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Streetwiseguy MegaDork
6/12/21 1:55 p.m.

The throttle didn't stick, it applied itself well before the apex. Sudden stop.

Ouch.

racerfink UltraDork
6/12/21 2:07 p.m.

For whatever reason, it hung open in the downshift.

https://youtu.be/v6IApTp__Rk

racerfink UltraDork
6/12/21 2:11 p.m.

This one has the sound.

https://youtu.be/2xTQOaEo_9M

racerfink UltraDork
6/12/21 2:34 p.m.

The foot-box area looks to still be structurally sound, so hopefully it’s just bruising, and no broken bones. The fact that they took him to the infield care center first, then by ambulance to the hospital (not by helicopter) bodes well.

johndej Dork
6/12/21 2:38 p.m.

Reports that no major damage and yeah precautionary trip to hospital for thorough check up.

Pete. (l33t FS) GRM+ Memberand MegaDork
6/12/21 3:48 p.m.

racerfink said:
This one has the sound.

https://youtu.be/2xTQOaEo_9M

What's up with steering straight ahead into the wall? It didn't look like an attempt to regain traction after heavy understeering.

Hard on the brake and steering forward to maximize braking grip from the front tires? Not wanting to slide sideways into the barrier? More room in the cockpit if the steering wheel is straight?

racerfink UltraDork
6/12/21 4:23 p.m.

I’m sure he was aiming for the thickest part of the tire barrier at that point. The throttle stuck open on the first downshift and hit the rev limiter, which means the car was trying to accelerate. He was probably 20-25mph faster at the apex then he would normally be.