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Discussion in 'Ferrari Discussion (not model specific)' started by Mr. V, Apr 13, 2012.

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  1. Mr. V

    Mr. V Formula 3

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    #1 Mr. V, Apr 13, 2012
    Don't underestimate the importance of quality protective racing gear.

    [ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_n5ECTIoKLk&feature=youtube_gdata_player[/ame]
     
  2. texasmr2

    texasmr2 Two Time F1 World Champ
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    #2 texasmr2, Apr 13, 2012
  3. roadracer311

    roadracer311 Formula 3

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    #3 roadracer311, Apr 14, 2012
    I'm wondering what the safety guy had on his to-do list that was more important than keeping the driver's head from bouncing off the ground as he woke up.

    I woke up one time wandering around the pits, didn't know how I got there. People who have hit their heads can be counted on to act and move in goofy ways.
     
  4. Ryan S.

    Ryan S. Two Time F1 World Champ
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    #4 Ryan S., Apr 14, 2012
    hate this one...
     
  5. PSk

    PSk F1 World Champ

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    #5 PSk, Apr 14, 2012
    What about Porsche driver?

    Pete
     
  6. kerrari

    kerrari Two Time F1 World Champ

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    #6 kerrari, Apr 14, 2012
    Unbelievable... would love to hear / read the driver's story and if he ended up OK?
     
  7. Ney

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    #7 Ney, Apr 14, 2012
    While he was standing, he did not quite "walk away". In fact this crash ended his career, with the biggest injury coming from the melted visor coming in contact with his face.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tetsuya_Ota
     
  8. CornersWell

    CornersWell F1 Rookie

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    #8 CornersWell, Apr 14, 2012
    This was my recollection, too. Did not walk away. Never raced again. BIG lawsuit.

    For me, this crash is up there with the Barbazza/Dale T-bone at RA.

    CW
     
  9. venusone

    venusone F1 Rookie

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    #9 venusone, Apr 14, 2012
    Face it: driving a race car has its risks despite modern safety technology. I would think everyone living in this fast lane is somewhat prepared. The risk of death in this profession is higher than average than for others in the same pay scale. Sometimes a major crash produces a miracle survival story but not always. Racing would not be so popular without risk of death.
     
  10. DeSoto

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    #10 DeSoto, Apr 14, 2012
    The other guy had only a broken leg and managed to get out of the car in time.
     
  11. Mr. V

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    #11 Mr. V, Apr 14, 2012
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    I titled the post after being stunned and amazed when the Ferrari driver got up and walked (OK, he stumbled): I thought for sure he'd been killed and I couldn't believe he not only survived, but could get up under his own power.

    His car had been burning so intensely that I never expected him to make it.
     

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