[CT_Nismo]

Any members of this forum at the meet yesterday in which 6 people died?

It appears that a truck went airborne after a jump and went into the crowd.

 

[2.5slow]

my brother was right next to the crash when it happed one of are friends was hurt broke both legs.

my brother was right next to the crash when it happed one of are friends was hurt broke both legs.

here is a link if you what to see it
YouTube - 8 Dead 12 Injured In Off Road Race In California

 

[sexy6chick]

I am sorry to hear about your friend. This could cause bad things for the pre-running community. Hate to hear about things like this but what do you expect to happen when you are standing next to a dirt track with no barriers and vehicles flying by going 80+ mph. I don't wish harm on anyone but you wouldn't catch me dead doing that stuff and for just that reason as much as I would love to see King of the Hammers, I will never attend it.

 

[carphreak]

i wish your friend a speedy recovery. unfortunately i was reading this on yahoo and the article states that 8 were killed and 12 were injured. i just hope that the reactions to this mishap is one that comes from a thinking brain and not a running mouth....

 

[2.5slow]

my brother could have been one of those not with us anymore but he got some wild *** idea to move his truck thank god

 

[carphreak]

my brother could have been one of those not with us anymore but he got some wild *** idea to move his truck thank god

that's good to hear. it really does pay to listen to your instincts....

 

[Tyjb9x]

This is the place with the most information on it so far that I've seen. Pretty tragic what happened, definitely just an accident though

Eight Killed In California Off-Road Racing Accident

 

[Indian_scout]

Sad to see the local newspaper leading the charge against having fun in our deserts. Tragedy calls for off-road moratorium - SignOnSanDiego.com

Even though the guy interviewed by all the networks seems cool and places the blame on everyone involved he does say the trucks should slow down at this rockpile because the fans are so close. Really? Anyone who goes to crowded off-road areas in the desert knows you are dealing with alcohol-fueled herd mentality and all of these spectators were flirting with danger. Still, the organizers and the BLM do share a lesser amount of responsibility and I do think these events need some of our tax-dollar funded officials watching over these events(reimbursed by the organizers of course).

 

[sexy6chick]

^whoever wrote that article needs to a good kick to the nuts. I am so tires of seeing articles with that type of negativity and blatant disregard of the off-roading world. They went on some websites and found the 15mph rule and completely took it out of context. Why would a RACE require a 15 mph speed limit on part of the course?? I really do feel bad for Sloppy.

Spectators need to take responsibility for themselves. This was an accident and nothing more. It's 50 miles of open desert..how do you really expect them to enforce the distance rule for that whole area? People need to take responsibility for themselves, it's as simple as that. No one should have to be dealing with lawsuits but society today refuses to accept that, someone always has to be to blame. Would you stand next to a highway where cars are traveling 60+ mph...no. And if someone did that and got hit they would be to blame, why is this any different?

 

[JeniorNV]

Well said.

 

[nizmut]

The most info is in the desert racing forums. Mostly in the non public off topic sections. Most have closed memberships to the forums for a few days to sort out the media leaches.

DR
and
RD have some info in the open sections, and both have fund raisers

Fast-Aid is the place to make donation if you are so inclined

Donate to Assist the Families & Victims of the Tragic California 200 Accident