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(Elite Series) Epps Premium Synthetic Oil 200
by Ceej Sun Jun 29, 2014 1:29 pm
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- Megan Driver is done.
Billy Ray Smith-Thompson is done for a while.
Ashley Tucker is out for the next race.
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Re: (Elite Series) Epps Premium Synthetic Oil 200
by Magus978 Sun Jun 29, 2014 2:09 pm
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- Delgado Sore but Unhurt, Rushes to Hospital to Check on Ashley Tucker
After finishing 2nd in his heat at the New York Autoring, Tom Delgado had high hopes of winning on his home turf, but his hopes went up in smoke after a vicious wreck. Despite coming out of the infield care center sore but mostly unscathed, Delgado's heart was with his wife who was taken to a nearby hospital after her vicious wreck. Delgado ran out of the infield care center past reporters who were looking for a quick word, and got into his car to drive to the hospital without making any comment.
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Re: (Elite Series) Epps Premium Synthetic Oil 200
by Cynon Sun Jun 29, 2014 2:16 pm
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- OOC: Miura and Graham should also be done, with Cyrus out for a few races TBH. <_<
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Re: (Elite Series) Epps Premium Synthetic Oil 200
by zaw24fan Sun Jun 29, 2014 3:55 pm
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- Webster Returns to Form in 50-50 Sprint; Bitten by Bad Luck in Feature
It was the weekend Webster had been looking for since the 2014 season started back at Texas World: finally a solid weekend.
Webster kicked off the race weekend by starting the first 50-50 Sprint in 4th. As a bonus for Webster, his teammates Kelly Splison and Megan Driver were both also in the first 50/50 Sprint. Webster stayed up close to the front nearly the entire race and tied his best career finish of 2nd for the third time. Splison and Driver also made it to the feature, allowing Webster to still have both teammates to work with in the 200-lap feature.
Webster started mid-pack for the 200-lap feature, but it didn't take long for Webster to get up inside the top 10. Webster's pit crew showed some muscle under one of the cautions and got Webster off of pit road before anyone else, allowing Webster to lead the field to one of the restarts. Just like the 50-50 Sprint, Webster spent most of his time in the top 10 before getting collected in a crash in the latter stages of the race. The wreck started up high, then one car came sliding down the track and right into the path of Webster. Webster climbed from his car uninjured while his car was towed back to the garage with a torn up front end.
After the race, Webster was told that teammate Megan Driver had to be cut from her car and immediately air-lifted to the hospital following a violent crash in the closing stages of the race.
Webster's comments after the race:
About the weekend:
"This was the weekend this 41 team really needed. We finally got a weekend put together where everything was just solid. That SuperCharged Energy Lenard was absolutely flawless this weekend except for the damage from that crash. That 50-50 Sprint was just perfect, and the team did an amazing job there. I can't really be that upset about that crash in the feature. We were having a solid top 10 run going and there was just nothing I could do about the crash we were collected in. The wreck started up high, and I thought I was close enough to it to be able to stay on the bottom and squeak by, but someone came down the track and I just couldn't avoid it."
About the 41 team:
"This weekend is a statement to what this 41 team can do when we can stay in the entire race. We had a really strong car for both races, the pit crew was sharp enough to win a battle off of pit road, we led laps, and most importantly we finally got some points. We had been struggling to finish races and I was beginning to wonder if we would ever get points. We'll take those 80 points we got in the 50-50 Sprint and go from there at the next weekend.
About teammate Megan Driver:
"Certainly my thoughts and prayers are with Megan and that 40 team. I was watching the end of the race in my hauler, and I cringed at the impact she took to that driver side door. It's a product of the close racing you get with the superspeedways, and sometimes accidents like this happen. I heard she was immediately taken to the hospital after they cut her from the car. Just have to hope she will be okay and can return to racing soon.
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Re: (Elite Series) Epps Premium Synthetic Oil 200
by RyanB06 Sun Jun 29, 2014 4:05 pm
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- Matthews: Dump the superspeedways
Ryan Matthews had choice words for FARC officials after another crash-filled weekend at the New York Autoring, which saw his former employee Billy Ray Smith-Thompson and Accelerator Motorsports' Megan Driver hospitalized with serious injuries as the result of separate hard impacts.
"Enough's enough," he said. "We've had too many near misses at this track over the last two seasons, and it was just a matter of time before someone who has no business out there does something really dumb. And we saw it too often this weekend, including twice tonight. It's beyond time FARC realizes these drivers have no business being on a track this fast. I hope the series officials have the good sense to move the Talladega race, because I fear someone will be killed if they don't."
"My thoughts, of course, are with Billy Ray and Megan," he added. "I've gotten bits and pieces of what's happening with Billy Ray, and we're planning on heading to the hospital to see him as soon as he's able to have guests. As for Megan...well, all I can offer right now are prayers. I've gotten to know her over the course of the season, and I really hope she pulls through."
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- Smith-Thompson suffers injuries, concussion in Sprint Two wreck
Reports out of a local Albany hospital indicated that Billy Ray Smith-Thompson, who suffered a horrible crash in the second of the 50/50 Sprints for the Epps Premium Synthetic Oil 200, suffered a broken leg, several bruised ribs, and a Grade II concussion as a result of the impact, and as a result will miss at least six months in recovery.
