How many here have been 150mph in a straight line let alone into a turn? Even if the Officer is wrong and it was 110mph; it was in a turn. Maybe it was coming out of a turn? But going 130, 140 or 150mph is surreal and into or out-of any turn at 100mph plus takes serious nerves to keep your foot in it.
IMO; The behavior and wife's story don't add up. Nobody decides one day out of the blue to take a turn at 150mph. I don't believe people have the ability to overcome the fear and head into a corner that fast unless they have built up to it.
I guess there is always the stupid decision moment. Maybe another car egged him on and his focus was not on the speed but beating a jerk to the turn. <--- I know; Total left field speculation.
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Originally Posted by JeremyD
I always tell people at the track this - modern safety systems are governed by the institute of traffic safety and NHTSA. These systems are designed for normal speeds. Anything above 80 mph is considered excessive speed and not where these systems were designed for. most are designed for the automotive sweet spot where most accidents occur - 35-45 mph. So when they say, I have an airbag I'll be good - they may as well have a unicorn at the track
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My son starts driving in about a year and I preach this to him all the time. He races karts so I hope that teaches him to keep it on the track. But I tell him 100mph and above is the DEATH ZONE. I don't care about a 1st to 2nd blast now and then. But top speed kills. These cars tear in half at over 80mph now.
Hopefully he learns from me that Freeway on-ramps are the only place where a 20 to 80mph blast is safe. I love merging.
