but this video (obviously) really brought it home for me.
Butch Kummer
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No rethinking come up and we will keep the "Nationwide series" FKA Busch North cars away from you.!!!
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Oh relax, Butch! Remember, these are circle track guys! YOU (and your buds in the big Monsters) know better.
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Wow, rough to watch. Must have been rougher in the car. Tough place to get perpendicular. Hope everyone was alright. I wonder why tracks are designed like that with zero space around the track.
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but there was a lot of discussion over an accident at the Glen last Sept or Oct. Involving a Miata and Greg Amy. This is not bring up any bad memories or stir up trouble. I just came across this video and it has some entertainment value. 
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