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Old Feb 11, 2005 | 09:14 PM
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Well, first race of the season.. was having a few problems. (car going left on first pass, motor ate some plugs on the next pass, nitrous gauge wasn't working properly (we think)).

First round of eliminations, i've actually got lane choice.

Out of the hole the car started going left towards the centerline, thought I could drive through it.. Got REAL close to the centerline from what Joe said.. and by the time I got out of it, it was too late..

Ended up stuffing the car into the wall at a pretty good clip, tore the front and rear passenger side all to hell. When I saw that I was going to hit the wall/rail first reaction is to brace myself, which I did with my feet and the motor shot to the moon.. Didn't realize that I had even done this until I came down from the guardrail.. (people told me that the rear of the car was about 4 feet in the air). I finally got out of the gas..

Overall the car is shot, but motor and I are fine (I'm a little sore, but it could've been much worse hitting the rail at over 100mph).
I've got pics, will try to get them up and wouldn't be surprised if someone ends up putting up a video at some point..

Going to sit back and figure out what to do with the motor/car..

going to sleep now..


Derek
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Old Feb 11, 2005 | 09:20 PM
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Wow! Glad to hear your ok. Sry to hear about the car. Good Luck!
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Old Feb 11, 2005 | 09:50 PM
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Damn....that sucks. Your car was moving out too! But its great that you are OK...thats THE most important part. Im sure youll find another donor chassis to throw the salvageable parts in... along with that stout motor.

Very sorry to hear that man.
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Old Feb 12, 2005 | 12:09 AM
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Wow!!

Sorry to hear about the car, but as the others has said, you are alright and that's what counts. Let us know what you will need to get her back up and running, hopefully we can help you out.
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Old Feb 12, 2005 | 12:52 AM
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If you need some parts..I will give you a door and fender...I need them outta my garage....free of charge.....call me...8136790751
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Old Feb 12, 2005 | 02:39 AM
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Oh, man, I don't wanna hear that, Derek. I can't believe that happened. So glad that you're OK though.
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Old Feb 12, 2005 | 03:58 AM
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i have a couple fox body cars you can have if you need them...
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Old Feb 12, 2005 | 04:34 AM
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thanks for the well wishes and offerings guys.. I'll figure it out this weekend.
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Old Feb 12, 2005 | 05:27 AM
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glad your ok derrick,

maybe 05 body in white???? that would be p-i-m-p
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