((HT: NASCAR on ABC/ESPN))
First, the end of the race in Charlotte this evening gave Kevin Harvick a win to advance in the new version of The Chase...
But all hell broke loose after the fact...
Your finish
And a longer version with commentary from some rather intense, very young NASCAR fans (NSFW)...
Then, Kenseth jumped Keselowski between the haulers out back to express some severe displeasure
Expect Kenseth, Keselowski, and Hamlin to visit The Big Red Truck very soon- and to, perhaps, be a little lighter in the wallet...
Reminded the HQ of something like this
Doesn't it...???
Here's postgame with Doc and Brad and Vince and Denny...
Showing posts with label wreck. Show all posts
Showing posts with label wreck. Show all posts
Sunday, October 12, 2014
Friday, February 21, 2014
Duels At Daytona End In Flames
((HT: NASCAR on FOX))
You had a feeling that, since the first Duel at Daytona was a clean 60-lap race, the second race was going to be messy...
And it was at the end...
Johnson apologized as the initial thoughts were that the 48 ran out of gas, but it seems more like someone got out of line and wobbled Johnson into the heart of the traffic pattern..
It also made for some interesting allowances into the race at Daytona- both Labonte brothers DROVE their way in... and there are seven rookies in the field carrying the yellow back bumper tape...
Race is Sunday...
You had a feeling that, since the first Duel at Daytona was a clean 60-lap race, the second race was going to be messy...
And it was at the end...
Johnson apologized as the initial thoughts were that the 48 ran out of gas, but it seems more like someone got out of line and wobbled Johnson into the heart of the traffic pattern..
It also made for some interesting allowances into the race at Daytona- both Labonte brothers DROVE their way in... and there are seven rookies in the field carrying the yellow back bumper tape...
Race is Sunday...
Sunday, February 16, 2014
Not How NASCAR Wants The Season To Start
((HT: NASCAR on FOX))
It was the Sprint Unlimited last night at Daytona- where past pole sitters, winners, and such all get together for another payday... and it was an interesting look...
It had almost everything...
Including their pace car catching on fire...
Not quite the JP Montoya-running into a jet dryer-thing, but interesting nonetheless...
And whaddya want to bet that Chevy will be looking into that car...
Then, in the ARCA race... you had a 15-car crash with Buster Graham started that looks like it knocked out half the field...
Denny Hamlin would survive the actual race, but Matt Kenseth took out half of the field here...
Wreckin' is more than rubbin', so we'll see how the 4 Stewart-Haas squads go from here...
It was the Sprint Unlimited last night at Daytona- where past pole sitters, winners, and such all get together for another payday... and it was an interesting look...
It had almost everything...
Including their pace car catching on fire...
Not quite the JP Montoya-running into a jet dryer-thing, but interesting nonetheless...
And whaddya want to bet that Chevy will be looking into that car...
Then, in the ARCA race... you had a 15-car crash with Buster Graham started that looks like it knocked out half the field...
Denny Hamlin would survive the actual race, but Matt Kenseth took out half of the field here...
Wreckin' is more than rubbin', so we'll see how the 4 Stewart-Haas squads go from here...
Tuesday, July 30, 2013
OSG High: 3 Dead In Fatal New Mexico Rollover Includes TAMU And Utah Players (UPDATED)
((HT: MyFoxDFW/KRQE-TV))
Three teens including a freshman football player at Texas A&M died in a car accident in New Mexico just north of Albuquerque near the town of Cuba.
Polo Manukainiu was driving back from Utah Monday night. He was a two-time all-district defensive end for Euless Trinity High School.
Before the trip he tweeted, "22 hour drive back to Texas on no sleep. Oh my," around 5:30 local time Monday afternoon.
On his twitter feed, there were those who wished that he would be careful including one message that said: Pull over & get some sleep. We don't need another tragedy. Be safe & God bless. #gigem
According to Emmanuel Gutierrez of the New Mexico State Police, five people were in a Toyota SUV (pictured right, thanks KRQE-TV) at the time of the crash. Two of them were ejected and the cause of the crash is still under investigation.
