Check out this "weird" drag accident

Flastangs · 04-05-2005, 01:20 PM

read this on a NASCAR site....check this out.

Sad News, Not NASCAR but tragic: Automobile racing, regardless of the venue, is a dangerous business. It goes without saying that those who participate in the racing universe and those who ardently follow the action from the safety of the grandstands or their TV rooms understand the risks. But even the most rock steady fan of the NHRA and its Lucas Oil Sportsman division has truly been shaken and saddened by the freak accident in Tulsa, Okla., on Saturday evening that claimed the life of Top Alcohol Dragster star Shelly Howard and her son, Brian. According to reports, the 59-year-old Shelly was making a test pass in a newly delivered racecar at Tulsa Raceway Park when the dragster's front end lifted vertically somewhere near half-track, sending it into an uncontrollable blowover. The car crashed heavily back onto the racing surface facing the starting line. Then, with her husband, Paul, looking on helplessly, the racecar accelerated back toward the starting line at high speed, crashing into the team's tow vehicle which was parked at the starting line with Shelly's son, 36-year-old Brian, sitting inside the cab. Shelly and Brian lost their lives almost simultaneously in what those in attendance have described as one of the sport's most horrifying mishaps. Police estimated the car hit the truck at 250 mph. And while the accident itself is an unspeakably freakish tragedy, the circumstances and magnitude of the two lives ultimately lost seem to add an even greater dimension of inexplicable sadness to what was witnessed. Shelly Howard was a standout racer, a former Division 4 champion, a former registered nurse who won respect from everyone she encountered with her quiet manner, unquestioned driving skills, and devotion to her family, fans and crew. She also leaves behind two daughters, Jennifer and Tracy, and a legion of friends who came to know and admire her through her NHRA exploits. Info on services can be found at shellyhoward.com.(ESPN.com)(4-5-2005)

**Boostin97SE-R** · 04-05-2005, 01:25 PM

holy shit.. what are the chances of that happening. wow. my condolences go out to the family and friends

launch · 04-05-2005, 05:10 PM

Sad when things like this happens no matter how freakish.

**Little Nicky** · 04-05-2005, 05:25 PM

video??

Flastangs · 04-06-2005, 01:22 PM

They didnt say if anyone was recording their test runs so I would say no video of it.

BrYaN H · 04-06-2005, 03:31 PM

wow thats weird as hell. man that sucks so bad

mewell · 04-06-2005, 05:32 PM

There was also an article in the second page of yesterday's Tribune Sports section. You can still view Tuesday's Sports section on www.tampatrib.com, click on Sports, then scroll down to where you can click to see the previous editions.

Tragic.

Amanda

mewell · 04-06-2005, 05:32 PM

Oops..sorry, my ID is forddna. I'm on someone else's computer.

Amanda

AWDTSi · 06-16-2005, 01:58 PM

I know this is old but I was just reading about this in the road and track at the haircut place the other day... what a freakish accident. I know the car was speeding back at a high rate of speed but why didnt the son get out of the truck and run.. He had to have some time when he saw the car start back from the other end...

**Boostin97SE-R** · 06-16-2005, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AWDTSi

I know this is old but I was just reading about this in the road and track at the haircut place the other day... what a freakish accident. I know the car was speeding back at a high rate of speed but why didnt the son get out of the truck and run.. He had to have some time when he saw the car start back from the other end...

im sure he only had a matter of seconds, honestly probably not enough time to even open the door and get out of the way even if he was expecting it.

Racer · 06-16-2005, 02:19 PM

Her son was disabled.

AWDTSi · 06-16-2005, 11:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Racer

Her son was disabled.

ok that explains it... because otherwise he would have at least 6 seconds to get out of the truck.

06-21-2005, 05:08 PM

Imagine the shock of seeing your mom's drag car do a blowover. It would take a few seconds before you could regain your composure and do anything. By then, you realize the car is heading straight back at you.

