Lotus Elise spins + Spec Miata = head on

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Lotus Elise spins + Spec Miata = head on

Postby MINX » Fri Aug 14, 2009 12:06 pm

Pinched from another forum.
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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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Lotus Elise spins + Spec Miata = head on

Postby Jeo » Fri Aug 14, 2009 3:38 pm

:shock:

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Lotus Elise spins + Spec Miata = head on

Postby philz » Fri Aug 14, 2009 3:54 pm

That's crazy, not sure how the guy could keep concentrating on driving after seeing that.

Engine sounds good.

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Lotus Elise spins + Spec Miata = head on

Postby CoffeeBoss » Fri Aug 14, 2009 3:59 pm

that video is worth a look - obviously had no idea the car was there, went out to overtake and bam.

driver in front of the camera hardly hesitates.... !!

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Lotus Elise spins + Spec Miata = head on

Postby mx52nv » Sat Aug 15, 2009 6:42 am



HOLY S&%^! :shock:

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Lotus Elise spins + Spec Miata = head on

Postby tofuboy » Thu Aug 20, 2009 11:54 pm

holy crap!! why was the elise going the other way????? :shock:

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Lotus Elise spins + Spec Miata = head on

Postby Jeo » Fri Aug 21, 2009 1:26 am

MINX wrote:
David Brand in the Lotus spun in the right-hander going onto the no-name straight

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Lotus Elise spins + Spec Miata = head on

Postby gobsmax » Fri Aug 21, 2009 12:37 pm

damn!
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