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NASCAR - Ryan Newman in serious but stable condition following fiery crash | |
RepublicofTexas
 User ID: 78482774  United States02/17/2020 10:32 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Did anyone see the liquid gushing from the car. It couldn't have been gasoline, maybe coolant? Quoting: Mental Case I was so afraid that it was going to ignite ------------------ I believe those cars run on alcohol. They run on E 15 The specialized NASCAR fuel is Sunoco Green E15, a 98 octane, unleaded fuel blend specifically engineered for high-performance engines and race cars. It’s called Green E15 because the racing fuel is actually green in color. I need to get a sample and test it to see what all is in it. Sounds interesting. You can buy it online. It cost just under $75 for a 5 gallon bucket. Not sure about shipping. All I need is less than 25 mL. Guess I can see what the leftover does in a coal roller though. Make America Strong Again Make America Sexy Again I'm fukken this monkey, you just shut up and hold the tail." |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 20250509 United States02/17/2020 10:32 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | ... Quoting: jt210 Yeah, omens or not.. he needs to go sell insurance and be done with this. You only get one miracle. He's been racing forever and has millions, literally no reason for him not to retire after this. You saw the crash, right? He has kids. No millions will ever replace them. :stop: Hence why I said he should retire, there's no reason for him to still be doing this. My bad.. My reading comprehension is lacking at times. Carry on.  |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 76971092 United States02/17/2020 10:32 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | ... Quoting: Five-seveN1775 While some drivers, maybe even most, were wearing a HANS device when Dale died, it was not a requirement. He hated anything that restricted his movement in the car. His seat was short, his helmet was open face and he did not wear a HANS device. It was his death that caused NASCAR to require the HANS device. However, after Adam Petty died the previous year, NASCAR should have implemented that change before the 2001 Daytona 500. Dale Sr. would likely have survived his crash. It was my understanding that his seatbelt wasn't buckled.  Seat belt attach point failed in Sr's crash NASCAR was trying to make Simpson the fall guy. It was not the seat belt. it was the attach point not the belt, try reading. |
| Jeff_43
User ID: 78479941 United States02/17/2020 10:32 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Did anyone see the liquid gushing from the car. It couldn't have been gasoline, maybe coolant? Quoting: Mental Case I was so afraid that it was going to ignite ------------------ I believe those cars run on alcohol. They run on gasoline. Rear gear oil and maybe some gas leaking. They use straight water for coolant, antifreeze will burn. E85 That is not correct. A lot of people think that because they have E85 around the fuel filler but that is just an advertisement |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 77376498 United States02/17/2020 10:33 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | |
| Jeff_43
User ID: 78479941 United States02/17/2020 10:34 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I drove a petty car around Daytona for 12 laps back in 2014 Man I would no it all day if they would let me. You are about to get very jealous...the guy I knew (gonna find him again) has one of this old 43 cars..one he raced. Not sure what year. You are correct I am very jealous. |
| Copperhead
User ID: 78321461 United States02/17/2020 10:34 PM  Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | OH wow..I used to know a guy that worked for PETTY...yes, the KING. He would do anything he could for you. You are right, they take safety very seriously. The 43 in my name here is for Petty Old enough to remember this? I was watching this live and thought he was gone. He was my favorite back in the day. [link to www.youtube.com (secure)] |
| TidesofTruth
User ID: 10577264 United States02/17/2020 10:35 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 78448045 United States02/17/2020 10:35 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | That crash was unavoidable and had he died it was an accident. Quoting: Jeff_43 There have been crashes that were avoidable in NASCAR that have killed people. This one comes to mind. I will not embed the video because it is a fatal crash that should have never happened. The poor guy had crashed and was fine. He told his crew on the radio he was fine, long after it was over another car comes in and T-Bones him at full speed. She did not even try to slow or avoid him. [link to www.youtube.com (secure)] Looks like Renshaw already had a date with the wall. Way off the line, unless he got out of the gas and put her to the wall. Like they said, there were no spotters in place. |
| TheTruthMonger™
