Benjamin Miles Keaton & Corey Nicholas Rudl - Tribute Thread

http://www.nbc4.tv/news/4562562/detail.html#

"LOS ANGELES -- One person was killed Thursday in a crash at California Speedway in Fontana.

A private car club was renting the speedway at the time of the crash.

A Porsche Carrera GT crashed into a retaining wall and came to rest on the track's infield. Authorities said two people were in the vehicle at the time of the crash.

One person was pronounced dead at the scene.

The second person in the car was transported by Mercy Air to Arrowhead Regional Medical Center. That person's condition was unknown."

Edit: updated the title. Sad day...

 

Anyone we know? It was the FOC event

http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=59288

http://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/showthread.php?t=58438

 

Shlt, I don't recognize that one with what looks to be the Porsche red interior. Very unfortunate. It makes you wonder as to whether these track days are worth it. Obviously not in this guys case.

More pics here:

http://www.nbc4.tv/slideshow/news/4562709/detail.html
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They are saying on 6speedonline that it may be benlj

 

**UPDATE**

second person has died.

 

That really sucks to see anything like that happen. It absolutely makes you think twice about track days. FYI, the story on NBC has been updated to say that the second person died as well.

The structure of the car itself seems like it held up amazingly well. I would assume that it was probably the mass of the helmets that caused spinal injury. Makes you wonder if a HANS system would have prevented this....

 

I tried calling his phone, no answere, no email reply since this morning which is unusall. God please dont tell me its ben, im so sorry for the family if it was. please post if you find out for sure whats going on.

 

I'm going to be sick.....

It's Ben

 

how do you ****ing know that?

 

Condolences to friends and family.

 

I know you are upset too but chill.

I called a few people in the FOC.

 

Very sad. Damn.........

 

All,
I just talked to Ben's wife. She told me to inform everyone that it was Ben. Please contact me if you need more information regarding the funeral. 619-838-8897. I will be in contact with his wife. I do not know arrangments as of yet so give me a call in a couple of days.

Thanks,
Dave Bhuta

 

I didn't know Ben other than his posts on here, but this is horrible to hear. My thoughs are with his friends and family....

 

My deepest condolensces to the families
This is a very tragic accident.
My deepest prayers are with them.
Jean-Louis

 

Same here. My condolensces.

 

R.I.P Ben

He was one of those guys who made me enjoy spending time on car forums, we were in disagreement most of the times but made up recently, I will miss him and pray for his family.
He left a wife and a baby daughter.

 

Wow.. It's always shocking to hear especially when it hits close to home. My condolences to the family.

 

All,
If you have any one of Ben's phone #'s please do not try calling him. His wife has his phone and as you can imagine is incredibly upset. We do not need to upset her more.

thanks,

Bhuta

 

I've just learned about this tragic news... I'm shocked and deeply saddened.

My deepest heartfelt condolences go out to the family of Ben and his passenger. This is definitely a very tragic loss to our community. May they rest in peace.

Dave, please keep us all informed if there will be a memorial service...

Byron

 

HOLY S**T !!

Sincere condolences and prayers to Ben’s Family!

Anyone know the identity of the passenger ?

 

Wow,

My prayers are with his friends and family........

 

Byron,
I will post funeral arrangements as I find out about them

Dave Bhuta

 

sorry i called before i knew

Now that its official I would like to say: thanks for being the coolest enthusiest and sharing your skills and knowledge. I will miss you, I will be thinking of the familys these next few days. Im terribly sorry, I knew it wasnt his fault. RIP Ben Keaton. This pic is for you.
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My condolences to his friends and family