A hospital official believed that Smith-Thompson was unconscious for about 30 seconds after the initial impact, which would be consistent with the diagnosis of the Grade II concussion.
Due to the timing of the injuries, Smith-Thompson's season is effectively over.
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Re: (Elite Series) Epps Premium Synthetic Oil 200
by Racerfan275 Sun Jun 29, 2014 4:09 pm
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- Ashby gets in but wrecked early
It was a weekend of mixed emotions as Tommy Ashby got his best career finish with a 3rd in his sprint race but that wouldn't matter as he would be wrecked early on in the main event with Kiki Hetsuno and Caden Beckett. When asked how he felt about it, Ashby said "Honestly, I'm just happy we got more points, at the end of the day, if you get points, honestly I'm fine with it." The elder Ashby also had this to say about the wrecks involving several drivers that sent them to the hospital, "That was just....wow. I hope Megan, Ashley, and Billy Ray are ok, those were scary to watch. The guys at FARC need to take a look at running at places like this if you ask me."
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Re: (Elite Series) Epps Premium Synthetic Oil 200
by bsoyuz Sun Jun 29, 2014 4:37 pm
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- Gabriel Macena emotional about causing crashes that resulted in injury, could sit out for the rest of his career. Irate about lapped cars.
"I just want to say to Scott Dalitz that there's somrthing called mirror in your car, since he doesn't knows what the fuck is that, I'm giving him a diagram for next week.......it's a pity that people gets up holding up fast cars this way." - this was said right after Gabriel retired from the race, but a few minutes later, Gabriel had some news about what happened in the wrecks that he caused and may sideline a few drivers, including Megan Driver, that could be sidelined for the rest of her life.
"I just.....it's just too much for me to handle......I just feel that is all my own fault and I don't want that Driver's career to end like this......being something that I've caused..I just can't think of that right now." - said a very emotional Gabriel that was reportedly in tears.
A few hours later Gabriel supposedly left New York and gone to his house in Speedway, Indiana. It's being rumored that he may sit out for the rest of the year due to not handling the pressure of causing those two big wrecks, it's being also rumored that he may give up from driving and become a scout for younger drivers. none of those ources have been confirmed and Gabriel was not found by the press to speak about what happened after his last interview
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Re: (Elite Series) Epps Premium Synthetic Oil 200
by PackerMan71 Sun Jun 29, 2014 4:51 pm
Not gonna lie here, and it may not be the most popular opinion on here, but IMO, I don't think this track should be used again unless it gets some serious editing done to it, because quite frankly, I don't think any of us want to see another repeat of the Hanmore World Championships. :/
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Re: (Elite Series) Epps Premium Synthetic Oil 200
by bsoyuz Sun Jun 29, 2014 4:53 pm
Except in the ASCC, the ASCC uses the COT. But seriously, it should be edited a littlePackerMan71 wrote:Not gonna lie here, and it may not be the most popular opinion on here, but IMO, I don't think this track should be used again unless it gets some serious editing done to it, because quite frankly, I don't think any of us want to see another repeat of the Hanmore World Championships. :/
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Re: (Elite Series) Epps Premium Synthetic Oil 200
by gwoodard41 Sun Jun 29, 2014 6:21 pm
Driver pulled from the car, injuries predicted to be severe.
Megan Driver, the driver of the #40 FRoZr Graphics Lenard was caught off by surprise by being slammed into the driver's side door at 100+ MPH. She was unresponsive as her crew attempted to contact her and she was cut from her car. She was airlifted to the closest hospital, she was found to be unconscious but no injuries were noted that were life threatening. However, her left arm, leg, and her hip were almost destroyed in the crash. Doctors are unsure if she'll wind up partially disabled due to the incident.
Jack Dempsey will replace her for her remaining races. Zack Webster is planned to run a special scheme within the next few races.
Megan Driver, the driver of the #40 FRoZr Graphics Lenard was caught off by surprise by being slammed into the driver's side door at 100+ MPH. She was unresponsive as her crew attempted to contact her and she was cut from her car. She was airlifted to the closest hospital, she was found to be unconscious but no injuries were noted that were life threatening. However, her left arm, leg, and her hip were almost destroyed in the crash. Doctors are unsure if she'll wind up partially disabled due to the incident.
Jack Dempsey will replace her for her remaining races. Zack Webster is planned to run a special scheme within the next few races.
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Re: (Elite Series) Epps Premium Synthetic Oil 200
by RyanB06 Sun Jun 29, 2014 6:25 pm
bsoyuz wrote:Except in the ASCC, the ASCC uses the COT. But seriously, it should be edited a littlePackerMan71 wrote:Not gonna lie here, and it may not be the most popular opinion on here, but IMO, I don't think this track should be used again unless it gets some serious editing done to it, because quite frankly, I don't think any of us want to see another repeat of the Hanmore World Championships. :/
The FARC car is the Nationwide COT, like the ASCC is. The only difference is that FARC uses DMR's version while ASCC is the SRD version.