Utah football recruit Gaius Vaenuku and current Euless Trinity player Lolo Uhatafe were also killed. A fourth unidentified person has been airlifted in critical condition. The condition of the fifth person is unknown.
Reaction is starting to pour out of College Station...
"Heart hurts waking up to news about Polo.. I think I speak for everyone on our team when I say we love you brother you will be missed," A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel tweeted.
Manukainiu was a two-time All-District 6-5A defensive end in high school, and helped lead his team to an undefeated regular season as a senior. The redshirt freshman was a recreation, parks and tourism sciences major.
More when we know more...
1600 UPDATE: It appears, according to NMSP, that the older brother of Lolo Uhatafe was driving the SUV. 18-year-old Siaosi Uhatafe, and his father, Salesi were the two who were injured.
The New Mexico State Police said the driver, Siaosi Uhatafe, was the only person in the vehicle who was wearing a seat belt.
Here's reports from NBCDFW from Euless...
“We lost a terrific young man,” Texas A&M head football coach Kevin Sumlin said. “Polo was loved by his teammates and coaches. Anyone who came in contact with him was struck by his sense of humor and smile. My heart aches for his mom and family members.”
“Everyone who knew Gaius is heartbroken today,” said Utah football coach Kyle Whittingham. “He was the kind of young man who lit up a room and his future in football and life had no boundaries. Words cannot express our devastation over the loss of Gaius. This is a sad day not only for University of Utah football, but for everyone whose lives Gaius crossed or would have crossed but for this tragedy. Our hearts go out to Gaius’ and Salesi’s families, and to the Texas A&M coaches and players. We are praying for the speedy recovery of Salesi and his father.”
Three teens including a freshman football player at Texas A&M died in a car accident in New Mexico just north of Albuquerque near the town of Cuba.
Polo Manukainiu was driving back from Utah Monday night. He was a two-time all-district defensive end for Euless Trinity High School.
Before the trip he tweeted, "22 hour drive back to Texas on no sleep. Oh my," around 5:30 local time Monday afternoon.
On his twitter feed, there were those who wished that he would be careful including one message that said: Pull over & get some sleep. We don't need another tragedy. Be safe & God bless. #gigem
According to Emmanuel Gutierrez of the New Mexico State Police, five people were in a Toyota SUV (pictured right, thanks KRQE-TV) at the time of the crash. Two of them were ejected and the cause of the crash is still under investigation.
Utah football recruit Gaius Vaenuku and current Euless Trinity player Lolo Uhatafe were also killed. A fourth unidentified person has been airlifted in critical condition. The condition of the fifth person is unknown.
Reaction is starting to pour out of College Station...
"Heart hurts waking up to news about Polo.. I think I speak for everyone on our team when I say we love you brother you will be missed," A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel tweeted.
Manukainiu was a two-time All-District 6-5A defensive end in high school, and helped lead his team to an undefeated regular season as a senior. The redshirt freshman was a recreation, parks and tourism sciences major.
More when we know more...
1600 UPDATE: It appears, according to NMSP, that the older brother of Lolo Uhatafe was driving the SUV. 18-year-old Siaosi Uhatafe, and his father, Salesi were the two who were injured.
The New Mexico State Police said the driver, Siaosi Uhatafe, was the only person in the vehicle who was wearing a seat belt.
Here's reports from NBCDFW from Euless...
“We lost a terrific young man,” Texas A&M head football coach Kevin Sumlin said. “Polo was loved by his teammates and coaches. Anyone who came in contact with him was struck by his sense of humor and smile. My heart aches for his mom and family members.”
“Everyone who knew Gaius is heartbroken today,” said Utah football coach Kyle Whittingham. “He was the kind of young man who lit up a room and his future in football and life had no boundaries. Words cannot express our devastation over the loss of Gaius. This is a sad day not only for University of Utah football, but for everyone whose lives Gaius crossed or would have crossed but for this tragedy. Our hearts go out to Gaius’ and Salesi’s families, and to the Texas A&M coaches and players. We are praying for the speedy recovery of Salesi and his father.”
