ZR8ED Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 Sincerest Condolences Scottie. The car doesn't even compare, but I sure am glad that your ok though. Scott. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slownrusty Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 Wow what a week Scottie. My deepest condolensces on the passing of your dear dad. And Glad you made it out OK from the crash...take this weekend and sometime out for yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike kZ Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 So sorry to hear about you father Scotty. I'm glad you weren't hurt, unfortunately your cool car got the brunt of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernardd Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 Sorry to hear about the family loss Scottie. Hope everything works out for you with the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dsommer Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 Scottie, Sorry for your loss, you're in my thoughts and prayers. Remind yourself of the good times you've shared with your father. Keep your chin up. (lots of OG Z members posting in here ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottie-GNZ Posted October 9, 2010 Author Share Posted October 9, 2010 Thanks, everyone for your kind thoughts. Car is totalled and I see some evidence that I might have to at a minimum, drop the pan and inspect the crank and thrust bearing. The trigger wheel is bent meaning the front of the crank took a hit from the front-end crumpling. I went back to the track to see where I hit the wall and it was right at the timing box where top speed is recorded, 66' from the finish line. Since I crossed the finish line in the other lane, I could only get the 1/8-mile MPH and was told it was 127.34. With that, the car would pick up about 33mph in the 2nd half, so it seems I hit the wall at about........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboHLS30 Posted October 9, 2010 Share Posted October 9, 2010 Wow that would really suck if the motor is no good. If it is and you want to part it out let me know. I'll even come down and help pull it apart if you want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turboHLS30 Posted October 9, 2010 Share Posted October 9, 2010 Oh and did you check to see if you broke an axle? or did it just lose grip completely? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scottie-GNZ Posted October 10, 2010 Author Share Posted October 10, 2010 Will be 100% sure when I dismantle the car, but when it was towed off the track, they just put a wheel dolly under the right front wheel and flat-towed it off. No signs of anything odd out back. Lots of talk Friday night at the track about it and most believe another car that had problems all night might have made a deposit on the big-end. I don't know for sure so I will leave it at that and count my blessings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aplyedmind Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 Story made me sad ... Glad 2 hear u walked away from it ok. God bless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted October 11, 2010 Share Posted October 11, 2010 (edited) Scottie, I'm so sorry to hear about your father and unfortunately can relate. I lost my dad two years ago on September 7th. Cars can be replaced, I'm just glad that you are OK and the safety equipment paid off. I've been running time trials with NASA lately and watched a friend crash in turn one at Sebring in front of me and my next investment was an SFI rated one piece fire suit, gloves, shoes and balkava. I'm so happy to hear that you are OK and I know you love the build process so I can't wait to see what you put together next. Edited October 11, 2010 by Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo Meister Posted October 23, 2010 Share Posted October 23, 2010 Wow, I didn't find out about this until just now. Like everyone else I'm also sorry to hear about the loss of your father. It is just amazing that You walked away from this crash. But then WE "Old Guys" are pretty tough. Hope you're back at the track in the near future. Hanns Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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