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Re: (Elite Series) Epps Premium Synthetic Oil 200
by SpeedDemon37 Sun Jun 29, 2014 8:23 pm
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- Fochesato Has Career-Best Race @ the Autoring: Severe Accidents Injure Several Competitors
Vincenzo Fochesato's first two FARC Elite Series races on a superspeedway went much better than he was expecting. After starting the second Sprint of the Epps Premium Synthetic Oil 200 in 30th place, he found himself in 3rd at the checkered flag; a career-best finish. Focus Autosports would take full advantage of Fochesato's advancement into the Feature by placing him on the Marlise Pole for the first time in his career, and he would best his Sprint 2 finish by coming home in second. With his first two podiums coming on back-to-back nights, it was the rookie's best race weekend in the series so far.
The circumstances under which the Feature ended, however, were far too dire to celebrate any results.
An accident on lap 80 of the 89-lap race sparked by contact between Gabriel Macena and Harmony Pettinger resulted in Megan Driver being struck directly in the driver's door by Jessica Graham at high speeds, sending Driver's #40 Lenard into a series of violent barrel-rolls. Driver had to be cut from her car and was immediately airlifted from the track. Big Mac Racing rookie Monica Rook would lead the field to the Vicker Collision and Glass Caution with Fochesato behind her in second, and the race would be declared official three laps into the Caution on lap 83.
Fochesato would not be found by reporters for an interview until his team was loading the last of their equipment from the garage and into the team hauler. The team reported that he had been pale upon exiting his car and had been spending some time lying down.
Fochesato's crew chief, Barry Vanelli, had been able to speak with reporters shortly beforehand, saying, "I'm hoping and praying that Megan Driver will be okay after that. That was... such a nasty wreck, and we're all hoping that she'll be okay. We told Vincenzo the wreck behind him was pretty big, but when they called the race... he realized just how bad it really was."
The wreck was not the first scary accident of the weekend; Billy Ray Smith-Thompson and Ashley Tucker both received injuries in Fochesato's Sprint race the day before. Tucker is not expected to return to the driver's seat for several weeks, while Smith-Thompson is more-than-likely done for the season.
Upon leaving the garage, a clearly shaken-up Fochesato had this to say; "I'm hoping and praying that Megan will be alright. Racing is a very dangerous sport, and when that's realized, it can be the most cruel thing in the world. This was the best race of my career, but I couldn't care less right now."
Soon after, Fochesato would leave the track with his team.
The exact medical conditions of Megan Driver and Jessica Graham, at this time, are currently unknown.
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Re: (Elite Series) Epps Premium Synthetic Oil 200
by Nascar9fan Sun Jun 29, 2014 9:07 pm
RyanB06 wrote:bsoyuz wrote:Except in the ASCC, the ASCC uses the COT. But seriously, it should be edited a littlePackerMan71 wrote:Not gonna lie here, and it may not be the most popular opinion on here, but IMO, I don't think this track should be used again unless it gets some serious editing done to it, because quite frankly, I don't think any of us want to see another repeat of the Hanmore World Championships. :/
The FARC car is the Nationwide COT, like the ASCC is. The only difference is that FARC uses DMR's version while ASCC is the SRD version.
I don't think it matters, as the cars just can't hold up properly with this track. I think the main problem is the design of the pit exit walls. If changes can be done, they should start there
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Re: (Elite Series) Epps Premium Synthetic Oil 200
by bsoyuz Sun Jun 29, 2014 9:10 pm
Yes, take off some banking from the turns could decrease the risk of wrecks, or , at least decrease the pain of it.Nascar9fan wrote:RyanB06 wrote:bsoyuz wrote:Except in the ASCC, the ASCC uses the COT. But seriously, it should be edited a littlePackerMan71 wrote:Not gonna lie here, and it may not be the most popular opinion on here, but IMO, I don't think this track should be used again unless it gets some serious editing done to it, because quite frankly, I don't think any of us want to see another repeat of the Hanmore World Championships. :/
The FARC car is the Nationwide COT, like the ASCC is. The only difference is that FARC uses DMR's version while ASCC is the SRD version.
I don't think it matters, as the cars just can't hold up properly with this track. I think the main problem is the design of the pit exit walls. If changes can be done, they should start there
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- And other thing, I was joking on the fact that John Parker Jr. had lots of pain in the 2013 ASCC race at NY, and when commentating, I made some references to the safety of the COT.
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Re: (Elite Series) Epps Premium Synthetic Oil 200
by Mother of Invention Sun Jun 29, 2014 9:14 pm
I swear I've seen a version that removes the pit walls. But I don't remember where.
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Re: (Elite Series) Epps Premium Synthetic Oil 200
by SpeedDemon37 Sun Jun 29, 2014 9:37 pm
Interestingly enough, I recently came across that video.Mother of Invention wrote:I swear I've seen a version that removes the pit walls. But I don't remember where.
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Re: (Elite Series) Epps Premium Synthetic Oil 200
by crl Sun Jun 29, 2014 10:02 pm
After the race, a still-pissed Jon Halks approached Alex Whitt in the pit lane and simply said, "Go fuck yourself" before walking away.
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Re: (Elite Series) Epps Premium Synthetic Oil 200
by Dan Mackay Sun Jun 29, 2014 11:08 pm
Mike Howard comments on race:
Yeah.... well I'm glad I didn't enter my son for this weekends race...
Yeah.... well I'm glad I didn't enter my son for this weekends race...
