Thread: Scott Kalitta crash

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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.