Miata vs Lotus
08-11-2009, 04:15 PM
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[QUOTE=Yellow_S,Aug 11 2009, 05:54 PM] Why was that stupid Lotus going the wrong way?
08-11-2009, 04:18 PM
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Originally Posted by vader1,Aug 11 2009, 04:15 PM
Yeah, I can't tell if the lotus is stationary or moving.
08-11-2009, 04:51 PM
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lol at some of you thinking the lotus was stationary. the lotus was definitely moving
miata driver was blinded by the other miata in front of him, tried to make a pass on the right, and then BAM, money shot.
miata driver was blinded by the other miata in front of him, tried to make a pass on the right, and then BAM, money shot.
08-11-2009, 04:51 PM
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This is super scary. From what I've read and scrounged from the internet, both drivers are doing OK, but the Miata driver will be wearing a neck brace for some time with broken vertebrae. Apparently the Lotus driver was released too. I don't know if this is accurate information, however.
08-11-2009, 04:53 PM
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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."
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."
08-11-2009, 05:06 PM
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A buddy of mine got hit from the rear at 15 mph while in his lotus and it ran into a stopped SUV in front of him...totaled his lotus and he cut his head really nice on the head rest. Made me rethink driving that toy on the street for sure. Glad everyone was OK.
08-11-2009, 05:30 PM
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I've seen enough Lotus crash pics to make me nervous about driving one on the street, but always thought it would be fun to have one as a track car if not for the financial risk of hitting anything and destroying a clam (or more). Seeing that made me reconsider that it might be risky on the track as well. I've never spun out, but shit happens...