Tony Stewart, this is not good

[VINMAN]

If I ever have to go to trial for anything, all that I ask is that you guys please stay the hell off my jury.

[sand_man]

apologies if already posted...FYI:
IMSA joins NASCAR in strengthening rules about drivers leaving cars after wrecks | MotorSportsTalk

The IMSA-sanctioned TUDOR United SportsCar Championship series is the second major motorsports series to implement new – or strengthen enforcement of existing – rules on drivers leaving their cars after on-track incidents.

TUDOR is following NASCAR’s lead, which reaffirmed and strengthened its existing rules after the Aug. 9 tragic incident that claimed the life of Kevin Ward Jr. in a sprint car race in upstate New York.

Ward had been involved in a wreck with NASCAR star Tony Stewart, exited his car and came down the track, where he was accidentally struck by Stewart’s car and suffered fatal injuries.

The TUDOR series is now mandating that drivers remain in their cars until safety crews arrive on-scene. The only exception to that is if “personal safety is at risk,” such as fire or the threat of additional vehicles piling into the original wreck.

IMSA’s new Rule 48.5.1 officially states:

DISABLED CARS. During an Event, if a Car is involved in an incident and/or is stopped on or near the Racing surface and unable to continue to make forward progress, unless extenuating emergency conditions exist with the Car (i.e. fire, smoke in cockpit, etc.), the Driver should take the following steps as a Full Course Yellow is declared:

Communicate the condition of the Driver and Car to Officials where possible;
Shut off electrical power;
Do not loosen, disconnect or remove any Driver personal safety equipment until directed to do so by Officials;
After being directed to exit the Car, Driver should proceed as directed by Officials;
A Driver must not approach any portion of the Racing surface; A Driver must not approach another moving vehicle.
48.5.2. DRIVER EGRESS.

A Driver exiting a Car stopped in a location away from the Racing surface should first communicate the condition of the Driver and Car to Officials where possible, shut off electrical power, and only move directly to a protected location behind a wall, other barrier, or as directed, and must not approach the Racing surface or other moving vehicles.

[VaSteve]

Hmmm.....so for IMSA, does that mean that when we see people exiting the car and going over the wall while the await the tow, we won't see that anymore?

[sand_man]

I noticed this from that article I posted:

Ward had been involved in a wreck with NASCAR star Tony Stewart, exited his car and came down the track, where he was accidentally struck by Stewart’s car and suffered fatal injuries.

[Grog]

Jesus C, I use to think this board was better than most because of the intellect here. My mistake. There are still some with some common sense, but it has gotten worse.
I'm done
over and out

[speeder]

We'll miss you.

Who are you again?

[wayner]

Originally Posted by VaSteve

Hmmm.....so for IMSA, does that mean that when we see people exiting the car and going over the wall while the await the tow, we won't see that anymore?

There have been incidents where cars are piled into WHILE the driver is getting out. In road racing, staying inside a protective cage has always been a good idea until the track is under yellow or red.

[emcon5]

Originally Posted by wayner

There have been incidents where cars are piled into WHILE the driver is getting out. In road racing, staying inside a protective cage has always been a good idea until the track is under yellow or red.

See Porsche v Corvette during practice at VIR a few days ago.

[sand_man]

Originally Posted by emcon5

See Porsche v Corvette during practice at VIR a few days ago.

And in the final laps of the actual race, Porsche number 911 pulled off into the grass with what looked to be mechanical issues and his team radioed him to stay in the car.

[widgeon13]

Is there a video, what happened? Are we supposed to be mind readers?

[sand_man]

Originally Posted by widgeon13

Is there a video, what happened? Are we supposed to be mind readers?

I don't have a video snipet of just the crash during practice, but here is a picture:

[emcon5]

Let me google that for you:

TUDOR Championship: Magnussen, Lietz involved in major incident at VIR | FOX Sports

[emcon5]

And the biggest that I remember: 2004 Grand Am Rolex Sports Car Series Watkins Glen Regenchaos - YouTube

[Geneman]

the factory p rsr car # 911 slipped on oil (at t1 i think). the vette slipped on same oil. and hit broadside to p .. . p driver had bad arm break but side cage did its job well from a big hit..... incident with video well discussed on rennlist.. no time for car exit at all, and very bad spot on track.... the 911 car was retubbed overnite! and on the starting line next day at noon! unbelievable!

[widgeon13]

Seen on FaceBook.

[Tervuren]

FRACK!!!

Someone is using a SPAMBOT to say the above. WOW.

Reported the post, hopefully it disappears here soon.

[Don Ro]

Originally Posted by speeder

We'll miss you.

Who are you again?

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That would be Mr. 298 Posts.

[Tervuren]

Originally Posted by Don Ro

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That would be Mr. 298 Posts.

Ha, I'm on a Porsche forum, my eyes immediately read 928.

[VaSteve]

Driving this weekend.

[JJ 911SC]

Nice try fghstht, say good night...