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Re: (Elite Series) Epps Premium Synthetic Oil 200
by Spannerhead29 (Nelson) Mon Jun 30, 2014 9:06 am
bsoyuz wrote:Yes, take off some banking from the turns could decrease the risk of wrecks, or , at least decrease the pain of it.Nascar9fan wrote:RyanB06 wrote:bsoyuz wrote:Except in the ASCC, the ASCC uses the COT. But seriously, it should be edited a littlePackerMan71 wrote:Not gonna lie here, and it may not be the most popular opinion on here, but IMO, I don't think this track should be used again unless it gets some serious editing done to it, because quite frankly, I don't think any of us want to see another repeat of the Hanmore World Championships. :/
The FARC car is the Nationwide COT, like the ASCC is. The only difference is that FARC uses DMR's version while ASCC is the SRD version.
I don't think it matters, as the cars just can't hold up properly with this track. I think the main problem is the design of the pit exit walls. If changes can be done, they should start there
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I think the main problem is that cars keep bouncing off the walls back onto the racing lines.
So what should be done for future races is to use Eichholtz's NYA edit which has no walls on both the inside and the outside.
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Re: (Elite Series) Epps Premium Synthetic Oil 200
by bsoyuz Mon Jun 30, 2014 10:07 am
Spannerhead29 (Nelson) wrote:bsoyuz wrote:Yes, take off some banking from the turns could decrease the risk of wrecks, or , at least decrease the pain of it.Nascar9fan wrote:RyanB06 wrote:bsoyuz wrote:Except in the ASCC, the ASCC uses the COT. But seriously, it should be edited a littlePackerMan71 wrote:Not gonna lie here, and it may not be the most popular opinion on here, but IMO, I don't think this track should be used again unless it gets some serious editing done to it, because quite frankly, I don't think any of us want to see another repeat of the Hanmore World Championships. :/
The FARC car is the Nationwide COT, like the ASCC is. The only difference is that FARC uses DMR's version while ASCC is the SRD version.
I don't think it matters, as the cars just can't hold up properly with this track. I think the main problem is the design of the pit exit walls. If changes can be done, they should start there
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I think the main problem is that cars keep bouncing off the walls back onto the racing lines.
So what should be done for future races is to use Eichholtz's NYA edit which has no walls on both the inside and the outside.
If you want other Hanmore World Championships.
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by Ben Atkins Mon Jun 30, 2014 5:08 pm
Atkins critical on Macena, says Megan Driver accident was "waiting to happen"
After being caught up in a crash caused by Gabriel Macena, TM Master Cup Series driver Ben Atkins said that the accident that may cause the end of Megan Driver's career, also caused by Macena, was an accident waiting to happen with him in the field. Both crashes were caused by Macena hooking someone and causing a chain reaction accident.
"The kid has no special awareness" said Atkins, "He was going to kill someone eventually, and he about killed Delgado in the first crash he caused and we don't know what's going to happen with Megan, but let's pray it's good for her. FARC either need to ban him, though, because he had that attitude at the beginning of the year where he was like 'I'll wreck you for the win if I need to" and he'll just carry on until he kills someone. The idiot doesn't learn."
Atkins finished 6th in his heat, where he was second with a handful of laps to go, but was forced out of line by Zack Webster, who eventually finished 2nd.
After being caught up in a crash caused by Gabriel Macena, TM Master Cup Series driver Ben Atkins said that the accident that may cause the end of Megan Driver's career, also caused by Macena, was an accident waiting to happen with him in the field. Both crashes were caused by Macena hooking someone and causing a chain reaction accident.
"The kid has no special awareness" said Atkins, "He was going to kill someone eventually, and he about killed Delgado in the first crash he caused and we don't know what's going to happen with Megan, but let's pray it's good for her. FARC either need to ban him, though, because he had that attitude at the beginning of the year where he was like 'I'll wreck you for the win if I need to" and he'll just carry on until he kills someone. The idiot doesn't learn."
Atkins finished 6th in his heat, where he was second with a handful of laps to go, but was forced out of line by Zack Webster, who eventually finished 2nd.
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Re: (Elite Series) Epps Premium Synthetic Oil 200
by bsoyuz Mon Jun 30, 2014 5:36 pm
Gabriel Macena gets out of isolation, sour words towards Ben Atkins
After acknowledging what the TMMC driver Ben Atkins said about him in the aftermath of the Epps Synthetic Oil 200, Gabriel Macena got out from his self-imposed isolation after the race, to say some things to Atkins. Gabriel, a TMMC Independent's Trophy driver himself didn't measured words.
"The idiot wants to blame me for a wreck that I couldn't control. So I'm sorry Mr. I drive for the slowest team in Master Cup history, I'm sorry that these cars aren't safe enough, I'm sorry that I was thrown out of my line by other cars, I'm sorry that these fucking radiators doesn't let you be behind a driver all race long, I'm sorry that my own teammate that was supposed to be helping me on the inside fucked me up, I'm tottaly sorry that this track is a death trap and some retards don't know what spotters, mirrors and brakes are. I'm sorry that i'm driving a car with a pointy nose and the wreck was out of my control. So if people die, there's several things to blame, but don't blame the fucking drivers, our work is to drive, and you don't need to be saying shit about me, go take care of your fucking life."
Gabriel finished fourth in his sprint, and wounded up finishing 13th in the feature, after being struck by Todd Stater.
