Wild Wreck Video: In-Car Footage of a Dragster Rolling Over at Speed

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[kevracer]

Re: Wild Wreck Video: In-Car Footage of a Dragster Rolling Over at Speed

three things struck me:

Driver was wearing what looks like a pink helmet
Driver never put the visor down- guess he doesn't feel his eyes are worth protecting
the shirtless crew member was a classy touch

[Birdman]

Re: Wild Wreck Video: In-Car Footage of a Dragster Rolling Over at Speed

Maybe the helmet colors match the car colors?
Could have forgotten to lower the visor while concentrating on the starter; wouldn't be the first time that's happened.
Maybe the crew member is proud of his physique!

While I've unfortunately been in my share of accidents and crashes, THAT would be a wild ride!

[Brian Lohnes]

Re: Wild Wreck Video: In-Car Footage of a Dragster Rolling Over at Speed

Not that it is his job, but a starter who has his stuff together would have motioned to the driver to put the shield down before flipping the switch.

I wonder if that is Don Nase's old EcoTec dragster?

[Birdman]

Re: Wild Wreck Video: In-Car Footage of a Dragster Rolling Over at Speed

Not that it is his job, but a starter who has his stuff together would have motioned to the driver to put the shield down before flipping the switch.

Good point!

[groundpounder]

Re: Wild Wreck Video: In-Car Footage of a Dragster Rolling Over at Speed

is just me or does it look like he closes his eyes right when it launches!...?

[studemax]

Re: Wild Wreck Video: In-Car Footage of a Dragster Rolling Over at Speed

is just me or does it look like he closes his eyes right when it launches!...?

Sure did to me.

[Dignlif]

Re: Wild Wreck Video: In-Car Footage of a Dragster Rolling Over at Speed

funny I was thinking the same thing on the eye closing

[RR]

Re: Wild Wreck Video: In-Car Footage of a Dragster Rolling Over at Speed

Man, that sucks. You know the driver has to feel bad.

[A/Fuel]

Re: Wild Wreck Video: In-Car Footage of a Dragster Rolling Over at Speed

Not that it is his job, but a starter who has his stuff together would have motioned to the driver to put the shield down before flipping the switch.

I wonder if that is Don Nase's old EcoTec dragster?

The starter's name would be Randy, and I don't think he would care....
I used to remind a certain driver we had to put his shield down all the time, he used to tell me it came down on it's own about 300ft out.

[Speedfab]

Re: Wild Wreck Video: In-Car Footage of a Dragster Rolling Over at Speed

Not Don Nase's old car. This is a 240" Mike Bos car, much nicer chassis.

No eyes got closed at any point in this video.

Visor closes itself.

[Brian Lohnes]

Re: Wild Wreck Video: In-Car Footage of a Dragster Rolling Over at Speed

It held up well to the ultimate test, that's for sure.

Mike has a great reputation!