Very very sad to hear I have seen corner workers go on a hot track to clear debris, but usually only if they know they can do so in a clear area, and they usually have a "lookout" for them as well.......
that's awful. I'm already nervous to hear who it might be, and upset regardless... Godspeed to both of them
not my actual experience, but from the only first handwitness to speak up. so I don't see why you say conjecture.
This is a very terrible lesson but if some good may come from it.....NEVER EVER..EVER...go out on a hot track for ANY reason.
Just terrible....,sad as hell,prayers and thoughts to familys,God speed and rest in peace.How the hell does this happen,just gut wrenching.
extremely sad news RIP to both parties involved and condolences to the families and all connected to this tragedy. Jeff
This was a sad Day indeed! I was there, taking the ed bargy race school. About 18 minutes before our track session we heard on Ed's walkie talkie that a red flag was flown and to clear the track. We sat in the class for about 5 minutes continuing the lecture. At this point we noticed it was going to be a while due to both ambulances being out on the track at the same time We knew something wasnt right when someone came and got Ed. Around that time a helicopter flew in M.A.S.H. style on the track before the entrance to the corkscrew turn out there. Surreal as it was to watch the helicopter sit on the track, when it turned off and the rotor stopped spinning we knew we had lost someone. I met Sutton on Thursday night. She came out of her way to welcome us as we setup our pit area. She had already graduated Ed Bargys school and had been racing with her husband. She welcomed us to the wera family and gave us a good vibe, being new to an organization is tough sometimes. She made us feel at home. I didnt know her or the corner worker. I am sorry that this had to happen.
That's the type of people they are. Very kind hearted and welcoming to everyone. I will miss Sutton immensely. Her and Russell were the coolest couple to be around at the track. She always gave a good exciting vibe to the entire atmosphere. She will be missed by so many people... -Winston Wilson Godspeed Sutton
Very, very sad :cry: I was Sutton's Lead Instructor at her first track day with us, she was just a great person. Also knew Holly the corner worker very well too as he corner worked almost all of our events with us for FBF. Lois and myself are at a loss for works right now......... Godspeed my friends. Mark&Lois
My condolences to the families and freinds of both people involved. I know one post said the Lifesaver helicopter landed just above the corkscrew but nobody's said exactly where the accident happened. One post said it happened at 110mph so I'm assuming it happened on the straight between the hairpin and the corkscrew. You're lined up on the left to brake for the right-hander before the corkscrew. Where was the rider and the corner worker on the track? Where was the bird? I'm not being morbid here, I just think that more detail on exactly how this happened would help everyone understand it all better for the future and perhaps this tragedy will serve to prevent a similar thing from happening again and therefore save others' lives in the future. Then these people will have given their lives to save ours and it won't all be in vain.
From another forum quoting another forum: "There was a standing yellow. T4 is a blind hill. There's a corner worker station at the top that you always aim for when you come up the hill from T3. It's a sweeping uphill right hander. He went out to collect a dead bird that was in the race line, and she crested the hill on the throttle. It must have been horrible." From http://www.zrxoa.com/forums/showthread.php?p=2786973 Still hard to understand, but Godspeed to both of you. Rest in peace.