Drive4COPD 300- NASCAR Nationwide Series

Stewart wins for the 7,000,000th time in a row. The drivers should be fine, but the fans, I think, are the main concern. Holy shit, how did Larson get out OK?

BWardboy88 wrote:

RyanB06 wrote:There appears to be a tunnel near where Larson's car hit the catch fence...they might have lucked out as far as injured fans go.

wait, did Kyle Larson destroyed the catchfence? I couldn't tell because I was watching Dale Jr's onboard from Racebuddy on NASCAR.com

Looks like a small section is torn up.

Wow, that ended just like I thought it would. Didn't count on a catch fence though. Damn.

I still can't belive Larson got out of his car!!!

Lucstar88 wrote:I still can't belive Larson got out of his car!!!

That is why the COT exists.

Man I'm praying no fans are hurt, I've just seen the video of that finish on YouTube and boy my body was shivering like crazy.

BWardboy88 wrote:Man I'm praying no fans are hurt, I've just seen the video of that finish on YouTube and boy my body was shivering like crazy.

Same... saw the 32 fly 7 im like OH GOD

So only the leader made it though

Hope the fans are ok, Larson's car looks like Andy Farr's machine after it's crash in 94.

Lucstar88 wrote:This is why cup guys shouln't race in nns

Apparently Kez Lethal Weapon #22 didn't get the Memo that you shouldn't throw a rookie into the catchfence.
Hope the fans are okay.

BBoy wrote:Absolutely horrifying.

I agree, but it was a great finish provided no one was hurt

Looking over the DVR, it looks like Larsen's car hit the fence from the top of the car down, so that would mean the weight of the car wouldn't have been behind the engine when it was torn out. That could mean that there wasn't as much energy in those parts as we fear.

That was terrible, right now I don't care if CUPPIEWINSLOL, but at times like these you need to think of the fans...

FlashRod4 wrote:

Lucstar88 wrote:This is why cup guys shouln't race in nns

Apparently Kez Lethal Weapon #22 didn't get the Memo that you shouldn't throw a rookie into the catchfence.
Hope the fans are okay.

Smith admitted that he threw the block...

Anyway, I hope everyone's okay. My God, the entire engine block along with the wheels (not the tires, THE WHEELS) is lodged in the catch fence. I'm already hearing reports of injuries. Wow...

FlashRod4 wrote:

Lucstar88 wrote:This is why cup guys shouln't race in nns

Apparently Kez Lethal Weapon #22 didn't get the Memo that you shouldn't throw a rookie into the catchfence.
Hope the fans are okay.

....Brad was sideways and couldn't control hitting Larson and sending him into the fence.

Really hope all those people in the stands are okay, and I hope they make a quick recovery.

Sparkz47 wrote:

FlashRod4 wrote:

Lucstar88 wrote:This is why cup guys shouln't race in nns

Apparently Kez Lethal Weapon #22 didn't get the Memo that you shouldn't throw a rookie into the catchfence.
Hope the fans are okay.

Smith admitted that he threw the block...

Anyway, I hope everyone's okay. My God, the entire engine block along with the wheels (not the tires, THE WHEELS) is lodged in the catch fence. I'm already hearing reports of injuries. Wow...

where are you hearing them from?

Horrifying wreck. The part that worries me most is that we're not hearing anything specific, which normally means that it's really bad.

BWardboy88 wrote:

Sparkz47 wrote:

FlashRod4 wrote:

Lucstar88 wrote:This is why cup guys shouln't race in nns

Apparently Kez Lethal Weapon #22 didn't get the Memo that you shouldn't throw a rookie into the catchfence.
Hope the fans are okay.

Smith admitted that he threw the block...

Anyway, I hope everyone's okay. My God, the entire engine block along with the wheels (not the tires, THE WHEELS) is lodged in the catch fence. I'm already hearing reports of injuries. Wow...

where are you hearing them from?

I've heard the announcers say several times that fans are being treated by medical personnel. How serious these injuries are, I can't say.

@jess_gluck has said on twitter that he's seen at least two spectators taken away on backboards and is seeing backboards taken into the upper levels

Let's be real here: Kyle Larson was DEAD TO RIGHTS the moment he went up into the air. There is no reason why he should have been able to climb out relatively unscathed.

