Orange Gallardo Accident at Texas Mile
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WOW, good he walked away. I was just discussing about this happening with friends when I seen the last texas mile where he hit 250MPH. If lemans cars can get air, I am sure a lambo doing those type of speeds sure could to. Hopefully he gets back at it with some repairs and further modifications for safety. Main thing, He walked away, GJ to the guys who built that car.
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Some of the posts going around the forums are ridiculous...like the whole "chute got stuck under a wheel story..."
I was there, near the 3/4 mile marker...saw the wreck happen right before my eyes...and happened to see slow motion video on a computer monitor (afterwards) and let me assure you, the chute did NOT get stuck under anything. From my point of view, the events unfolded as such:
1. Car hits 237.xx
2. Brake lights come on (foot on brake = light rear end as the weight moves to the front)
3. As the brake lights come on, the chute is deployed (brakes already on, chute naturally transfers weight to the front and should be pulled under WOT only releasing the throttle once it's fully deployed)
4. Cross wind takes the chute off the to side a little bit, coupled with the light rear end, the back end comes out to the left (direction of the crosswind)
5. Car goes off track, is still on 4 wheels
6. Dirt/grass burm gets in the way, car hits burm, tumbles begin...
THANK GOD UGR did such a great job with the cage and other safety equipment (cage, seats, harness, fire suppression, etc...)
Peter
I was there, near the 3/4 mile marker...saw the wreck happen right before my eyes...and happened to see slow motion video on a computer monitor (afterwards) and let me assure you, the chute did NOT get stuck under anything. From my point of view, the events unfolded as such:
1. Car hits 237.xx
2. Brake lights come on (foot on brake = light rear end as the weight moves to the front)
3. As the brake lights come on, the chute is deployed (brakes already on, chute naturally transfers weight to the front and should be pulled under WOT only releasing the throttle once it's fully deployed)
4. Cross wind takes the chute off the to side a little bit, coupled with the light rear end, the back end comes out to the left (direction of the crosswind)
5. Car goes off track, is still on 4 wheels
6. Dirt/grass burm gets in the way, car hits burm, tumbles begin...
THANK GOD UGR did such a great job with the cage and other safety equipment (cage, seats, harness, fire suppression, etc...)
Peter
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^^^Exactly. It was all relative slow motion when the shoot came out and the rear of the car slid to the left. Once it hit the dirt it spun on all 4 wheels and hooked and caught the dirt. flipping, etc.
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I must of been just past you at Justins RV
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Looks like Gary Javo has just released the FIRST FULL LENGTH VIDEO of the crash...
As many have said... glad that Richard walked away, and props to UGR for the quality of the safety equipment...
--Eric
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YouTube - Underground Racing Twin Turbo Gallardo Crashes At 200+MPH Texas Mile
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That vid really shows it clearly. I was just past the 1/4 mile mark when it happened and was unable to see it hit the mound of dirt. I am amazed every time I see it that he walked away, and I watched him walk to the trailer and ask for the time (speed) slip.
Amazing.
Amazing.
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That was horrific. The dynamics as to what series of issues occurred will surely be evaluated by experts.
Another point comes to mind. If I am correct the Texas Mile venue is a 1.5 mile long strip.
With the progressively advancing technology, engine builds and massive hp of the vehicles the speeds achieved there may not be adequate safe run-off.
Don't know maybe I'm wrong. Those that have achieved such speeds could comment?
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Another point comes to mind. If I am correct the Texas Mile venue is a 1.5 mile long strip.
With the progressively advancing technology, engine builds and massive hp of the vehicles the speeds achieved there may not be adequate safe run-off.
Don't know maybe I'm wrong. Those that have achieved such speeds could comment?
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Some of the posts going around the forums are ridiculous...like the whole "chute got stuck under a wheel story..."
I was there, near the 3/4 mile marker...saw the wreck happen right before my eyes...and happened to see slow motion video on a computer monitor (afterwards) and let me assure you, the chute did NOT get stuck under anything. From my point of view, the events unfolded as such:
1. Car hits 237.xx
2. Brake lights come on (foot on brake = light rear end as the weight moves to the front)
3. As the brake lights come on, the chute is deployed (brakes already on, chute naturally transfers weight to the front and should be pulled under WOT only releasing the throttle once it's fully deployed)
4. Cross wind takes the chute off the to side a little bit, coupled with the light rear end, the back end comes out to the left (direction of the crosswind)
5. Car goes off track, is still on 4 wheels
6. Dirt/grass burm gets in the way, car hits burm, tumbles begin...
THANK GOD UGR did such a great job with the cage and other safety equipment (cage, seats, harness, fire suppression, etc...)
Peter
I was there, near the 3/4 mile marker...saw the wreck happen right before my eyes...and happened to see slow motion video on a computer monitor (afterwards) and let me assure you, the chute did NOT get stuck under anything. From my point of view, the events unfolded as such:
1. Car hits 237.xx
2. Brake lights come on (foot on brake = light rear end as the weight moves to the front)
3. As the brake lights come on, the chute is deployed (brakes already on, chute naturally transfers weight to the front and should be pulled under WOT only releasing the throttle once it's fully deployed)
4. Cross wind takes the chute off the to side a little bit, coupled with the light rear end, the back end comes out to the left (direction of the crosswind)
5. Car goes off track, is still on 4 wheels
6. Dirt/grass burm gets in the way, car hits burm, tumbles begin...
THANK GOD UGR did such a great job with the cage and other safety equipment (cage, seats, harness, fire suppression, etc...)
Peter
The end of the mile seems to be alittle unsettling; the Porsches last year lost traction just past the mile mark.
The cross wind didn't help either for this accident, also remember the car is getting squeezed and pushed to the ground from the down force and when you introduce lift and a pocket of clean air you'll have uncanny results.
It's an unfortunate event with a fantastic out come, him walking out of it.
I'd cut a piece of that cage out and frame it with a note " Saved my Life".
- Eric Chavez
aka Lucky Loser