Horrible Horrible 2 Weeks In MO

OnMy3rdStang · 11-24-2002, 02:26 PM

Well in the past 2 weeks 7 people have died in either racing or just driving fast in cars. And wrecks eveywhere!

Two 16 year olds in HS were doing around 85-90 in a 2001 Eclipse GT when they lost control and collided with an SUV. The driver and front passenger in the eclipse died. The third kid survived but couldnt even get out of the car.

Also two guys in two seperate cars and also in seperate races flipped and mangled their cars. They both died.

In Illinois not to far from my house and 17 and i think 15 or 16 year old were speeding and went airborn into a trailer. And they both died too.

And just a few days ago a 24 year old guy wrecked his 300ZX on the highway. The car was ripped in half and he also died.

A mustang 5.0 hatchback was racing on a popular street racing strip and his NOS backfired and blew his entire front end of the car off. He was ok but his car isnt.

Last night while eating at Denny's there was a motocycle accident right in front of it. 4 people were taken to the hospital in strechers. I dont know if thay all survived.

And this morning while taking my mom to work there were 2 wrecks in the same intersection. A moderate fender bender and and newer model Jimmy flipped and rolled off the entrance ramp to the highway. An oncomming car failed to yeild at the sign and hit the Jimmy. I think they were both ok.

Its really sad that these people all died in this short of time frame. I didnt know them but It really got me thinking about the way I drive knowing that could have been me. Its a real wake up call. About half of those guys were still in high school...they havent even lived!

To anyone who read this (and my prayers to anyone who didnt) just know that you and nobody is invinsible (sp?) never let your guard down....and Control is just an illusion(sp?).

srv1 · 11-24-2002, 03:01 PM

yeah that does stink.

as for control is an illusion. not really true. i understand you cant see everything, but should be aware of everybody else on the road. a driving/racing school teaches you techniques in the everyday world to prepare you for incident may happen. SCCA is a great place to learn these values. not every accident can be avoided, but you can make them considerable less if you are one hell of a driver.

so how you doing?

jj_jonathon · 11-24-2002, 03:24 PM

they just dont make cars as strong as they used to...

Coupe Devil · 11-24-2002, 05:15 PM

Yeah that does suck. Its a shame when people loose thier lives while driving. and I agree with everything srv1 said.

Bradley

Crazy Horse GT · 11-24-2002, 09:44 PM

people are nut's these day's, i drive like i used to ride my harley im alway's looking around, it's crazy out there, it's like mad max, that's why i hate the nooga, moron's. be careful out there .

MissBlondie · 11-24-2002, 09:49 PM

Power is nothing without control!

The Deuce · 11-24-2002, 09:59 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by MissBlondie
Power is nothing without control!

I can see we'll get along quite splendidly.

It sucks to hear of so many sensless deaths. Out here in LA there were 13 homicides in 4 days in a 10 mile radius. Somethings you just cannot explain or try to understand.

Be careful out there.

MissBlondie · 11-24-2002, 10:20 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by The Deuce
I can see we'll get along quite splendidly.

Along with my mustang I have a gixxer. I've been riding for about 3 1/2 years now and every year I watch kids come out and have these brand new 900rr bikes and just have no control. It's so sad, because most are so young and have the rest of their lives.

Gotta be smart! Don't get me wrong I love speed and power, but I have control.

The Deuce · 11-24-2002, 11:39 PM

'Power is nothing without control' was an old Perilli tire ad campaign. I've just never heard anyone else use that as a statement.

As far as the bikes, there is a backroad that I ride here that see's probably 3 bike accidents a month. I've dropped a bike on the road before, and almost went off a cliff another time. Never told anyone about the second. Ride a lot smarter than I used to, which makes riding out here less fun.

Your bike the 600 or 750?

HotRoddin · 11-24-2002, 11:52 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by The Deuce
there is a backroad that I ride here that see's probably 3 bike accidents a month. I've dropped a bike on the road before, and almost went off a cliff another time. Never told anyone about the second.

You gotta be talkin about Ortega ???

MissBlondie · 11-25-2002, 12:17 AM

600 with a cleaned up tail section

The Deuce · 11-25-2002, 01:01 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by HotRoddin
You gotta be talkin about Ortega ???

Actually, it was highway 33 between New Cuyama and Ojai. Middle of freaking no where. I'd have been dead a week before anyone found me.