Really glad that all the drivers involved are okay. Let's hope for the best as far as any injuries in the stands.

Mike Helton just confirmed that some spectators have been transported to Halifax.

I believe that their might a possibility of a fatal victim being announced soon, I hope not though.

A NASCAR.Com production crew may have been seriously injured in this. They were right around that area when the wreck happened, their equipment was spotted near the wreck.

It looks like Larson's car hit the crossover gate in the fence

Mystrsyko wrote:

I didn't watch the race, but seeing that photo... Holy shit!

seems annett got hurt in the big one... he is now awake & alert

Here's another USA Today photo which is...unsettling



Note the tire & wheel airborne above the car. That is not good

Magus978 wrote:Let's be real here: Kyle Larson was DEAD TO RIGHTS the moment he went up into the air. There is no reason why he should have been able to climb out relatively unscathed.

Really glad that all the drivers involved are okay. Let's hope for the best as far as any injuries in the stands.

Again, COT. It may get a lot of (irrational) hate, but it did its job as far as Larson is concerned.

And holy cow on that tire. That's a long way up for it to go. I really hope there weren't fans in its path.

From what I've seen on Twitter and various news sites, at least 7 spectators have been reported as being injured. 5 taken away on backboards.

FlashRod4 wrote:

Lucstar88 wrote:This is why cup guys shouln't race in nns

Apparently Kez Lethal Weapon #22 didn't get the Memo that you shouldn't throw a rookie into the catchfence.
Hope the fans are okay.

Naturally, it was ALL Brad Keselowski's fault. He wrecks everyone all the time.

That is a load of crap and you know it. Regan Smith himself took the blame for that. it wasn't like Keselowski went down five lanes and turned Larson into the fence. But then again, you're the same guy who can't let the Phoenix incident go. You're just another part of the bandwagon that thinks blaming Brad Keselowski is cool because he's "such a dirty driver".

It was the last lap at Daytona, they were going for it, Regan Smith tried to block, and it went horribly wrong. It was nothing more than a freak accident.

FlashRod4 wrote:

Lucstar88 wrote:This is why cup guys shouln't race in nns

Apparently Kez Lethal Weapon #22 didn't get the Memo that you shouldn't throw a rookie into the catchfence.
Hope the fans are okay.

there are fans who are fighting for their life right now and you're blaming Keselowski for all of this?

I may get a vacation for this but you're a fucking moron. wrecks like these are more likely than you think, regardless on who started the wreck, it's not their fault.

Besides, Brad had no idea that this aftermath was going to happen.

I'm not sure if fighting is the appropriate response to this...

RandomClassic wrote:

FlashRod4 wrote:

Lucstar88 wrote:This is why cup guys shouln't race in nns

Apparently Kez Lethal Weapon #22 didn't get the Memo that you shouldn't throw a rookie into the catchfence.
Hope the fans are okay.

Naturally, it was ALL Brad Keselowski's fault. He wrecks everyone all the time.

That is a load of crap and you know it. Regan Smith himself took the blame for that. it wasn't like Keselowski went down five lanes and turned Larson into the fence. But then again, you're the same guy who can't let the Phoenix incident go. You're just another part of the bandwagon that thinks blaming Brad Keselowski is cool because he's "such a dirty driver".

It was the last lap at Daytona, they were going for it, Regan Smith tried to block, and it went horribly wrong. It was nothing more than a freak accident.

This x1000. This is no time to be placing blame when we could have some spectators fatally injured. Forget about who caused the wreck, I want to hear that everyone's going to be alright.

This isn't the time for fighting and arguing. It's an incredibly unfortunate situation that nobody could've anticipated.

Basically this wreck was all just a racing deal, Regan Smith tried to block but Keselowski had his bumper slightly ahead of him, and then again the drivers behind just have to do whatever they can to get through the wreck unscathed.

FlashRod4 wrote:

Lucstar88 wrote:This is why cup guys shouln't race in nns

Apparently Kez Lethal Weapon #22 didn't get the Memo that you shouldn't throw a rookie into the catchfence.

Did you not see the Regan Smith interview or something? Maybe watch the broadcast a bit closer next time or just pay more attention.

