8 {{ upvoteCount | shortNum }}
8 {{ upvoteCount | shortNum }}

Laws against races!

by seasoned
7 replies
  • OFF TOPIC
    • |
I don't know if you heard about it but.... One car in a race today had a NASTY crash,
killed 8 and injured I guess 12 people.

Supposedly, they DO have rules to prevent this, but the rules are ridiculous. If followed, people would need binoculars and, perhaps, stools, to see the cars. I don't think it is surprising that people don't follow the rules. And people have suggested putting up fencing which is technically ILLEGAL since it is a public area and easements exist,

But, frankly, some are tallking about adding laws AGAINST this and, if they did that, it would have to apply to many other races that already exist.

How do YOU guys feel about this?

Steve
  • Profile picture of the author ThomM
    Off road races can be dangerous.
    I think the main problem here may have been driver error.
    From what I understand about it, he went over a knoll and became airborne.
    Where the driver error comes in is when he landed he had the brakes applied.
    That's the worst thing you can do when you become airborne in a two or four wheel vehicle.
    Signature

    Life: Nature's way of keeping meat fresh
    Getting old ain't for sissy's
    As you are I was, as I am you will be
    You can't fix stupid, but you can always out smart it.

    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[2475446].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author HeySal
    I think it depends where ya are, Thom. If there's nothing under you for a thousand feet when ya go airborne, I don't think the brakes really matter.
    Signature

    Sal
    When the Roads and Paths end, learn to guide yourself through the wilderness
    Beyond the Path

    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[2475609].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author KenThompson
    We don't have enough laws. So I'm all for it.


    Ken
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[2475790].message }}
  • Profile picture of the author Kurt
    I believe there already is an applicable law here: The law of gravity...
    Signature
    Discover the fastest and easiest ways to create your own valuable products.
    Tons of FREE Public Domain content you can use to make your own content, PLR, digital and POD products.
    {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[2475813].message }}
    • Profile picture of the author Kay King
      How smart is it to decide the best place to watch the start of a race that is on dirt/sand is a few feet from where the cars will be roaring past?

      Was just reading about this - the driver name was Brett Sloppy....wow.

      Another driver said
      "The problem is the crowd was just too close. I don't think the [racer] did anything stupid. He just hit it way too hard."
      Signature
      Saving one dog will not change the world - but the world changes forever for that one dog
      ***
      Live life like someone left the gate open
      {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[2475818].message }}
      • Profile picture of the author KenThompson
        Originally Posted by Kay King View Post

        I don't think the [racer] did anything stupid. He just hit it way too hard."
        Oh. Ok.


        Ken
        {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[2475840].message }}
      • Profile picture of the author Kevin AKA Hubcap
        I love all types of racing but people need to keep this in the back of their minds----- the drivers are very talented *but* they can and will make mistakes. The cars/trucks are well engineered *but* they can and will break.

        I for one wouldn't be standing that close to the path (especially with a child). In fact, I'd prefer to be on a hill or some type of berm.

        As far as new laws go, we don't need any. If need be push the spectators back.
        {{ DiscussionBoard.errors[2475851].message }}

Trending Topics