11-24-2002, 02:26 PM	#1
OnMy3rdStang Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: St. Louis, MO Posts: 644	Horrible Horrible 2 Weeks In MO Well in the past 2 weeks 7 people have died in either racing or just driving fast in cars. And wrecks eveywhere! Two 16 year olds in HS were doing around 85-90 in a 2001 Eclipse GT when they lost control and collided with an SUV. The driver and front passenger in the eclipse died. The third kid survived but couldnt even get out of the car. Also two guys in two seperate cars and also in seperate races flipped and mangled their cars. They both died. In Illinois not to far from my house and 17 and i think 15 or 16 year old were speeding and went airborn into a trailer. And they both died too. And just a few days ago a 24 year old guy wrecked his 300ZX on the highway. The car was ripped in half and he also died. A mustang 5.0 hatchback was racing on a popular street racing strip and his NOS backfired and blew his entire front end of the car off. He was ok but his car isnt. Last night while eating at Denny's there was a motocycle accident right in front of it. 4 people were taken to the hospital in strechers. I dont know if thay all survived. And this morning while taking my mom to work there were 2 wrecks in the same intersection. A moderate fender bender and and newer model Jimmy flipped and rolled off the entrance ramp to the highway. An oncomming car failed to yeild at the sign and hit the Jimmy. I think they were both ok. Its really sad that these people all died in this short of time frame. I didnt know them but It really got me thinking about the way I drive knowing that could have been me. Its a real wake up call. About half of those guys were still in high school...they havent even lived! To anyone who read this (and my prayers to anyone who didnt) just know that you and nobody is invinsible (sp?) never let your guard down....and Control is just an illusion(sp?). __________________ Danica Patrick is my homegirl

11-24-2002, 03:01 PM	#2
srv1 Get down..... Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Room 103 Posts: 2,095	yeah that does stink. as for control is an illusion. not really true. i understand you cant see everything, but should be aware of everybody else on the road. a driving/racing school teaches you techniques in the everyday world to prepare you for incident may happen. SCCA is a great place to learn these values. not every accident can be avoided, but you can make them considerable less if you are one hell of a driver. so how you doing? __________________ Cobra brakes are on! Finally..... ------------------------------------------------

11-24-2002, 03:24 PM	#3
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11-24-2002, 05:15 PM	#4
Coupe Devil Moderator Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Myrtle Beach SC Posts: 1,643	Yeah that does suck. Its a shame when people loose thier lives while driving. and I agree with everything srv1 said. Bradley __________________ 1990 GT, 347, TFS TW Heads, TFS Cam, TFS Track heat, Twin turbos, FMIC, T5. Built Ford Tough Moderator

11-24-2002, 09:44 PM	#5
Crazy Horse GT Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Sale Creek, TN. C. S. A. Posts: 4,652	people are nut's these day's, i drive like i used to ride my harley im alway's looking around, it's crazy out there, it's like mad max, that's why i hate the nooga, moron's. be careful out there . __________________ 95 gt vert, lot's of stuff, it aint slow. 04 sonic blue v - six my beater 89 rs camaro iroc turbo hood, other stuff, my wifes ride 84 lx stang cammed up 289 hi po, etc 65 falcon, maybe by the year 2020. black 00gt, gone but never forgotten. R H C- member # 1 o.b.c. da prez- member # 1 if your under 40 dont ask. goodbye for now odie,r.i.p. 11-27-03

11-24-2002, 09:49 PM	#6
MissBlondie Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Chicago Posts: 335	Power is nothing without control! __________________ 2003 TrueBlue GT with a few fun things...

11-24-2002, 11:39 PM	#9
The Deuce Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 2,325	'Power is nothing without control' was an old Perilli tire ad campaign. I've just never heard anyone else use that as a statement. As far as the bikes, there is a backroad that I ride here that see's probably 3 bike accidents a month. I've dropped a bike on the road before, and almost went off a cliff another time. Never told anyone about the second. Ride a lot smarter than I used to, which makes riding out here less fun. Your bike the 600 or 750? __________________ 1997 Mustang GT "The Freak" - 13.80 @ 101.70, 2.07 60' 1995 Honda VFR750 - not much @ really fast (actual data pending.) 1964.5 Mustang 289 Rice Haters Club Member #13

11-25-2002, 12:17 AM	#11
MissBlondie Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Chicago Posts: 335	600 with a cleaned up tail section __________________ 2003 TrueBlue GT with a few fun things...

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