SAVVYBOY-Crashed his GT3RS!!!
May 28, 2010 | 10:45 AM
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SAVVYBOY-Crashed his GT3RS!!! This is copied and pasted, but they are Pete's words.
I know I'm speaking on behalf of everyone when I say "THANK GOD YOU'RE ALRIGHT!!"
From Pete-
It is going to get public so I might as well announce it and clear the air. My RS went into the pit wall at Thunderhill today. It occured after exiting turn 15, and the track was wet.
Aside from a nasty bruise where the airbag exploded into my arm while I was still trying to steer my way out, I am fine but the car is probably totaled. I have track day insurance.
*The group sponsoring this event is ultra professional and safe and had nothing to do with my off* Nor did any other drivers.
The facts behind why this occured (driver error or mechanical failure) will be explored and when they are fully known I will share. Need to carefully examine the car which will be done as soon as possible.
I did not j-hook it, did not get into the exit berm or the puddle beside it, steering wheel was straight, car was straight, and throttle application was measured and moderate. I ALWAYS drive with PSM and Traction control activated.
The car was straight and settled, then it was instantly sideways.
The car impacted the pit wall on the RF, went airborne while similtanously rotating the passenger side and right rear into the wall, and landed back on its feet.
I have never had a serious off, never even came close to a scary moment in my RS. Handling was always forgiving, benign and progressive.
One person has seen the video and I won't post it becuase I don't want to scare newbies and/or risk hurting the activity that I love so much. Aside from getting ahead of the inevitable 2nd /3rd hand reports, my reason for posting is this:
Let my incident be your lesson. My HANS device saved my neck. My full face helmet with visor saved my corneas from my airbag. My 6 point harness spead the impact evenly over my body. Forget the loud exhaust, wheels, and other various bells and whistles and invest in proper safety gear before anything else.
Stuff can happen to anybody at anytime. Be safe.
I know I'm speaking on behalf of everyone when I say "THANK GOD YOU'RE ALRIGHT!!"
From Pete-
It is going to get public so I might as well announce it and clear the air. My RS went into the pit wall at Thunderhill today. It occured after exiting turn 15, and the track was wet.
Aside from a nasty bruise where the airbag exploded into my arm while I was still trying to steer my way out, I am fine but the car is probably totaled. I have track day insurance.
*The group sponsoring this event is ultra professional and safe and had nothing to do with my off* Nor did any other drivers.
The facts behind why this occured (driver error or mechanical failure) will be explored and when they are fully known I will share. Need to carefully examine the car which will be done as soon as possible.
I did not j-hook it, did not get into the exit berm or the puddle beside it, steering wheel was straight, car was straight, and throttle application was measured and moderate. I ALWAYS drive with PSM and Traction control activated.
The car was straight and settled, then it was instantly sideways.
The car impacted the pit wall on the RF, went airborne while similtanously rotating the passenger side and right rear into the wall, and landed back on its feet.
I have never had a serious off, never even came close to a scary moment in my RS. Handling was always forgiving, benign and progressive.
One person has seen the video and I won't post it becuase I don't want to scare newbies and/or risk hurting the activity that I love so much. Aside from getting ahead of the inevitable 2nd /3rd hand reports, my reason for posting is this:
Let my incident be your lesson. My HANS device saved my neck. My full face helmet with visor saved my corneas from my airbag. My 6 point harness spead the impact evenly over my body. Forget the loud exhaust, wheels, and other various bells and whistles and invest in proper safety gear before anything else.
Stuff can happen to anybody at anytime. Be safe.
May 28, 2010 | 10:51 AM
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Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 6,295
From: Gobbles Air Force Base
Let my incident be your lesson. My HANS device saved my neck. My full face helmet with visor saved my corneas from my airbag. My 6 point harness spead the impact evenly over my body. Forget the loud exhaust, wheels, and other various bells and whistles and invest in proper safety gear before anything else.
Glad he is ok and sharing the lessons learned.
May 28, 2010 | 10:59 AM
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Posts: 31,554
From: Zoo York
"Let my incident be your lesson. My HANS device saved my neck. My full face helmet with visor saved my corneas from my airbag. My 6 point harness spread the impact evenly over my body. Forget the loud exhaust, wheels, and other various bells and whistles and invest in proper safety gear before anything else."
AMEN!
AMEN!
