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Very Sad.....
I have a good friend/professional racer that has worked at Mid-Ohio for many years. He was in a students car that crashed and ended up with spinal injuries. He is OK now and just raced in the Speed Energy Super Trucks at the Detroit Grand Prix two weeks ago......He still instructs, BUT he will not ride with a student.
I learned from his injury that I will not step into a car with someone I don't know or have had a chance to speak with in depth and/or observe on the track. (After 17 years and the need for self preservation I have fined tuned my character judgment) I will provide rides, drive the students car to show them the line, lead follow and watch from the tower/stands, but if I do not trust you I will not sit shotgun. I typically line up a student before an event and speak with them prior to the event. It also helps that I have a Type A personality and am not afraid to control a situation before it escalates....
.........now with all of that being said, an accident can happen at anytime.
Thought and Prayers to the family of Ken Novinger.
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