Okay So Who's Tha rookie

[KoTToN]

that sucks, pretty embarassing as well. At least we got so see those airbags in action, looks like they are def worth the weight.

[2001ragtop]

Could electronic accelerator pedal have gotten stuck? that would really suck because perhaps he did in fact let off the gas...

[91RS]

People, at least break in the ca rbefore you destroy it. I dont get it, you spend $35k on a brand new car, why would you wanna drag race it? How long do u think the car is gonna last that way? I want mine to last for 40 years so I can be driving a classic in the future.

[SicSix6]

Originally Posted by Watchamacoolitt

So what caused the car to do that?

The unexperienced driver..... Is there any question about that?

Originally Posted by hot ss

i didnt see a correction as he started to yaw.
he was spinning all the way past the 60, so id say
he doesnt know how to launch other than floor it.
i call experience.

Exactly.....

Originally Posted by 2001ragtop

Could electronic accelerator pedal have gotten stuck? that would really suck because perhaps he did in fact let off the gas...

Huh? NO! it is called unexperience on a track. From the looks he likely wanted to show off the car, didn't realize that he didnt have traction, and never let off the gas to correct the angle. I'll bet he even drove through the water box. Not only that but if you have street tires, the last thing you want to do is come out of the hole spinning your wheels. The best way to launch on street tires is to get the car rolling first then get on it hard.

[DkknightX]

Originally Posted by Muscle Master

Okay ... so whos is it ... come out of hiding I know you are here

Thanks for stirring the pot. I've seen a few of those lame Jeep SRT8's on the road. They aren't anything special. Get a real sportscar, will ya?! Yeah, and that means YOU with the Charger as well. Could have happened to anybody.

[DkknightX]

Originally Posted by StoutFiles

What car was he barely beating before he lost control? At least the other car got past the crash before it happened.

Looks to me like one of those lame Jeep Cherrokee SRT8's I've been seeing more of on the road. Wish Chrysler would get over itself and stop manufacturing SUV's, that are wasteful to begin with and then add a big engine to it as well; doubly-wasteful. POS. Seriously.

[SicSix6]

Originally Posted by khislop007

I agree with you Vash, could have been oil from the previous car that nobody knew about.

If you have ever raced on a drag strip, you would know that anytime any car leaks anything, the crew clean it and make sure it is safe before the next car rolls over it.

[1320junkie]

Originally Posted by 91RS

People, at least break in the ca rbefore you destroy it. I dont get it, you spend $35k on a brand new car, why would you wanna drag race it? How long do u think the car is gonna last that way? I want mine to last for 40 years so I can be driving a classic in the future.

There are multiple ways to break in a car..I had mine on the track with less than 100 miles on it..same thing with both vettes and they are still running strong

Originally Posted by SicSix6

The unexperienced driver..... Is there any question about that?


Huh? NO! it is called unexperience on a track. From the looks he likely wanted to show off the car, didn't realize that he didnt have traction, and never let off the gas to correct the angle. I'll bet he even drove through the water box. Not only that but if you have street tires, the last thing you want to do is come out of the hole spinning your wheels. The best way to launch on street tires is to get the car rolling first then get on it hard.

Not always the case

Originally Posted by DkknightX

Thanks for stirring the pot. I've seen a few of those lame Jeep SRT8's on the road. They aren't anything special. Get a real sportscar, will ya?! Yeah, and that means YOU with the Charger as well. Could have happened to anybody.

So Porsche should stop making the Cayenne and the Turbo Cayenne?

Originally Posted by DkknightX

Looks to me like one of those lame Jeep Cherrokee SRT8's I've been seeing more of on the road. Wish Chrysler would get over itself and stop manufacturing SUV's, that are wasteful to begin with and then add a big engine to it as well; doubly-wasteful. POS. Seriously.

Cherokee SRT8 is no slouch anywhere

Originally Posted by SicSix6

If you have ever raced on a drag strip, you would know that anytime any car leaks anything, the crew clean it and make sure it is safe before the next car rolls over it.

even though they clean it..it still has an effect on traction..the cleaning process eats up some of the previous rubber layed down earlier in the day..thats why alot of times on the NHRA circuit when there is a spill or accident we switch lanes because all of the traction is not there anymore due to the cleaning of the spill etc

[Dan3]

Originally Posted by SicSix6

If you have ever raced on a drag strip, you would know that anytime any car leaks anything, the crew clean it and make sure it is safe before the next car rolls over it.

Depends how nice the track was that he was racing on. I've been to low-end tracks where the staff was less than stellar. My buddy was cleared to go with his SRT4, and when he got up to the line he saw a slick about 20ft off the line, he had to point it out to track staff and ask them to clean it up. Not saying thats the case here, just that it is a possibility.

I agree, the guy looks inexperienced, but he did everything right except drive it so I won't hate on him for it. As long as it was his car, it's all good. I bet that next time hes more careful on the launch. Condolences to the guy.

[DkknightX]

Originally Posted by 1320junkie

There are multiple ways to break in a car..I had mine on the track with less than 100 miles on it..same thing with both vettes and they are still running strong

Not always the case


So Porsche should stop making the Cayenne and the Turbo Cayenne?
Cherokee SRT8 is no slouch anywhere


even though they clean it..it still has an effect on traction..the cleaning process eats up some of the previous rubber layed down earlier in the day..thats why alot of times on the NHRA circuit when there is a spill or accident we switch lanes because all of the traction is not there anymore due to the cleaning of the spill etc

Chrysler is garbage in any incarnation, especially SUV's.

[ssump29]

Originally Posted by aircooled

All I can say is WTF the dude that came out the passenger side looked pretty young and you didn't see if there was anyone still in the drivers seat before the vid stopped so what I'm wonderin is, was it HIS car or his daddy's.

Cause I remember a while back our local track had what they called "spectator racing" sign the waver, buckle the helmet and seat belt and you could race 5 other cars on the oval track. Proof of ownership was not required (at that time) kid signed his name and went racin, second lap turn one put his "DADDY'S" NEW vette into the wall.

******************. Its clear to see he jumped over his seat and came out of the passenger side since GEEE I don't know his drive side was against the wall. *********************, and who cars if he looks young doesn't mean its not his car.

[ssump29]

Originally Posted by DkknightX

Chrysler is garbage in any incarnation, especially SUV's.

I agree that there SUV's are garbage but not all there cars are. I love my 300.

[Gentry78]

sorry dude thats gotta suck, i wonder what onstar said, sorry thats the first thing i thought of when watching

Originally Posted by DkknightX

Chrysler is garbage in any incarnation, especially SUV's.

ok you bash a company that puts out a entire line up of performance vehicles because thats what enthusiast want

[HOME-BY9]

I've seen it before:
Guys try to run street tires and keep lowering the air pressure to find a better grip, all this does is cave in the middle of the tire tread, and ultimately with this kind of horsepower will break the tire bead from the rim (instant deflation) that explains the abrupt right turn.