Spectators killed.

Lippy · Postby **Lippy** » Sun Apr 16, 2006 7:17 pm

I was sorry to hear on the news earlier that in Turkey they held a dragrace and spectators were lined up along the track with no guardrail, one of the cars went out of control and killed three spectators.

YouTube · Postby **draglist** » Sun Apr 16, 2006 8:09 pm

That's too bad. Condolences to the families. bp

G.A.T. · Postby **G.A.T.** » Sun Apr 16, 2006 9:37 pm

They Drag race in Turkey

YouTube · Postby **draglist** » Sun Apr 16, 2006 9:58 pm

It's starting up... this might shut it down, though. bp

Gator · Postby **Gator** » Mon Apr 17, 2006 7:45 am

sad.......

Rapid Randy Baker · Postby **Rapid Randy Baker** » Mon Apr 17, 2006 11:38 am

I only saw a short deal on the news,,,,with the way the crowd was standing. I am amazed that you said only 3-people killed. I would have guessed 10 or more and twice that many hurt.

Maritime Drag Racing · Postby **Maritime Drag Racing** » Mon Apr 17, 2006 4:34 pm

not very bright, if you ask me

I agree - the "human guardrail" scenario has claimed more than one life and not as far away as Turkey either. A similar incident 20+ years ago put an end to street racing in this area for a long long time. I'm sure a lot of you would recount similar experiences from where you live.

G.A.T. · Postby **G.A.T.** » Mon Apr 17, 2006 4:38 pm

anyone have a link to where this "Turkish Drag racing" can be seen? Are they street cars or are they all out race cars?

jim sanders · Postby **jim sanders** » Mon Apr 17, 2006 5:02 pm

i would like to know also if it was an organized deal.... yep stuff happens everywhere but negligense and stupid add up quick for disasterous results no matter what you are doing..an aquaintence (same trade) of John the Pumber was crushed just the other day here in St.louis working under a van when it shifted off the jack and crushed his chest.... jeeeez !!

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