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mike25 · 08-03-2009, 12:32 AM

it amazes me that so many people are willing to jump to conclusions when they clearly dont know if there was more to the situation..

1320junkie · 08-03-2009, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by PieNsky

Damn, bunch of judgmental people on here. People make mistakes. He wasn't expecting the back end to come around on him like that.

Exactly

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Originally Posted by UltimateAdam

Its very relieving to know that while I STILL haven't gotten the car I ordered a year ago, dumb @$$es like this can wreck theirs. yay.

Really it happens to professional drag racers often

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Originally Posted by Vash

Yea looks like an oil or water spot, lost traction and since the system was off the back end came out. It could happen to anyone really even a pro.

Exactly he probably had all systems off..he should have just turned traction control off and ran it...but stuff happens...atleast he got out there on the track and attempted to run it instead of being a parking lot queen sitting reving the engine and sitting around taking pictures of his car all of the time...it amazes me how non-racers or non-track enthusiast can critique a pass never having any experience themselves on the 1320

SleepWarz · 08-03-2009, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by mike25

it amazes me that so many people are willing to jump to conclusions when they clearly dont know if there was more to the situation..

I watched him stand on the throttle from the time he left till the time he just about hit the wall. Wheelspinning all the way. What conclusions are there to jump to? He's lucky it wasn't worse. Maybe without these safetynets of control systems some would try harder to learn how to control their car.

And yes it totally happens to professional racers, just not like that. The skidout was unexpected, spinning like that was stupid. In my opinion.

*Mindz* · 08-03-2009, 01:31 AM

Looks like teambadass from c5, that's a low 11's car if I'm not mistaken. He had the 11.49 record at one point. It was fine until it started slipping and then it was already too late.

Supermans · 08-03-2009, 01:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Mindz

Looks like teambadass from c5, that's a low 11's car if I'm not mistaken. He had the 11.49 record at one point. It was fine until it started slipping and then it was already too late.

That was my first thought..

Maro10SS · 08-03-2009, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by djsnoflake

If you read the youtube video description, using the little Spanish I know, it happened at a track in Guadalahara New Mexico

EDIT: Also a good reason to leave Traction Control ON for the first few times!

Just a correction, I saw the vid and NOWHERE did it say Guadalahara New Mexico. Guadalahara is in Mexico and has nothing to do with NEW MEXICO.
Mexico and New Mexico are 2 totally different places.

aircooled · 08-03-2009, 06:47 AM

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.

chevyridinghigh · 08-03-2009, 06:56 AM

That's embarassing to watch.

mike25 · 08-03-2009, 10:30 AM

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Originally Posted by SleepWarz

I watched him stand on the throttle from the time he left till the time he just about hit the wall. Wheelspinning all the way. What conclusions are there to jump to? He's lucky it wasn't worse. Maybe without these safetynets of control systems some would try harder to learn how to control their car.

And yes it totally happens to professional racers, just not like that. The skidout was unexpected, spinning like that was stupid. In my opinion.

ive watched 600hp mustangs spin their wheels half way down the track....whats your point?

1320junkie · 08-03-2009, 10:43 AM

Rikarus · 08-03-2009, 11:15 AM

Not necessarily a rookie, but the car did get away from him, I hate to see guys have that happen at the track....condolences.

PieNsky · 08-03-2009, 11:19 AM

I was thinking about this and recalled that something similar happened to me. It had rained and the road was mostly dry when I took my 68 Camaro out for a drive. I had my younger brother in it and wanted to show him the torque it had while in 4th.
Yeah, you already know what happens next.
What I did wrong was floored it and let off of it. It spun the tires and, about a second or two later, I did a 360.
Posi 4:11

ffrcobra_65 · 08-03-2009, 11:37 AM

"S*^T Happens" no matter how good you are. Too many bench racers here.

1320junkie · 08-03-2009, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by ffrcobra_65

"S*^T Happens" no matter how good you are? Too many bench racers here.

08-03-2009, 12:32 AM	#57
mike25 Drives: 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Dubba V Posts: 2,869	it amazes me that so many people are willing to jump to conclusions when they clearly dont know if there was more to the situation.. __________________ 2LT/RS M6 CGM VIN#53104 SOLD 2012 Black 2SS/RS w/ Hurst- Mods: Corsa catback, SSE, Vararam

08-03-2009, 01:31 AM	#60
Mindz E.B.A.H. Drives: you wild... Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In the happy padded room wearing a jacket that makes me hug myself... Posts: 18,421	Looks like teambadass from c5, that's a low 11's car if I'm not mistaken. He had the 11.49 record at one point. It was fine until it started slipping and then it was already too late. __________________ Blue Rush, 2010 SS [Car of the Week 3/22/2010] Traded in on...ZLZBUBB, 2013 ZL1

08-03-2009, 06:56 AM	#64
chevyridinghigh The Bowtie Is Back Drives: 2010 Silver Camaro SS/RS -Blk Int. Join Date: May 2009 Location: Westchester County, NY Posts: 655	That's embarassing to watch. __________________ 2SS RS SIM M6 with Polish Silver wheels

08-03-2009, 11:37 AM	#69
ffrcobra_65 Account Suspended Drives: SuperCharged 2SS/RS IOM MN6 Join Date: May 2009 Location: CA Posts: 5,094	"S^T Happens" no matter how good you are. Too many bench racers here. Last edited by ffrcobra_65; 08-03-2009 at 11:52 AM.*

08-03-2009, 06:47 AM	#63
aircooled Drives: 2005 Chevy Cavalier Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Mid-Michigan Posts: 26	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.

08-03-2009, 11:15 AM	#67
Rikarus I can't tpye! Drives: 2010 RS/SS Victory Red Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Denver Posts: 580 View My Garage	Not necessarily a rookie, but the car did get away from him, I hate to see guys have that happen at the track....condolences.

08-03-2009, 11:19 AM	#68
PieNsky Drives: Victory Red 1LS Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Louisville,KY Posts: 1,929 View My Garage	I was thinking about this and recalled that something similar happened to me. It had rained and the road was mostly dry when I took my 68 Camaro out for a drive. I had my younger brother in it and wanted to show him the torque it had while in 4th. Yeah, you already know what happens next. What I did wrong was floored it and let off of it. It spun the tires and, about a second or two later, I did a 360. Posi 4:11