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Lynnie

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Apr 18, 2007
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Caught a bit of it on the late news~~~~~who got airborn? Can't believe that driver survived that crash!!!!
 

beachmouse

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From what I've seen of auto racing crashes over the years, the longer and more spectacular a crash looks, the better the chance of survival, provided the cabin of the car remains intact. Physics of it all say that you're decelerating in those circumstances and the more energy/momentum you can bleed off before you hit something that makes you come to a full stop, the better off you are.

The times when it's bad are when you hit a retaining wall straight on at 200+ mph.
 

Lynnie

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Apr 18, 2007
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It was sweet, smilin' Carl Edwards that got airborne.:love:
Those cars are very safe. Did you figure me to be a NASCAR fan Lynnie? :D


No, I didn't, Miss Danica! But, we have to talk about your bike.....what kind? I went to Sturgis a few years ago......did you figure me for that? :D Pretty funn trip, but once is enough, or maybe once a decade. I could go again now.


From what I've seen of auto racing crashes over the years, the longer and more spectacular a crash looks, the better the chance of survival, provided the cabin of the car remains intact. Physics of it all say that you're decelerating in those circumstances and the more energy/momentum you can bleed off before you hit something that makes you come to a full stop, the better off you are.

The times when it's bad are when you hit a retaining wall straight on at 200+ mph.

Scary! I like how he walked up to the finish line! Great attitude!

:clap:
 

tebo

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Nov 12, 2007
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Carl Edwards mentioned after the race, how much he would like NASCAR to remove the restrictor plates from the cars at DEGA. This would only launch the cars further into the stands. We know that would only make the race more deadly. Carl is a good racer and nice guy, but maybe he needed to calm down and relax a little before he made this statement. He doestn't want this, I don't believe.:blink:
 
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