Experienced Competetion Drivers..., What did this guy do wrong? |
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Experienced Competetion Drivers..., What did this guy do wrong? |
MikeInMunich |
Aug 31 2017, 02:16 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 392 Joined: 19-November 13 From: Munich, Germany Member No.: 16,674 Region Association: None |
Hey Guys! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wavey.gif)
I can't figure out what happened in this crash, which you may or may not have seen on You Tube. You can easily find it by searching "914 Accident". Here is the URL: https://youtu.be/BHYYlTZIZQ4 I estimate that in the video the guy covers about 125m in 3 seconds (while sliding), which is 2500 per minute...150 km/hr or 91 mph. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) So he's going into a curve which isn't sharp at just under 100 MPH with nearly optimum tires and suspension, and he loses it. I can't speak from experience at all here. I've never been in a curve at that speed, athough I can say that my car, with 195-50 Goodrich G-Force Sport Comps (HIGHLY recommend, by the way, (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)) front AND rear sway bars and Bilstine performance struts, can easily handle much sharper turns (exit ramps) at about 60 MPH with no problem. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif) I'm interested in hearing opinions of what happened here and why he seems to have not counter steered at all to regain control. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) Looking forward to your comments, opinions and insights! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) Thanks! By the way, anybody heading over to Munich for the Oktoberfest? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer3.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif) M.i.M. |
Cracker |
Aug 31 2017, 04:22 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,148 Joined: 2-February 10 From: Atlanta (area) Member No.: 11,316 Region Association: South East States |
The photog is a convenient scapegoat but in reality he screwed himself regardless. That car should NOT have been allowed to race with that shit-box cage. Luckily for him, he crashed very early in the run...
PS: I did not see the link but I believe it is the fool who kicked the teener. If so, he is an idiot driving above his limits as Rob stated. BTW: He lifted and paid the price... T |
MikeInMunich |
Aug 31 2017, 05:43 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 392 Joined: 19-November 13 From: Munich, Germany Member No.: 16,674 Region Association: None |
The photog is a convenient scapegoat but in reality he screwed himself regardless. That car should NOT have been allowed to race with that shit-box cage. Luckily for him, he crashed very early in the run... PS: I did not see the link but I believe it is the fool who kicked the teener. If so, he is an idiot driving above his limits as Rob stated. BTW: He lifted and paid the price... T I don't see how it's evident that the cage was significantly inferior. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) |
porschetub |
Sep 1 2017, 12:43 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,756 Joined: 25-July 15 From: New Zealand Member No.: 18,995 Region Association: None |
The photog is a convenient scapegoat but in reality he screwed himself regardless. That car should NOT have been allowed to race with that shit-box cage. Luckily for him, he crashed very early in the run... PS: I did not see the link but I believe it is the fool who kicked the teener. If so, he is an idiot driving above his limits as Rob stated. BTW: He lifted and paid the price... T I don't see how it's evident that the cage was significantly inferior. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) You didn't say if you raced or had racecar experience or building them,.....answer soon. |
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