(OP) User ID: 72738806 United States02/17/2020 10:36 PM  Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | That crash was unavoidable and had he died it was an accident. Quoting: Jeff_43 There have been crashes that were avoidable in NASCAR that have killed people. This one comes to mind. I will not embed the video because it is a fatal crash that should have never happened. The poor guy had crashed and was fine. He told his crew on the radio he was fine, long after it was over another car comes in and T-Bones him at full speed. She did not even try to slow or avoid him. [link to www.youtube.com (secure)] Damn. i had forgotten that incident. funny how they called it Concord there. Used to call it Harrisburg too. they never do that anymore, its always Charlotte now... |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 78448045 United States02/17/2020 10:38 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | ... Quoting: Jeff_43 They run on E 15 The specialized NASCAR fuel is Sunoco Green E15, a 98 octane, unleaded fuel blend specifically engineered for high-performance engines and race cars. It’s called Green E15 because the racing fuel is actually green in color. I need to get a sample and test it to see what all is in it. Sounds interesting. You can buy it online. It cost just under $75 for a 5 gallon bucket. Not sure about shipping. All I need is less than 25 mL. Guess I can see what the leftover does in a gross polluter though. Fixed it for ya! |
| Jeff_43
User ID: 78479941 United States02/17/2020 10:39 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | OH wow..I used to know a guy that worked for PETTY...yes, the KING. He would do anything he could for you. You are right, they take safety very seriously. The 43 in my name here is for Petty Old enough to remember this? I was watching this live and thought he was gone. He was my favorite back in the day. [link to www.youtube.com (secure)] Yep I remember that... I watched i live and just knew he was dead..I am actually 52 years old |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 78448045 United States02/17/2020 10:42 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | ... Quoting: FeedYourHead OH wow..I used to know a guy that worked for PETTY...yes, the KING. He would do anything he could for you. You are right, they take safety very seriously. The 43 in my name here is for Petty Old enough to remember this? I was watching this live and thought he was gone. He was my favorite back in the day. [link to www.youtube.com (secure)] Yep I remember that... I watched i live and just knew he was dead..I am actually 52 years old Then he ran the next race with a broken leg. |
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| Jeff_43
User ID: 78479941 United States02/17/2020 10:45 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Old enough to remember this? I was watching this live and thought he was gone. He was my favorite back in the day. [link to www.youtube.com (secure)] Yep I remember that... I watched i live and just knew he was dead..I am actually 52 years old Then he ran the next race with a broken leg. he was and still is a tough man |
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| Billy Ringo
User ID: 75162463 United States02/17/2020 10:47 PM  Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | A blessing he is alive. Hopefully there will be no long-lasting injuries but based on what I saw of the crash, it's time to be thankful simply because he's alive. I am Billy Ringo and I approve of this message. Paid for by belligerent derelicts for Ringo. |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 78486733 United States02/17/2020 10:48 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | That crash was unavoidable and had he died it was an accident. Quoting: Jeff_43 There have been crashes that were avoidable in NASCAR that have killed people. This one comes to mind. I will not embed the video because it is a fatal crash that should have never happened. The poor guy had crashed and was fine. He told his crew on the radio he was fine, long after it was over another car comes in and T-Bones him at full speed. She did not even try to slow or avoid him. [link to www.youtube.com (secure)] You can see her lock up the brakes a millisecond before impact |
| Jeff_43
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| Nine's
User ID: 78476621 United States02/17/2020 10:50 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | well good...just wondering what it would take to make all cars crash proof and survivable for us normal folks Quoting: bcjams They have some fairly remarkable safety things in their cars don't they? Like 5 point safety harnesses and the neck harness they implemented after Dale Earnhardt's tragic death. Wonder if they have those blow up suits that motorcyclists use that inflate on impact or a sudden change of movement. Either way, praying for him and his family. Horrible thing to happen. |
| Jeff_43
