It was the most horrific thing I have ever seen. He was racing Bill Rimmer as soon as the cars launched a 30 mph crosswind picked up. It was windy all weekend long just like Hybrid SS said. He lost it on the top end and went to straight to the guard rail. Heres the official statement from FFWs website.....


During eliminations today at the Fun Ford Weekend 2002 season opener in Orlando Florida (The Spring Break Shootout) well known Pro 5.0 racer Steve Grebeck was killed during eliminations. Mr. Grebeck who was in the right lane was pitted against another well known Pro 5.0 personality Bill Rimmer who was in the left lane. During the run about 1000 feet out Steve Grebecks car suddenly veered to the left and shot across the track and went air born in front of Bill Rimmers Pro 5.0 car. Rimmers car hit Grebecks race car at over 200 MPH causing a huge fire ball and Grebecks car to be hurled 15 to 20 feet into the air nose up. Amazingly Rimmers car then crossed the finish line slidding and still light the time boards with a 7.19 elapsed time.
Emergency personnel rushed to the scene but we are told that Steve Grebeck was already dead from massive head and bodily injuries. Regardless Mr. Grebeck was air lifted to the hospital while Bill Rimmer was not seriously injured.

At this time the track has been shut down and the event has been canceled. This is due to Florida state investigators being brought in to investigate this tragic accident. It was announced that the event will be finished next month during the Fun Ford Weekend event in Commerce Georgia. We will keep everyone updated to further information as it becomes available.

All of our prayers and sympathy go out to the entire Grebeck family Bill Rimmer and all the Pro 5.0 racers and FFW participants who are effected by this horrible tragedy.

May God rest his soul.