After acknowledging what the TMMC driver Ben Atkins said about him in the aftermath of the Epps Synthetic Oil 200, Gabriel Macena got out from his self-imposed isolation after the race, to say some things to Atkins. Gabriel, a TMMC Independent's Trophy driver himself didn't measured words.
"The idiot wants to blame me for a wreck that I couldn't control. So I'm sorry Mr. I drive for the slowest team in Master Cup history, I'm sorry that these cars aren't safe enough, I'm sorry that I was thrown out of my line by other cars, I'm sorry that these fucking radiators doesn't let you be behind a driver all race long, I'm sorry that my own teammate that was supposed to be helping me on the inside fucked me up, I'm tottaly sorry that this track is a death trap and some retards don't know what spotters, mirrors and brakes are. I'm sorry that i'm driving a car with a pointy nose and the wreck was out of my control. So if people die, there's several things to blame, but don't blame the fucking drivers, our work is to drive, and you don't need to be saying shit about me, go take care of your fucking life."
Gabriel finished fourth in his sprint, and wounded up finishing 13th in the feature, after being struck by Todd Stater.
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Re: (Elite Series) Epps Premium Synthetic Oil 200
by BWard Mon Jun 30, 2014 5:46 pm
Posadas crashes out, left distraught over the NY Races
After once again crashing out in her heat Race at the New York Autoring, Kelly Posadas was left fuming and distraught especially after seeing Megan Driver's horrific crash. "To me, I think the main problem the whole weekend was what the driver's were playing at", she explained to the media,"It's always when it comes to Superspeedways, The Officials can do what they want to do with the Aero package and the type of Racing, it's how the driver's handled it that was the main issue.
"You can't be forcing 4-wide so early in the race when there's still plenty to play for. I got pinched in the middle lane as a result of it because some people were driving like they give no space to anybody, and I was so screwed being in the middle of it. Luckily when I got hit on the apron it wasn't directly in my side so I was fine, but then to see the 40 car take such a bad ride later on made me speechless. I hope for a speedy recovery for her because I couldn't believe what I was seeing on the TV. I'm no way in hell saying no one in the Elite Series is a bad driver, it's just when we next go to a Superspeedway later in the season, everyone needs to rethink what they do when the Green Flag drops so something like this doesn't happen again, hopefully."
After once again crashing out in her heat Race at the New York Autoring, Kelly Posadas was left fuming and distraught especially after seeing Megan Driver's horrific crash. "To me, I think the main problem the whole weekend was what the driver's were playing at", she explained to the media,"It's always when it comes to Superspeedways, The Officials can do what they want to do with the Aero package and the type of Racing, it's how the driver's handled it that was the main issue.
"You can't be forcing 4-wide so early in the race when there's still plenty to play for. I got pinched in the middle lane as a result of it because some people were driving like they give no space to anybody, and I was so screwed being in the middle of it. Luckily when I got hit on the apron it wasn't directly in my side so I was fine, but then to see the 40 car take such a bad ride later on made me speechless. I hope for a speedy recovery for her because I couldn't believe what I was seeing on the TV. I'm no way in hell saying no one in the Elite Series is a bad driver, it's just when we next go to a Superspeedway later in the season, everyone needs to rethink what they do when the Green Flag drops so something like this doesn't happen again, hopefully."
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Re: (Elite Series) Epps Premium Synthetic Oil 200
by RyanB06 Mon Jun 30, 2014 6:06 pm
Matthews to Macena: Don't blame the car
In his weekly press conference, Ryan Matthews ripped into FARC rookie Gabriel Macena for his comments blaming the Saar Eagle MS's nose for the incident that has effectively ended Megan Driver's career.
"The real problem is that Macena's a shit driver," Matthews said, not mincing words. "Blaming the Saar's nose as the reason you wrecked a number of good cars and nearly killed someone? Bullshtein. The only reason Macena is even in FARC is because he brought money. He's paid no dues, and it shows. I echo Ben's call for Macena to be parked, or at the minimum to be restricted to running shorter tracks. Because this guy's giving the rest of us a bad name."
In his weekly press conference, Ryan Matthews ripped into FARC rookie Gabriel Macena for his comments blaming the Saar Eagle MS's nose for the incident that has effectively ended Megan Driver's career.
"The real problem is that Macena's a shit driver," Matthews said, not mincing words. "Blaming the Saar's nose as the reason you wrecked a number of good cars and nearly killed someone? Bullshtein. The only reason Macena is even in FARC is because he brought money. He's paid no dues, and it shows. I echo Ben's call for Macena to be parked, or at the minimum to be restricted to running shorter tracks. Because this guy's giving the rest of us a bad name."
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Re: (Elite Series) Epps Premium Synthetic Oil 200
by gwoodard41 Mon Jun 30, 2014 9:55 pm
Megan Driver placed in a body cast and remains in a coma.
Megan Driver was placed in a body cast but is able to breathe without assistance. She currently is in a coma, unresponsive to the outside world. Greg Woodard, her cousin blasted Macena's driving, telling porters that he better watch his back. Currently, Lycoia is paying for her treatment.
"Megan wanted to do this as much as I did." Woodard remarked on Megan's dream of racinf. " That ass blames the car and we're supposed to believe him? I'm not a fan of Saar but I don't blame them for this. Macena needs to lose his license and ride. If Saar was respectable, they'll do what they know is best.
