mr4teth Posted May 29, 2008 Report Share Posted May 29, 2008 I wasn't sure where to post this and I hope the owner isn't a member here but ........ A buddy of mine was at the Pittsburgh Raceway Park last night and watched an obvious 1st time drag racer bash his GT500 up! This little spin out followed his first run of 18.5. The PIC only shows the front damage. He also rippled the rear quarter and scratched up the rear bumper. ....... Think he'll remember to remove his foot from the throttle next time he turns the car sideways? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rpretzel Posted May 29, 2008 Report Share Posted May 29, 2008 D'OH! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RStangsOC Posted May 29, 2008 Report Share Posted May 29, 2008 I wasn't sure where to post this and I hope the owner isn't a member here but ........ A buddy of mine was at the Pittsburgh Raceway Park last night and watched an obvious 1st time drag racer bash his GT500 up! This little spin out followed his first run of 18.5. The PIC only shows the front damage. He also rippled the rear quarter and scratched up the rear bumper. ....... Think he'll remember to remove his foot from the throttle next time he turns the car sideways? A DRAG RACE? Obviously this person never learned John Force's first rule of Drag Racing - DONT TURN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ingram4868 Posted May 29, 2008 Report Share Posted May 29, 2008 A little Turtle Wax ICE and it will look like new. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vogon Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 I wasn't sure where to post this and I hope the owner isn't a member here but ........ A buddy of mine was at the Pittsburgh Raceway Park last night and watched an obvious 1st time drag racer bash his GT500 up! This little spin out followed his first run of 18.5. 18.5? I ran close to that with my new 1978 Toyota Corolla SR-5. -- 20.5 @ 62 mph... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RStangsOC Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 18.5? I ran close to that with my new 1978 Toyota Corolla SR-5. -- 20.5 @ 62 mph... I THINK I can do that on my bike - and I am in HORIBLE shape Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FormerGmc Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 I THINK I can do that on my bike - and I am in HORIBLE shape That bike better have a motor Page! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pony Ride Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 18.5 ? is that an 1/8 mile track? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old guy Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 Let's not be so jovial and critical of somebody who had a mishap. It's really too bad that he damaged his car. If it was his first time down the track, it'll probably be his last... which is a shame. Let's lighten up a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckySnake Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 Let's not be so jovial and critical of somebody who had a mishap. It's really too bad that he damaged his car. If it was his first time down the track, it'll probably be his last... which is a shame. Let's lighten up a bit. Minor damage. The guy at least had the balls to give it a try. I hope he is able to give it another try after riding with someone to get a little schooling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrfarmdog Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 He was lucky. I would consider myself fortunate to have that little damage at the track in an accident. It could have been much worse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiaCobra Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 That's one of the reasons i'm hesitant to take it to the track. I don't mind breaking it, just don't wanna bend it !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprint200 Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 On my "first ever" trip to a drag strip in November of '06, my GT500 had just passed the 500 mile mark on the odometer. My first pass was a respectable (for a first-timer), and uneventful 13.4 My second pass had me staring at the concrete wall just past the 60' mark.......................... :eek5: So, I tried it again.........................and was staring at the "OTHER" wall............... So I can imagine how this guy feels. Oh, and that was the day I decided road racing was a LOT more FUN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RStangsOC Posted May 30, 2008 Report Share Posted May 30, 2008 On my "first ever" trip to a drag strip in November of '06, my GT500 had just passed the 500 mile mark on the odometer. My first pass was a respectable (for a first-timer), and uneventful 13.4 My second pass had me staring at the concrete wall just past the 60' mark.......................... :eek5: So, I tried it again.........................and was staring at the "OTHER" wall............... So I can imagine how this guy feels. Oh, and that was the day I decided road racing was a LOT more FUN And SOOOO many people think driving on a drag strip is easy (I get hassled all the time by the Nissan guys here at work - because although I enjoy road racing and autox, I also like drag racing). Imagine trying to keep 8,000 HP going straight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprint200 Posted May 31, 2008 Report Share Posted May 31, 2008 And SOOOO many people think driving on a drag strip is easy (I get hassled all the time by the Nissan guys here at work - because although I enjoy road racing and autox, I also like drag racing). Imagine trying to keep 8,000 HP going straight Not that I've mastered road racing either................I got passed by a Honduhhhh last month at Hallett. He was a 10/10ths driver and a bit outta control, but.................... There's just usually a LOT more "run-off" on a road course and a garden hose usually fixes her right up On the bright side, I passed several Porsche's, an Elise and a 350Z..............It's all about the driver...........at the strip or in the twisties............... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vogon Posted May 31, 2008 Report Share Posted May 31, 2008 When I ran my Corolla in '79 or so, it was the only time I had run the quarter mile. I went because my brother was racing his Vega - with a 454 in it. Yikes! And for $5 more than the entry fee to watch, I could get a pit pass and race (so to speak). So I tried it... I couldn't hear my 1.8L engine, because of the Charger in the other lane. I had to watch the tach to make sure it was still running. And with my full-face Bell helmet, I felt ridiculous. But I didn't stall, and I got my time card. It wasn't as easy as I thought... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiaCobra Posted May 31, 2008 Report Share Posted May 31, 2008 My buddy and I took his Duster bracket racing once. He told me as soon as he gets bumped out, i could take the car down the track. I was kinda grateful he made it to the final round. I really didn't want to drive a 10:80 car on slicks down the 1/4 mile for the first time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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