For the car guys...

oh my god....... rest in peace....  [crying]

My family (parents) are immensely opposed to my love and participation in motorsports.  No poetry around it; cars are dangerous.  But such is the passion.  If it's my time to go, I'd prefer to go out doing something that I love.  (flames optional).  The only responsible thing for me to do is take as many safety precautions, mechanically, mentally, as I can to try to bring myself home after each track event.  I mean, trust me, I'd like to come home too.

Drive safe ladies and gentlemen.  And as noted before, we are the gifted few, blessed with automotive and mechanical empathy.  It is our duty to teach our loved ones ways to be safe behind the wheel. 

Please be safe guys!

joraft said:
Sad news:

LITTLE RIVER-ACADEMY (September 12, 2014) A man is dead after an accident at a drag strip racetrack in Bell County, Texas.

The Bell County Sheriffs Department confirms the man lost control of his 2013 GT500 Mustang at the Little River Dragway Friday night.

The man has been identified as Allen Mouton of Killeen, a 48 year old father of 3.

Lt. Donnie Adams of the Bell County Sheriff's Office says the driver was making a single-car run down the drag strip when he hit the guard rail at the halfway point before hitting a tree.

The strip was open for racing tonight.

No other injuries were reported.

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I've recently stepped out of motorbikes. My wife would never stop me from doing something I love, but I could see the stress on her face as she said "enjoy yourself, be safe" as I'd head off to the track or a leave for a "serious" ride.

I like to watch drag racing, but it's not something I'd personally do ... can't think on many things that dangerous you could pack into 10 seconds!

I feel for the family.

Just as I'm typing this a British Customs email has hit my inbox - a sign? Maybe I should get myself a nice little Triumph Thruxton Ace 900 maybe - I'm never done the cafe racer thing.
 
Dang that could have been me or my son after we custom built a 66 Mustang.  Sorry for the family but, I think he died doing what he loved.

Jack
 
Untidy Shop said:
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Yesterday, Sunday AEST the Australian Supercar Championship came to the historic Bathhurst Circut in central New South Wales. This annual race has always produced unexpected results and spectacular action for 1000km. Yesterday was even more 'interesting'!

Read a report and watch the highlight video at -

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-10-13/morris-might-retire-after-long-awaited-bathurst-triumph/5808026
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Great coverage!  Thanks for sharing!!  Big bad Aussie V8's always a treat! 

I really miss Australia.  Was lucky enough to visit waaaaaaay back... probably 1997 or 98?  Absolutely gorgeous place.  Largest steak I've ever had too... lol.
 
in the spirit of Halloween...

(as long as it's not blinking we're okay!!)

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Untidy Shop said:
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Yesterday, Sunday AEST the Australian Supercar Championship came to the historic Bathhurst Circut in central New South Wales. This annual race has always produced unexpected results and spectacular action for 1000km. Yesterday was even more 'interesting'!

Read a report and watch the highlight video at -

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-10-13/morris-might-retire-after-long-awaited-bathurst-triumph/5808026
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Great coverage!  Thanks for sharing!!  Big bad Aussie V8's always a treat! 

I really miss Australia.  Was lucky enough to visit waaaaaaay back... probably 1997 or 98?  Absolutely gorgeous place.  Largest steak I've ever had too... lol.
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Thanks PHIL, not just Aussie V8s anymore, that was a Merc than was taken into the wall by a GM Aus Holden. This year there was Volvo too! The cartoonist Mark Knight expressed this European influence very well -

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Untidy Shop said:
previouslyK119Phil said:
Untidy Shop said:
[size=14pt]

Yesterday, Sunday AEST the Australian Supercar Championship came to the historic Bathhurst Circut in central New South Wales. This annual race has always produced unexpected results and spectacular action for 1000km. Yesterday was even more 'interesting'!

Read a report and watch the highlight video at -

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2014-10-13/morris-might-retire-after-long-awaited-bathurst-triumph/5808026
Click to expand...

Great coverage!  Thanks for sharing!!  Big bad Aussie V8's always a treat! 

I really miss Australia.  Was lucky enough to visit waaaaaaay back... probably 1997 or 98?  Absolutely gorgeous place.  Largest steak I've ever had too... lol.
Click to expand...

[size=14pt]

Thanks PHIL, not just Aussie V8s anymore, that was a Merc than was taken into the wall by a GM Aus Holden. This year there was Volvo too! The cartoonist Mark Knight expressed this European influence very well -

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[big grin] [big grin] [big grin]
 
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