that is a considerable amount of damage... he turned way too late on that turn. i imagine he might of even had some wheel hop when coming to the top of the slight incline.
it seems like the s197 mustang roof does not hold up too well in the event of a roll over. i have seem many pictures of stangs with collapsed roofs... i think if i ever take the car to a track, i might want to consider a cage.
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I saw the original post from the driver on another forum. I have taken these pieces from the thread if anyone is interested in reading. Minus the vid which is already posted.
"Hey All,
I really had fun at my HPDE on 10/13-14 at Thunderhill. Unfortunately I had a mishap during my second session on Sunday.
So, I broke out different parts of the video.
Here is the first part at full speed. Two mistakes here: First, I missed the checkered flag, so I was driving harder that I may have if I had seen it. Second, I didn't brake on the uphill to the turn, so I carried too much speed into the next braking point and didn't scrub-off enough. I had been braking on the uphill, but didn't this time - Brain Fart, I guess. A very expensive brain fart.
I walked away with a strained neck and a sore lower back. The Shelby...not so good. I had a CG-Lock on my belt, so my butt stayed planted in the seat. I feel that is the main reason I didn't bash my head against the roof. Both doors still open and close, and the engine is running when I stopped rolling. I think these cars a fairly well built. I don't mind the pork-factor so much now.
I feel badly about the whole thing. There is no disposition on the car, yet. I'm waiting to hear from the ins. co. and the body shop. I may buy it back if totaled and put the drivetrain in my '65 GT coupe."
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What a nasty track! Uphill straightaway ending with a tight blind curve and sand. Why don't they just put in a big pothole there to further liven things up. You won't see my car on that ....hole course.
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If I'm not mistaken, isn't that the same guy who had that obnoxious passenger(who wouldn't shut up)? That little hand wave as he passed slower cars reminds me of them. Seems the driver wasn't very familiar with the track, he came in too hot for that short, tight right hander on a decline, what a shame..........................
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I hope that was not his daily driver !! usually when I go to the track with my bike I never take my "street" riding bike you eventually go down the damage is significant . Beat on the old bike with the race plastics instead !! :)
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Whoa~! What a terrible day for the driver and car........just a little reminder that 500 ponies in one stable can sure be a lot to handle...even for someone used to racing at the track. Glad to see he was ok.......as bad as the car looked afterwards he could have been a lot harder to repair!
Things like this always make me think twice before being a show-off and trying to impress someone with my car. It only takes a second!
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If I'm not mistaken, isn't that the same guy who had that obnoxious passenger(who wouldn't shut up)? That little hand wave as he passed slower cars reminds me of them. Seems the driver wasn't very familiar with the track, he came in too hot for that short, tight right hander on a decline, what a shame..........................
I remember that video! Don't know if it was the same guy. I think it's a different track. The hand gestures are required. The guy in front gestures to let you know he is letting you pass. I guess you have to wave back... kinda seems like a bad move, when you should have both hands on the wheel.
Whoa~! What a terrible day for the driver and car........just a little reminder that 500 ponies in one stable can sure be a lot to handle...even for someone used to racing at the track. Glad to see he was ok.......as bad as the car looked afterwards he could have been a lot harder to repair!
Things like this always make me think twice before being a show-off and trying to impress someone with my car. It only takes a second!
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does anyone know this guy, I would love to get my hands on that bumper cover, its a project I am working on...I just need the top of the cover and it didnt seem to get hurt that bad.
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pretty sure that was one of the auto teachers at my school...because i know he had a red and white shelby and i know he flipped it at the track and i know he was thinking about swapping the drivetrain into his 65...anyone know the guy's name...that would be crazy
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