An accident waiting to happen...

[Butch]

After reading all the comments about on the track dangers, I began to wonder just how many of you have ever been on the line or backing up a car after the burnout or pushing back a T/F car? I was there from the mid 70s to late 90s. The number one rule was never turn your back to the car.
Sure there was a few events lifting or lowering a Flopper body and hitting the throttle cable. I've seen that happen many times. I also saw the results of getting a hand and fingers in the blower belt when the starter got stuck on the blower. Or the blower lifting when trying to start the car with the crew right next to it. I remember the time in the pits Billy Myers boot got caught on the throttle and the car took off cause it was not on stands.
To me it was part of the action and the risk we took as part of the team. So get out of the stands or from in front of the TV and get a job as a crew member and you will see it's not as dangerous as it seems.

 

[Tbone]

WHOA!! Just to make sure we are clear... the thread is titled WHO's Pi$$ed that Zippy said "Pi$$ed"

I created it in fun as I knew some people would get up on the tires about it. I wasn't upset about Mikes interview in any way.

Sorry I misquoted your thread, dude I was just in the zone!!

 

[Larry]

I got tangled in my sheets the other day and took a tumble out of the bed!
Maybe we need to ban sheets or beds or at least put warning signs on the bedstead.
Some say when it's your time it's your time.
Ask John Force after Dallas Sept. 07.
You just can't take all the Danger out of a Dangerious sport.

 

[n/a]

It only took two years:

The Strip announces new burnout safety policy

Las Vegas Motor Speedway strives to make its venues as safe as possible for its guests and competitors, so in the interest of safety, The Strip at LVMS no longer will allow crew members to stand in front of a car while it is conducting a burnout. All crew members must remain in the painted areas on the side of the track or on the other side of the wall. The practice of standing in front of a car while it is burning out – common with Pro Stock, Pro Modified and Pro Street teams – will not be permitted at LVMS events.

 

[rollemup]

You guys need to give up watching drag racing and take up watching ping pong

....nuff said

 

[Super Mod]

This is kind of a contradiction....a track worried about safety.... when the 4 wide sends 4 cars through the traps all at one time