Thread: Scott Kalitta crash

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Originally Posted by Dave Severson

...I sure don't like the trend of devastating crashes in the last couple of years....

RIP Scott......

Yeah there have definitely been a few too many the past couple years, hopefully we'll learn something from this that we can apply in the future to increase the odds of survival.

My sympathies out to the Scott's family and friends.

My condolences to the entire Kalitta family. Horrible accident. Had read elsewhere that he likely died from suffocation from the fire before he hit the wall. Regadlless of how, it's just terrible that he died. I pray that his wife and boys can find the strength to get thru this terrible event.

Like them or not. You just hate to see them go away like that.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=DziJdGwFQjU

I saw Scott race once and it's really to bad he had to die that way leaving 2 boys w/o a father. That track is to short for the 300mph runs.

The navy's been able to catch objects in a controlled manner with a LOT more stored energy for fifty years but the NHRA cant(or wont) require a standard for shut down areas to stop cars safely. I know you cant predict every circumstance but you cant tell me that with a series of catch nets a car cant be stopped in a controlled all be it harsh manner thats far better than the uncertainty that exists now. We dont know the exact cause of death but the shutdown area problem has needed attention for a long time. Adding sand helps a car going slow to stop but causes many cars to get airobrn when they come in at speed. I hope Scotts death gets as much safety attention as the Medlen tragedy.