I just can't imagine all of the impossible odds that all happened for a car to blow over and come straight back to the starting line with no input from the driver (I'm assuming she was unconcious from the blowover)

04-05-2005, 01:20 PM	#1 (permalink)
Flastangs Registered User Car: 90 Mustang GT, Mod Motor Mustang GT,82 Mustang GT My TRGarage Shelbyville, TN formerly Bradentucky : 510006334	Check out this "weird" drag accident read this on a NASCAR site....check this out. Sad News, Not NASCAR but tragic: Automobile racing, regardless of the venue, is a dangerous business. It goes without saying that those who participate in the racing universe and those who ardently follow the action from the safety of the grandstands or their TV rooms understand the risks. But even the most rock steady fan of the NHRA and its Lucas Oil Sportsman division has truly been shaken and saddened by the freak accident in Tulsa, Okla., on Saturday evening that claimed the life of Top Alcohol Dragster star Shelly Howard and her son, Brian. According to reports, the 59-year-old Shelly was making a test pass in a newly delivered racecar at Tulsa Raceway Park when the dragster's front end lifted vertically somewhere near half-track, sending it into an uncontrollable blowover. The car crashed heavily back onto the racing surface facing the starting line. Then, with her husband, Paul, looking on helplessly, the racecar accelerated back toward the starting line at high speed, crashing into the team's tow vehicle which was parked at the starting line with Shelly's son, 36-year-old Brian, sitting inside the cab. Shelly and Brian lost their lives almost simultaneously in what those in attendance have described as one of the sport's most horrifying mishaps. Police estimated the car hit the truck at 250 mph. And while the accident itself is an unspeakably freakish tragedy, the circumstances and magnitude of the two lives ultimately lost seem to add an even greater dimension of inexplicable sadness to what was witnessed. Shelly Howard was a standout racer, a former Division 4 champion, a former registered nurse who won respect from everyone she encountered with her quiet manner, unquestioned driving skills, and devotion to her family, fans and crew. She also leaves behind two daughters, Jennifer and Tracy, and a legion of friends who came to know and admire her through her NHRA exploits. Info on services can be found at shellyhoward.com.(ESPN.com)(4-5-2005)

04-05-2005, 01:25 PM	#2 (permalink)
Boostin97SE-R Resident Asshole Car: Stock and Slow My TRGarage Riverview,Fl : 566816153	holy shit.. what are the chances of that happening. wow. my condolences go out to the family and friends

04-05-2005, 05:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
launch You'll need it!!! Car: 89 SR20DET My TRGarage Clearwater : 116209270	Sad when things like this happens no matter how freakish.

04-05-2005, 05:25 PM	#4 (permalink)
Little Nicky KaYo Car: millenia and slow mustang My TRGarage St.pete beach : 113290503	video??

04-06-2005, 01:22 PM	#5 (permalink)
Flastangs Registered User Car: 90 Mustang GT, Mod Motor Mustang GT,82 Mustang GT My TRGarage Shelbyville, TN formerly Bradentucky : 510006334	They didnt say if anyone was recording their test runs so I would say no video of it.

04-06-2005, 03:31 PM	#6 (permalink)
BrYaN H 5 bucks youll win Car: got stuck with a fuckin neon My TRGarage tampa : 156	wow thats weird as hell. man that sucks so bad

04-06-2005, 05:32 PM	#7 (permalink)
mewell Registered User Car: My TRGarage : 103362113	There was also an article in the second page of yesterday's Tribune Sports section. You can still view Tuesday's Sports section on www.tampatrib.com, click on Sports, then scroll down to where you can click to see the previous editions. Tragic. Amanda

04-06-2005, 05:32 PM	#8 (permalink)
mewell Registered User Car: My TRGarage : 103362113	Oops..sorry, my ID is forddna. I'm on someone else's computer. Amanda

06-16-2005, 01:58 PM	#9 (permalink)
AWDTSi Registered User Car: My TRGarage Tampa, FL : 522	I know this is old but I was just reading about this in the road and track at the haircut place the other day... what a freakish accident. I know the car was speeding back at a high rate of speed but why didnt the son get out of the truck and run.. He had to have some time when he saw the car start back from the other end...

06-16-2005, 02:19 PM	#11 (permalink)
Racer Registered User Car: My TRGarage : 10	Her son was disabled.

06-21-2005, 05:08 PM	#13 (permalink)
Just Dave Guest Car: My TRGarage	Imagine the shock of seeing your mom's drag car do a blowover. It would take a few seconds before you could regain your composure and do anything. By then, you realize the car is heading straight back at you. I just can't imagine all of the impossible odds that all happened for a car to blow over and come straight back to the starting line with no input from the driver (I'm assuming she was unconcious from the blowover)