Sunday, June 30, 2013
Your Tour de France Daily Almost Disaster
((HT: NBCSN/Tour de France))
Yesterday, it was the saga of the team bus that was wedged under the finish line banner that almost didn't get out of the way in time for the Stage to finish...
Today, it was a dog that got lost along the way that almost turned into bike fodder... and cause a huge wreck...
The HQ thinks that the Tour needs to get off the island of Corsica and never return...
Yesterday, it was the saga of the team bus that was wedged under the finish line banner that almost didn't get out of the way in time for the Stage to finish...
Today, it was a dog that got lost along the way that almost turned into bike fodder... and cause a huge wreck...
Breaking sports news video. MLB, NFL, NBA, NHL highlights and more.
The HQ thinks that the Tour needs to get off the island of Corsica and never return...
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
DEVELOPING: Jason Leffler Life Flighted From Bridgeport Speedway, Condition Critical (UPDATE: Leffler Dies, Cause Of Death Revealed)
((HT: Bridgeport Speedway))
Nationwide Series racer Jason Leffler has been injured badly in a winged sprint car accident at Bridgeport Speedway in New Jersey. Leffler has been life flighted to a local hospital and the New Jersey State Police, who oversee motorsports, have cancelled the remainder of the program for the evening...
Reports from the area around 9:40 PM have Leffler's car still on the race track awaiting New Jersey State Patrol investigators.
The Speedway Facebook page says:
Racing has been postponed at Bridgeport Speedway due to an accident in a 410 Sprint Car heat race that involved Jason Leffler
After The Whistle has this picture of Leffler's car...
Leffler is currently listed as in critical condition...
2245 UPDATE: NBC Philadelphia is reporting that Leffler died as a result of his injuries...
A NASCAR driver is dead after a crash at a local speedway, according to a law enforcement source.
Officials say 37-year-old Jason Leffler crashed during a sprint car race at the Bridgeport Speedway in Swedesboro, Gloucester County, New Jersey on Wednesday. Leffler had to be extricated from his vehicle and was taken by medevac to Cooper Trauma Center where he later died from his injuries.
He was pronounced dead at 9:02 PM as a result of the accident...
Fans of the sport will remember the rivalry that he had with James Buescher in 2010...
Here was the Nashville incident...
((HT: NASCAR on ESPN))
NASCAR released a statement:
"NASCAR extends its thoughts, prayers and deepest sympathies to the family of Jason Leffler who passed away earlier this evening. For more than a decade, Jason was a fierce competitor in our sport and he will be missed.”
Leffler was taking part in "Night of Wings," a 25-lap event for sprint cars with a $7,000 prize money.
Racers are starting to post their reactions:
"My heart goes out to @JasonLeffler family. He was a great guy. So friendly and a hell of a racecar driver. So saddened by this. #Restinpeace," tweeted AJ Allmendinger.
Joey Logano said in a post, "Extremely sad to hear about @JasonLeffler. spent a lot of time racing with him. Gone way too soon. Prayers to his entire family."
Jeff Burton: My thoughts and prayers are with Jason's family and friends. Breaks my heart thinking of his little boy
Clint Bowyer: So sad to hear about @JasonLeffler. Was a wheel man and a fun fun person to be around. #LEFturn
INDYCAR added their statement for the one-time Indy 500 driver:
INDYCAR extends its deepest sympathies and condolences to the family of Jason Leffler for their tragic loss. Jason was a USAC champion who made three INDYCAR starts, including the 2000 Indianapolis 500. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time.
Here's Thursday morning's report...
((HT: MyFoxPhilly))
Philadelphia News, Weather and Sports from WTXF FOX 29
The Delaware County (PA) Medical Examiner is saying that Leffler's cause of death was blunt force trauma to the neck when his car hit the wall.
Nationwide Series racer Jason Leffler has been injured badly in a winged sprint car accident at Bridgeport Speedway in New Jersey. Leffler has been life flighted to a local hospital and the New Jersey State Police, who oversee motorsports, have cancelled the remainder of the program for the evening...
