BRUINSFAN Posted June 21, 2008 Share Posted June 21, 2008 Here's the link..http://www.mercurynews.com/othersports/ci_9659503Scott Kalitta...RIP When Bobby Orr was asked why he always wore a cupbut not a helmet,he replied:"I can always getsomeone else to do my thinking for me!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randyc Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 Hasn't been a great couple years for NHRA drivers. Eric Medlen last year, John Shoemaker and Scott Kalitta this year. R.I.P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cujo Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 Wow, you never like to hear news like this. Sadly, it happens all too much in the NHRA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEAD! Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 Wow, you never like to hear news like this. Sadly, it happens all too much in the NHRA. I wouldn't like to hear stories like this either, but these cars are going at 300 mph and yes, they do get out of control. Luckily, the car did not kill any spectators. I saw, I came, I left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRUINSFAN Posted June 22, 2008 Author Share Posted June 22, 2008 Here's the video...terrible, terrible crash...http://youtube.com/watch?v=mSn94ZoLlQ0 When Bobby Orr was asked why he always wore a cupbut not a helmet,he replied:"I can always getsomeone else to do my thinking for me!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEAD! Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 Here's the video...terrible, terrible crash...http://youtube.com/watch?v=mSn94ZoLlQ0Good grief! It was worse than I imagined I saw, I came, I left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cujo Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 Here's the video...terrible, terrible crash...http://youtube.com/watch?v=mSn94ZoLlQ0I've seen numerous NHRA crashes in my time, and this by far is the most devastating and horrific. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seadragon76 Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 I don't watch this stuff at all, but jeez... That crash looked awful. It's a shame to see someone die no matter what the case is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Island_Style Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 That's gruesome. RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilliesPhan1325 Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 Wow, that was horrifying. RIP Scott. "The 0-2 pitch... SWING AND A MISS! STRUCK HIM OUT! THE PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES ARE 2008 WORLD CHAMPIONS OF BASEBALL!" J M yoU wish you had a Duke Dog! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJTank Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 That was the worst crash I ever seen, I wonder what killed him the first explosion or the crash it seemed that the car was not in control any more when it ran off the track, just a horrifying accident. www.sportsecyclopedia.com For the best in sports history go to the Sports E-Cyclopedia at http://www.sportsecyclopedia.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshawaggie Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 That was the worst crash I ever seen, I wonder what killed him the first explosion or the crash it seemed that the car was not in control any more when it ran off the track, just a horrifying accident.He was actually alive after the crash.. he died at the hospital. Can't believe he made it that far. @josh_j12 CFA- Fargo Bobcats Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habsfan1 Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 Here's the video...terrible, terrible crash...http://youtube.com/watch?v=mSn94ZoLlQ0This clip is basically, the final seconds of his life.Such an unexpected and sad way to go out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infrared41 Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 That was the worst crash I ever seen, I wonder what killed him the first explosion or the crash it seemed that the car was not in control any more when it ran off the track, just a horrifying accident.Probably the impact. I don't know a lot about NHRA cars so I am just guessing. He probably couldn't see because of the fire and therefore could not slow the car in time. From the looks of the video, he hit the retaining wall at full speed which seemed to cause another explosion. In any case, it's a terrible tragedy.EDIT: One theory from an analyst on ESPN says that Kalitta may have been knocked out from the concussion of the explosion and that's why the car never slowed down. Once he hit the sand and the retaining wall the car went airborne and flew into the woods at an estimated 200 mph. The analyst said that hitting the retaining wall and going airborne at that speed greatly reduced the survivability of the accident. All roads lead to Dollar General. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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