User ID: 78479941 United States02/17/2020 10:51 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 78485597 United States02/17/2020 10:53 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 78491726 02/17/2020 10:54 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | That crash was unavoidable and had he died it was an accident. Quoting: Jeff_43 There have been crashes that were avoidable in NASCAR that have killed people. This one comes to mind. I will not embed the video because it is a fatal crash that should have never happened. The poor guy had crashed and was fine. He told his crew on the radio he was fine, long after it was over another car comes in and T-Bones him at full speed. She did not even try to slow or avoid him. [link to www.youtube.com (secure)] Damn. i had forgotten that incident. funny how they called it Concord there. Used to call it Harrisburg too. they never do that anymore, its always Charlotte now... And Newman took a direct hit in the door Same way Upside down Thank God he was sliding Still in shock he survived |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 78448045 United States02/17/2020 10:56 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | ... Quoting: Copperhead Old enough to remember this? I was watching this live and thought he was gone. He was my favorite back in the day. [link to www.youtu.com (secure)] Yep I remember that... I watched i live and just knew he was dead..I am actually 52 years old Then he ran the next race with a broken leg. he was and still is a tough man In 1994, the weekend Davey Allison died, he had just had a major emergency surgery, and still fulfilled his commitment for an appearance. Davey was to be there too, several other drivers took his place. |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 78448045 United States02/17/2020 10:58 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | |
| Jeff_43
User ID: 78479941 United States02/17/2020 10:58 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | That crash was unavoidable and had he died it was an accident. Quoting: Jeff_43 There have been crashes that were avoidable in NASCAR that have killed people. This one comes to mind. I will not embed the video because it is a fatal crash that should have never happened. The poor guy had crashed and was fine. He told his crew on the radio he was fine, long after it was over another car comes in and T-Bones him at full speed. She did not even try to slow or avoid him. [link to www.youtube.com (secure)] Damn. i had forgotten that incident. funny how they called it Concord there. Used to call it Harrisburg too. they never do that anymore, its always Charlotte now... And Newman took a direct hit in the door Same way Upside down Thank God he was sliding Still in shock he survived He was in the air and still moving in the same direction at a pretty good speed. Had he been sitting on the track still, there is no way he would have lived and chances are Corey LaJoie would be hurt pretty bad as well. |
| Jeff_43
User ID: 78479941 United States02/17/2020 11:01 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | ... Quoting: Jeff_43 Yep I remember that... I watched i live and just knew he was dead..I am actually 52 years old Then he ran the next race with a broken leg. he was and still is a tough man In 1994, the weekend Davey Allison died, he had just had a major emergency surgery, and still fulfilled his commitment for an appearance. Davey was to be there too, several other drivers took his place. Davey wold have been a superstar in nascar as well as Adam Petty. Both died way too soon. |
| Jeff_43
User ID: 78479941 United States02/17/2020 11:02 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I am almost as happy for Corey LaJoie as I am for Ryan. Quoting: Jeff_43 Had he died, I think it would have killed Corey's career in racing as well. I disagree. Nobody in their right mind can blame Lajoie for that. NO I mean Corey LaJoie would blame Corey LaJoie not anyone else |
| TheTruthMonger™
(OP) User ID: 72738806 United States02/17/2020 11:03 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | I am almost as happy for Corey LaJoie as I am for Ryan. Quoting: Jeff_43 Had he died, I think it would have killed Corey's career in racing as well. I disagree. Nobody in their right mind can blame Lajoie for that. Lajoie wouldve blamed himself ...hence he wouldn't have been in his right mind. |
| RepublicofTexas
User ID: 78482774 United States02/17/2020 11:03 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | ... Quoting: RepublicofTexas I need to get a sample and test it to see what all is in it. Sounds interesting. You can buy it online. It cost just under $75 for a 5 gallon bucket. Not sure about shipping. All I need is less than 25 mL. Guess I can see what the leftover does in a gross polluter though. Fixed it for ya! Can't afford one of the new cars that runs on Ray-O-Vac's, stuck with it. Sure comes in handy with recent floods in Houston. Make America Strong Again Make America Sexy Again I'm fukken this monkey, you just shut up and hold the tail." |