Megan Driver was placed in a body cast but is able to breathe without assistance. She currently is in a coma, unresponsive to the outside world. Greg Woodard, her cousin blasted Macena's driving, telling porters that he better watch his back. Currently, Lycoia is paying for her treatment.
"Megan wanted to do this as much as I did." Woodard remarked on Megan's dream of racinf. " That ass blames the car and we're supposed to believe him? I'm not a fan of Saar but I don't blame them for this. Macena needs to lose his license and ride. If Saar was respectable, they'll do what they know is best.
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Re: (Elite Series) Epps Premium Synthetic Oil 200
by zaw24fan Tue Jul 01, 2014 2:53 am
Ben Atkins wrote:Atkins finished 6th in his heat, where he was second with a handful of laps to go, but was forced out of line by Zack Webster, who eventually finished 2nd.
OOC: Sorry, my inner Greg Biffle was bubbling up inside of me and I couldn't resist. I just had to finish 2nd for the third time in my career.
Webster Releases Statement on Megan Driver; Special Scheme at Lake Afton
Accelerator Motorsports driver Zack Webster released the following statement after receiving an update on injured teammate, Megan Driver.
"As bad as the situation may be, it was certainly relieving news to hear that Driver can still breathe without the assistance of a machine. I was told today that she was in a coma and in a body cast, but she was able to still breathe on her own. I have not been able to ride out and see Driver yet since the crash, but I will definitely find time at some point to do so. Myself and this entire #41 team are still hoping and praying for a safe and speedy recovery for Megan. I've heard it and seen it for myself she has a deep, deep desire for racing, and it would be an absolute heartbreak if she is unable to continue racing."
"I've been reading up on some of the statements where the blame has been tossed around, primarily at Gabriel Macena. Along with it being pointed at Macena, I've seen it being pointed at the track, these cars, the aero package, and the driver that actually ran into the side of Driver. Honestly, from the way I see it, I can't really place blame on anyone or anything in this situation. With the superspeedway racing we see in any series, there's always that tight, close-quarters racing where you have pretty much everyone in the field just inches from the cars in front and surrounding them. With that tiny margin of error comes the possibility of a multi-car crash when someone makes a mistake. Sometimes you will also get those freak accidents at these superspeedways where someone climbs out or is cut out of a car and is injured. Regardless, drivers involved in these multi-car crashes usually walk away with minor, if any, injuries more times than not. It's definitely a controversial, hot-button topic about who or what should receive the blame for this, but I think there really shouldn't be blame pointed in any direction.
"We certainly want to send our best wishes out to Driver and her family while she is away from the track, so we have decided to do something a little bit special for Megan on our #41 car. As soon as I got back to the shop on Monday, immediately sat down with some of the paint shop guys and asked if we could put my #41 and some of the SuperCharged Energy logos on some of Drivers' FrozR cars. The paint crew guys did a great job getting a car decaled up for Lake Afton. We've got Driver's FrozR scheme with my #41 on it, a couple of SuperCharged Energy logos on the hood, decklid, and rear bumper, "Get Well Soon, Megan!" on the back bumper, and Driver's name above the right side door. We plan to run this car at Lake Afton, and maybe a few races after. I'm really hoping Megan can come out of her coma soon enough to see that car on the track--We really want her to see how much this #41 team cares for a fellow teammate while they are unable to compete."
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Re: (Elite Series) Epps Premium Synthetic Oil 200
by bsoyuz Tue Jul 01, 2014 9:28 am
Gabriel Macena suspended from the #238 by the own team after Lake Afton. Three race suspension.
The Macena Motorsports staff decided that Gabriel Macena is out of the 238 after his actions at the NY Autoring. In these races he'll be replaced by a group of drivers that will cicle in the #238.
Gabriel will be in the car for Lake Afton, but at Buffalo Downs the car will be driven by AJ Reed. At the Karl's Superstores Showdown in the Karl's Superstore of Riverside, Aoi Mizushima will be in the car. As is not known if the team will attend the Japanese tour is not known if the team will find drivers to substitute him, he'll be back on the ChewyCitz/Cicero Saar at the 70/77 Speedway but at Talladega he won't be on the car, as Isabella Macena will be on it. If the team manages to be on the Japanese tour, two local drivers to be decided will jump into the #238.
The decision was taken by the team's owner and Gabriel's father, Roberto de Souza. "The kid needs some time to cool down, he did enough for this team and he won't return to the car in 2015, so we figured out to do a cycle of young drivers in his place, to see who could drive in the new car."
This move could mean a test for the substitute of Gabriel, and to see who could take the place of him in 2015, as he desires to go to the TM Lights, and become a owner/driver. The Macena Motorsports could be expanding with the lower cost of the future car of FARC.
The Macena Motorsports staff decided that Gabriel Macena is out of the 238 after his actions at the NY Autoring. In these races he'll be replaced by a group of drivers that will cicle in the #238.
Gabriel will be in the car for Lake Afton, but at Buffalo Downs the car will be driven by AJ Reed. At the Karl's Superstores Showdown in the Karl's Superstore of Riverside, Aoi Mizushima will be in the car. As is not known if the team will attend the Japanese tour is not known if the team will find drivers to substitute him, he'll be back on the ChewyCitz/Cicero Saar at the 70/77 Speedway but at Talladega he won't be on the car, as Isabella Macena will be on it. If the team manages to be on the Japanese tour, two local drivers to be decided will jump into the #238.
