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jeff_man 08-12-2009 12:09 PM

Lotus Elise spins + Spec Miata = head on
 


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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.

budget racer 08-12-2009 01:22 PM

wow! how did it end up?

magnamx-5 08-12-2009 01:38 PM

ouch

buffon01 08-12-2009 01:42 PM

:eek: Holy shit are the drivers ok??

jeff_man 08-12-2009 01:46 PM

added more info

Braineack 08-12-2009 01:47 PM

driver broke his neck...

buffon01 08-12-2009 02:06 PM

Shit that sucks, but it couldve been worse.

levnubhin 08-12-2009 02:09 PM

Another Lotus wrecks while tryin to run with Miatas.
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Laur3ns 08-12-2009 02:15 PM

Holy crap... HANS device could've saved his neck prolly...

Braineack 08-12-2009 02:17 PM

I believe that's what saved him...iirc he had a previous injury...there's a thread about it over a m.net and specmiata.com has more detailz.

Laur3ns 08-12-2009 02:24 PM

On a related note, check this EVO guy driving:

Laur3ns 08-12-2009 02:27 PM


Originally Posted by Braineack (Post 441826)
I believe that's what saved him...iirc he had a previous injury...there's a thread about it over a m.net and specmiata.com has more detailz.

Links?

Braineack 08-12-2009 02:29 PM

first three minutes is boring and painful, i guess brake checking around corners is fast now?


link: http://forum.specmiata.com/cgi-bin/u...ic/7/1549.html

TurboTim 08-12-2009 02:46 PM

o u c hh uhhh

kotomile 08-12-2009 02:50 PM


jeff_man 08-12-2009 02:53 PM


Originally Posted by Spookyfish (Post 441830)
On a related note, check this EVO guy driving

my head hurts and i want to punch the first evo driver i see.... what a dusher

buffon01 08-12-2009 03:08 PM

+1^^ :asshole: 2:43 is priceless though.... I had a guy in a civic do that shit to me in the street cause I passing him on the turn.

Braineack 08-12-2009 03:17 PM

Koto, why did you link the same video again?

kotomile 08-12-2009 03:28 PM


Originally Posted by Braineack (Post 441858)
Koto, why did you link the same video again?

Sorry, I must have missed it the first go 'round. Here in class nothing YT shows up.:sadwavey:

Joe Perez 08-12-2009 04:36 PM

Ouch.

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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
Much the same logic as when the drunk teenager walks away and the mother of three is killed, I suppose.

That just sucks.


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