Reports from the area around 9:40 PM have Leffler's car still on the race track awaiting New Jersey State Patrol investigators.
The Speedway Facebook page says:
Racing has been postponed at Bridgeport Speedway due to an accident in a 410 Sprint Car heat race that involved Jason Leffler
After The Whistle has this picture of Leffler's car...
Leffler is currently listed as in critical condition...
2245 UPDATE: NBC Philadelphia is reporting that Leffler died as a result of his injuries...
A NASCAR driver is dead after a crash at a local speedway, according to a law enforcement source.
Officials say 37-year-old Jason Leffler crashed during a sprint car race at the Bridgeport Speedway in Swedesboro, Gloucester County, New Jersey on Wednesday. Leffler had to be extricated from his vehicle and was taken by medevac to Cooper Trauma Center where he later died from his injuries.
He was pronounced dead at 9:02 PM as a result of the accident...
Fans of the sport will remember the rivalry that he had with James Buescher in 2010...
Here was the Nashville incident...
((HT: NASCAR on ESPN))
NASCAR released a statement:
"NASCAR extends its thoughts, prayers and deepest sympathies to the family of Jason Leffler who passed away earlier this evening. For more than a decade, Jason was a fierce competitor in our sport and he will be missed.”
Leffler was taking part in "Night of Wings," a 25-lap event for sprint cars with a $7,000 prize money.
Racers are starting to post their reactions:
"My heart goes out to @JasonLeffler family. He was a great guy. So friendly and a hell of a racecar driver. So saddened by this. #Restinpeace," tweeted AJ Allmendinger.
Joey Logano said in a post, "Extremely sad to hear about @JasonLeffler. spent a lot of time racing with him. Gone way too soon. Prayers to his entire family."
Jeff Burton: My thoughts and prayers are with Jason's family and friends. Breaks my heart thinking of his little boy
Clint Bowyer: So sad to hear about @JasonLeffler. Was a wheel man and a fun fun person to be around. #LEFturn
INDYCAR added their statement for the one-time Indy 500 driver:
INDYCAR extends its deepest sympathies and condolences to the family of Jason Leffler for their tragic loss. Jason was a USAC champion who made three INDYCAR starts, including the 2000 Indianapolis 500. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time.
Here's Thursday morning's report...
((HT: MyFoxPhilly))
Philadelphia News, Weather and Sports from WTXF FOX 29
The Delaware County (PA) Medical Examiner is saying that Leffler's cause of death was blunt force trauma to the neck when his car hit the wall.
Friday, May 24, 2013
And Then There's The GP2 Start From Monaco...
((HT: SkySports/F1))
And while the IndyLights race had a fantastic finish, the GP2 race in Monaco today didn't even really get started...
When the green light happened, 15 cars got involved in a melee in the first turn...
As a result, Johnny Cecotto, Junior has been suspended from the rest of the weekend activities...
Cecotto took out teammate Mitch Evans and title contender Fabio Leimer with him. Nine of those 15 involved couldn't make the restart...
Cecotto also got in trouble in Malaysia where he forced Sam Bird off the road in qualifying and got DQ'ed from the session - and in Spain, where he criss-crossed Sergio Canamasas trying to hold him off...
Here's the aftereffects...
Cecotto, also, had problems in the 2012 Monaco race...
There seems to be a trend here...
And while the IndyLights race had a fantastic finish, the GP2 race in Monaco today didn't even really get started...
When the green light happened, 15 cars got involved in a melee in the first turn...
As a result, Johnny Cecotto, Junior has been suspended from the rest of the weekend activities...
Cecotto took out teammate Mitch Evans and title contender Fabio Leimer with him. Nine of those 15 involved couldn't make the restart...
Cecotto also got in trouble in Malaysia where he forced Sam Bird off the road in qualifying and got DQ'ed from the session - and in Spain, where he criss-crossed Sergio Canamasas trying to hold him off...
Here's the aftereffects...
Cecotto, also, had problems in the 2012 Monaco race...
There seems to be a trend here...
Subscribe to:
Comments (Atom)