The decision was taken by the team's owner and Gabriel's father, Roberto de Souza. "The kid needs some time to cool down, he did enough for this team and he won't return to the car in 2015, so we figured out to do a cycle of young drivers in his place, to see who could drive in the new car."
This move could mean a test for the substitute of Gabriel, and to see who could take the place of him in 2015, as he desires to go to the TM Lights, and become a owner/driver. The Macena Motorsports could be expanding with the lower cost of the future car of FARC.
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Re: (Elite Series) Epps Premium Synthetic Oil 200
by Lucstar88 Tue Jul 01, 2014 10:07 am
Taylor celebrates second career win, in heat 1
Cade Taylor dominated the first heat, leading every lap after starting from the pole.
Taylor : This is a great feeling right now, after a fourth place here last year in my first start, i'm really happy to be here in victory lane with my team, this being my home track since i'm from Maryland, NY being so close from here. I can't believe it, hopefully i can get the sweep tomorrow!!!
*His first career win was in a heat at Rockford*
Taylor finishes 4th, comments about the race
Taylor : First off, thoughts and prayers for Driver, Tucker and Billy-Smith, saw the replay and those were some had hits, hopefully they all recover, we had a car to win, but I get why thry finished it, so i'm okay with it, this track requires some talent, you need to know where to run to not be a bad back-marker, and don't push in the corners, sadly with all the young teens running around, shit like this will happens, They may have talent, but they're too young for super-speedway racing. That's my honest thoughts.
Also, tell the driver of the 238 he's a fucking ass, learn to stay in a lane and draft the guy in front of you, I swear he left me like 10+ times it's ridiculous
Cade Taylor dominated the first heat, leading every lap after starting from the pole.
Taylor : This is a great feeling right now, after a fourth place here last year in my first start, i'm really happy to be here in victory lane with my team, this being my home track since i'm from Maryland, NY being so close from here. I can't believe it, hopefully i can get the sweep tomorrow!!!
*His first career win was in a heat at Rockford*
Taylor finishes 4th, comments about the race
Taylor : First off, thoughts and prayers for Driver, Tucker and Billy-Smith, saw the replay and those were some had hits, hopefully they all recover, we had a car to win, but I get why thry finished it, so i'm okay with it, this track requires some talent, you need to know where to run to not be a bad back-marker, and don't push in the corners, sadly with all the young teens running around, shit like this will happens, They may have talent, but they're too young for super-speedway racing. That's my honest thoughts.
Also, tell the driver of the 238 he's a fucking ass, learn to stay in a lane and draft the guy in front of you, I swear he left me like 10+ times it's ridiculous
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Re: (Elite Series) Epps Premium Synthetic Oil 200
by SnakePlissken Tue Jul 01, 2014 10:09 am
Sergio Power Defends FARC/Track
In what may be his first real foray into the media tumult surrounding the Epps Premium Synthetic Oil 200, Sergio Power came out in defense of FARC and the New York Autoring venue.
"This may be a controversial stance to take in light of what recently transpired, and we at SPI won't shy away from controversy if we feel it's important, but we don't agree with all the criticisms being leveled at FARC officials in general and the New York Autoring track in particular," stated Sergio Power, owner of SPI and the grandson of PSI owner William Power.
"The track was fine and a tremendous facility to hold a race. A lot of this falls to driver error-- we saw several times cars plowing into other cars without so much as applying the brakes-- and they had plenty of time to react in certain instances. A lot of this travesty simply could have been avoided with a little common sense," Power continued. "As for FARC, upgrades in the chassis being used saved lives-- of that there is no doubt. If we had been running the same body style as last season, then we'd have another Hanmore Formula Overdrive at Texas Motor Speedway tragedy on our hands with multiple fatalities. FARC has made great strides in safety and I don't think they're getting enough credit for their actions. It may not be a popular stand to take to support FARC at the moment, but it's one we're going to make."
In other SPI news, despite being wrecked twice, 2012 series winner Rip Tyler overcame being wrecked twice to take the lead of the race only to have mechanical issues force him from the race before the melee took place.
"Yeah, I felt like I had the car to beat-- even thought it'd been in a couple of incidents. Pretty sure that the failure in the end was caused due to those collisions," Tyler commented. "Even after suffering the damage, we would just pull away from the field-- if we'd got a good long green flag run-- well, I felt pretty confident we'd be up front contending for the win at the end. But as it stood, too many cautions and back markers combined to foil another fine effort."
At the conclusion of the event, Tyler was in 7th place in the overall points battle.
Libby Bell and Bigsby Foote entangled themselves for the second time this season causing both to exit the race.
"We need to stop shooting ourselves in the Foote" exclaimed Bell in the pit area. "That's twice now. It's tough enough to be wrecked by the other nincompoops out there, but when it's your own teammate... it's even tougher."
In what may be his first real foray into the media tumult surrounding the Epps Premium Synthetic Oil 200, Sergio Power came out in defense of FARC and the New York Autoring venue.
"This may be a controversial stance to take in light of what recently transpired, and we at SPI won't shy away from controversy if we feel it's important, but we don't agree with all the criticisms being leveled at FARC officials in general and the New York Autoring track in particular," stated Sergio Power, owner of SPI and the grandson of PSI owner William Power.