BWardboy88 wrote:Basically this wreck was all just a racing deal, Regan Smith tried to block but Keselowski had his bumper slightly ahead of him, and then again the drivers behind just have to do whatever they can to get through the wreck unscathed.

This

Magus978 wrote:Let's be real here: Kyle Larson was DEAD TO RIGHTS the moment he went up into the air. There is no reason why he should have been able to climb out relatively unscathed.

Really glad that all the drivers involved are okay. Let's hope for the best as far as any injuries in the stands.

They're COT's. You can get injured in a COT (mostly if a freak accident happens like McClure last year), but the chances of death are basically none.

Mystrsyko wrote:I'm not sure if fighting is the appropriate response to this...

This. It's not the first time I've him freak out like that.

I find it ironic that the wreck just happened because I know there's renovations supposed to be made within a couple of years and I'm sure it's to make the fans safer. This is what I think what will happen tomorrow:

During the race, no fans are allowed to walk alongside the fence unless the race is under caution or a red flag. This applies to sceurities as well, who will make sure the fans won't walk out of the stands to walk along the fence when the racing is going on. Even though debris flew into the stands, it should at least prevent some injuries. Like I said, there are renovations to be made soon and I know they have everything planned out.

I'm not impressed by misinformed people laying the blame on one driver when it was a typical "fight to the finish" Daytona race. If you really, truly think Keselowski caused this, you need to get your subscription glasses checked.

This was a really nasty accident. I felt my gut drop when I saw a car lift up into the catchfence and I still don't think it has recovered. Hoping for the absolute best.

Stop the personal attacks now and focus on the well-being of those that were actually involved.

Cnn has this as breaking news by the way

navycook75 wrote:

FlashRod4 wrote:

Lucstar88 wrote:This is why cup guys shouln't race in nns

Apparently Kez Lethal Weapon #22 didn't get the Memo that you shouldn't throw a rookie into the catchfence.
Hope the fans are okay.

there are fans who are fighting for their life right now and you're blaming Keselowski for all of this?

I may get a vacation for this but you're a fucking moron. wrecks like these are more likely than you think, regardless on who started the wreck, it's not their fault.

Besides, Brad had no idea that this aftermath was going to happen.

Noted. My emotions got the best of me and I well realize that this was just a racing incident. I was probably just pissed off because I had just got into an arguement with my dad and was looking for someone to take this out on. If someone needs a vacation its probably me and I apologize to anyone I have angered.
I still pray for the people in the hospital and hope they pull through

FlashRod4 wrote:

navycook75 wrote:

FlashRod4 wrote:

Lucstar88 wrote:This is why cup guys shouln't race in nns

Apparently Kez Lethal Weapon #22 didn't get the Memo that you shouldn't throw a rookie into the catchfence.
Hope the fans are okay.

there are fans who are fighting for their life right now and you're blaming Keselowski for all of this?

I may get a vacation for this but you're a fucking moron. wrecks like these are more likely than you think, regardless on who started the wreck, it's not their fault.

Besides, Brad had no idea that this aftermath was going to happen.

Noted. My emotions got the best of me and I well realize that this was just a racing incident. I was probably just pissed off because I had just got into an arguement with my dad and was looking for someone to take this out on. If someone needs a vacation its probably me and I apologize to anyone I have angered.
I still pray for the people in the hospital and hope they pull through

just a suggestion, I think you should take down the picture on your signature....this is not the time for this.

Lucstar88 wrote:Cnn has this as breaking news by the way

They referred to Kyle Larson as "Karl Larson"...

Sparkz47 wrote:

Lucstar88 wrote:Cnn has this as breaking news by the way

They referred to Kyle Larson as "Karl Larson"...

>CNN

Even with that fence in between the track and the grandstands, you just never never know what could happen.

Sparkz47 wrote:

Lucstar88 wrote:Cnn has this as breaking news by the way

They referred to Kyle Larson as "Karl Larson"...

Plus they thought it was the 500...

It is still horrible to look at the replay

Lucstar88 wrote:

Sparkz47 wrote:

Lucstar88 wrote:Cnn has this as breaking news by the way

They referred to Kyle Larson as "Karl Larson"...

Plus they thought it was the 500...

This is nothing new from CNN. In their defense though, not many people are familiar with him yet.