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Old 08-10-2009, 11:07 PM
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Thumbs down Head on crash between Lotus and Miata

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NlHfGGgTVsc

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David Brand in the Lotus spun in the right-hander going onto the no-name straight.....next through were a few Miatas that were nose to tail, the first went left and the second had no place to go - BAM - head on into the Lotus! The SM Miata of Ken Payson got catapulted into the air and did a complete flip coming to rest on its wheels. Richard Cullen said he had a front row seat when the car went airbourne. I came though a few seconds later and it was like a war zone...yellow flags waving, corner workers frantically running and waving their arms....then the red flag quickly displayed.

They called the race with 6 laps left on the board in lieu of the accident. Both drivers were transported to medical and believe were taken to the local medical facility in Sharon, CT. Upon leaving the track we were told that the Lotus Driver David Brand was released with no major injuries (except to his wallet). As far as Ken Payson, I am not sure if he was released but indications are that he had suffered a broken neck or back (not a 100% confirmed report). Our prayers are with both drivers for a speed recovery.
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Old 08-10-2009, 11:11 PM
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wow...
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That collision was crazy!
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wow that's crazy
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Wow that crash was crazy... I am glad both drivers survived.
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omfgwtfbbq!
i'm glad they are both ok
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from the video . lotus didnt get damaged as bad as miata
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Originally Posted by kaansahbaz,Aug 11 2009, 03:48 AM
from the video . lotus didnt get damaged as bad as miata


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Wow!! That sucks
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