Daniel_Corsa
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Anyone got any news on the crash at GTI International today?
Seat Leon, lost control on 1/4 mile, through the barrier and into the crowd. Air ambulance was called, that's about all I know!
Trying to get in touch with few mates that been down all weekend.
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Ian
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http://www.ttforum.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=282508&p=2324304
https://www.facebook.com/groups/128773150473055/
http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=18416634
[Edited on 24-06-2012 by Ian]
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vaux.dan
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Mate is there said 3 people have been put in hospital. Apparently the Leon had a snap off steering wheel which came off and went through 2 sets of barriers
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Mieran
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I've got a snap off steering wheel on my Nova I hope it doesn't snap on me one day (no pun intended)
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smcGSI16V
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Them barriers look a bit mickey mouse considering the speed cars will get to.
Accident waiting to happen perhaps.
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Steve
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deffo
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Graeme
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Always thought the strip was dodgy with this barriers. They will literally do nothing!
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Ian
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Doesn't look critical thankfully.
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Ian W
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Was there today, didn't look to good
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Robin
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Why the hell are people saying 'don't post the footage on here, it's or the police to review'
It not really, Motorsport is dangerous. I'm sure it's nothing to do with the police as its technically not an RTA. I'm sure the guy feels shit enough anyway, without being accused of dangerous driving all over the shop!
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Ian W
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Police attended the scene and a notice came over the tannoy asking for witnesses to go and speak to the police on site.
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Robin
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Seems strange imo
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Ian W
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quote: Originally posted by Robin
Seems strange imo
Yeah I agree, the rumour at the show was that the driver hadn't fitted the snap off wheel correctly.
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SetH
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3CM you master of fail
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3CorsaMeal
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i know
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Steve
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wtf
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SetH
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Jim did a duplicate thread on this and I replied in it thus we both looked like a pair of tits.
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C00RSA
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Police have to attend to make sure it wasn't an intentional act or there wasn't any foul play.
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Ben G
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any vids or pics?
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Daniel_Corsa
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quote: Originally posted by Ben G
any vids or pics?
Not that I've seen!
ED38 are threatening a lifetime ban for anyone who posts vids or pics haha!
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VrsTurbo
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quote: Originally posted by Daniel_Corsa
quote: Originally posted by Ben G
any vids or pics?
Not that I've seen!
ED38 are threatening a lifetime ban for anyone who posts vids or pics haha!
That seems like a challenge!
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nathy_87
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quote: Originally posted by VrsTurbo
That seems like a challenge!
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Ben G
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Is the site admin saddam hussein? How pathetic
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RKS
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quote: Originally posted by Ian W
quote: Originally posted by Robin
Seems strange imo
Yeah I agree, the rumour at the show was that the driver hadn't fitted the snap off wheel correctly.
Shouldn't have gotten through scrutineering then
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Ian
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Probably just makes them look bad if footage of it comes out and its on their watch.
They should have checked the car, they should have had more barriers, they should have blah blah hindsight is a wonderful thing.
If anyone has anything and wants it hosting I'll do it, not to worried about a ban if that is their policy.
I would think the organisers feel just as bad as the guy in the car.
Any news on the injured people?
[Edited on 25-06-2012 by Ian]
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