Re: Accident Didn't Look That Bad?

From: dakotaviper (dakotaviper@yahoo.com)
Date: Sun Feb 18 2001 - 21:57:55 EST


Yes, I think you are right! It had to be the steering
column. Stewart's wreck scared and excited me at the
same time. But, in retrospect, all objects hit were
moving and in the process of slowing down. A concrete
wall doesn't move when hit.

--- Ronald Wong <ron-wong@home.com> wrote:
> Cameras don't tell as much as you expect, especially
> when they slow things
> down so you can see the details. You have to stop
> and think about the speed
> these drivers are going when they hit an immovable
> object. The impacts are
> horrendous. 180 mph into an immovable barrier.
> Massive chest injuries...is
> it surprising? It's not the racing harness...I'll
> bet it was the steering
> column.
>
> Rest in peace..Mr. Earnhardt. :-(
>
> Ron
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