"The track was fine and a tremendous facility to hold a race. A lot of this falls to driver error-- we saw several times cars plowing into other cars without so much as applying the brakes-- and they had plenty of time to react in certain instances. A lot of this travesty simply could have been avoided with a little common sense," Power continued. "As for FARC, upgrades in the chassis being used saved lives-- of that there is no doubt. If we had been running the same body style as last season, then we'd have another Hanmore Formula Overdrive at Texas Motor Speedway tragedy on our hands with multiple fatalities. FARC has made great strides in safety and I don't think they're getting enough credit for their actions. It may not be a popular stand to take to support FARC at the moment, but it's one we're going to make."
In other SPI news, despite being wrecked twice, 2012 series winner Rip Tyler overcame being wrecked twice to take the lead of the race only to have mechanical issues force him from the race before the melee took place.
"Yeah, I felt like I had the car to beat-- even thought it'd been in a couple of incidents. Pretty sure that the failure in the end was caused due to those collisions," Tyler commented. "Even after suffering the damage, we would just pull away from the field-- if we'd got a good long green flag run-- well, I felt pretty confident we'd be up front contending for the win at the end. But as it stood, too many cautions and back markers combined to foil another fine effort."
At the conclusion of the event, Tyler was in 7th place in the overall points battle.
Libby Bell and Bigsby Foote entangled themselves for the second time this season causing both to exit the race.
"We need to stop shooting ourselves in the Foote" exclaimed Bell in the pit area. "That's twice now. It's tough enough to be wrecked by the other nincompoops out there, but when it's your own teammate... it's even tougher."
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Rodriguez's Thoughts on the race weekend
by JINXaPHRENIC Tue Jul 01, 2014 8:56 pm
"That was a really rough weekend. We have worked on the car for the whole weekend trying to get it right and I've been practicing more to get a better perspective on the car's balance. Unfortunately, I got involved in a wreck avoiding a bigger wreck and couldn't make it to the feature. After watching the race, I'm not so sure I'd have wanted to be in the feature. My thoughts and prayers go out to all the injured drivers. I will say this though, the track is not to blame. Neither are the cars. Superspeedway racing is dangerous and unlike those people who think ovals are easy, I know that these races are extremely difficult. I'll admit these races aren't physically tough, but I know that they're at least ten times more difficult and draining than roadies are since you have super high speeds and group racing on enclosed track. While I do feel for all the drivers injured, I cannot knowingly blame Gabriel for making a few mistakes. I feel bad that everyone is quickly jumping on the 'hate that guy' or 'blame that guy' bandwagon and I think people should stop to think that maybe mistakes happen. Would I be unbelievably pissed if it was me or Noelia, Hell yes I would. I wouldn't say that he can't drive or demand that he be parked. I've made much worse mistakes. I don't need to remind anyone of those. I think we all should just relax and stop getting all worked up. Let the FARC Officials investigate and hand down any judgments they may deem necessary. Anyway, I'll be at the JINX Incorporated Complex should anyone want to stop by and relax. I'll be playing some video games while preparing our Baja trucks and 24hr Enduro cars for later. See y'all at the next race." Jinx Rodriguez
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Re: (Elite Series) Epps Premium Synthetic Oil 200
by SnakePlissken Sat Jul 05, 2014 8:41 am
- Rip Tyler Battle Cry:
- Ceej mentions it @ 17:02 in the race vid. Tyler lost the 2013 championship by 2 inches and 4 points. It was Libby Bell's idea to swap numbers in an attempt to hopefully shake Tyler free from his crushing disappointment at losing a second consecutive championship by such a small margin. She thought it had to be fate that she was his teammate and had the #24.
The plan was that I wasn't going to mention the number switch until you guys noticed it, but evidently no one did-- or if they did-- never questioned it. So we were getting deeper into the season and the explanation couldn't wait any further. A little disappointed no one was paying attention! But a huge shout out and thanks to Ceej!
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Re: (Elite Series) Epps Premium Synthetic Oil 200
by Memoriesallbutdone Sat Jul 05, 2014 1:41 pm
- Spoiler:
- Lora Ocean wins the second sprint race, but fails to do anything in the feature
"I am so proud of our team for being able to get us, our first team win and my first career win. Those sprints are so much fun to run. Just wish we had more to show for this season, because we keep getting collected in wrecks, but hey, got to make the best of it right?" - Lora Ocean
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Re: (Elite Series) Epps Premium Synthetic Oil 200
by Pyrozooka0 Sat Jul 05, 2014 7:40 pm
Yeah, this track should be reserved for PCC Cup.
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Re: (Elite Series) Epps Premium Synthetic Oil 200
by gwoodard41 Sat Jul 05, 2014 10:18 pm
Pyrozooka0 wrote:Yeah, this track should be reserved for PCC Cup.
The PCC Cup doesn't exist in this canon, so that idea is completely arbitrary and redundant.
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Re: (Elite Series) Epps Premium Synthetic Oil 200
by Pyrozooka0 Sun Jul 06, 2014 12:49 pm
gwoodard41 wrote:Pyrozooka0 wrote:Yeah, this track should be reserved for PCC Cup.
The PCC Cup doesn't exist in this canon, so that idea is completely arbitrary and redundant.
I was not making an in canon statement.
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