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  1. mambodave

    mambodave Formula Junior

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    #1 mambodave, Sep 29, 2007
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  2. rbf41000

    rbf41000 Formula Junior

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    #2 rbf41000, Sep 29, 2007
    Real bummer
    Glad you are ok
    Looks like a lot of fire at the front end of the car, did the gas tank catch on fire?

    Whats next?

    Russell
     
  3. Doug Kless

    Doug Kless Formula Junior

    May 24, 2004
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    #3 Doug Kless, Sep 29, 2007
    I'm still beside myself. Can't believe that happend....It'll be interesting to see how the situation is handled and what they do to rectify things.

    Great seeing you and Tracey today. Call ya later.

    DK
     
  4. mambodave

    mambodave Formula Junior

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    #4 mambodave, Sep 29, 2007
    It exploded in the rear, then spread to the front up the passenger side. Im not sure if the gas tank did or not. It had a full tank. They pryed open the front and got the fire out.

    As for whats next Russ.. Ill take a page from your book. Its a HUGE secret.

    Thanks Doug. I still cant belive it myself. Im sure it will get worked out.
     
  5. L8Braker

    L8Braker Formula 3

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    #5 L8Braker, Sep 29, 2007
    That sucks Dave!! I heard about it through the grape vine but didn't know it was your car. Glad you are ok.
     
  6. byronn5

    byronn5 Karting

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    Ross
    #6 byronn5, Sep 29, 2007
    Wow! Glad you're okay, but definitely sorry about the car.
     
  7. Juan-Manuel Fantango

    Juan-Manuel Fantango F1 World Champ
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    #7 Juan-Manuel Fantango, Sep 29, 2007
    When I saw the car on the track, I said that's the one I would want. I was shocked when standing there by John Fingers WSC, they said you know that Yellow turbo that just left here, it burned to the ground 5 miles from here! We were floored!! Good to see you doing so well, we look forward to seeing your new 360!
     
  8. No Doubt

    No Doubt Seven Time F1 World Champ

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    #8 No Doubt, Sep 29, 2007
    Glad that you're OK. Everything else is just parts.


    Couple of thoughts:
    #1. Why does a car that is lighter than my 348 have power steering in the first place?

    #2. Please, please install an engine bay fire extinguisher in your next car.
     
  9. stuckinkuwait

    stuckinkuwait Formula Junior

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    #9 stuckinkuwait, Sep 30, 2007
    Glad to hear that you are ok. The car can be replaced, you can't!
     
  10. rated///M

    rated///M Formula Junior

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    #10 rated///M, Sep 30, 2007
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    Dave,

    I'm glad to hear you're okay, I simply can't believe this happened. I'd be interested to find out the culprit, give us some insight of how it unfolded, though. (Did you just being to smell something burning, or was it something that was just all-the-sudden?)

    Atleast my last glimpse of it was when it was out there gleaming @ the LMS paddock on that Saturday afternoon....
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  11. mambodave

    mambodave Formula Junior

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    #11 mambodave, Sep 30, 2007
    I will post when its all over. My ins company an counsel said not to post anything on it yet. I think i know what happend, but Im going to wait and see the final report before i post something on here that could damage anyones rep. (at least untill its proven)


    Thanks for all the kind comments everyone.
     
  12. tervuren

    tervuren Formula 3

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    #12 tervuren, Sep 30, 2007
    Ouch, I heard about it Saturday.
     
  13. BT

    BT F1 World Champ
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    #13 BT, Oct 2, 2007
    Sorry to read about this! Glad you are okay, but that was one really nice Porsche.
    BT
     
  14. HUTCH91TR

    HUTCH91TR F1 Rookie

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    #14 HUTCH91TR, Oct 2, 2007
    Dave - I'm glad no one was hurt. The car can always be replaced.
     

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