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FL00DY · Apr 29th, 2006, 04:05 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by minigolf

Apparently, it was the Pepper White MCS that crashed???

Damm I just caught this on a ch 10 news update. Yes Liam it was a PW MCS that crashed, seemed to be quick and ran up an embankment. Hope the spectators are ok. Glad it wasn't Stu or Steve.

On a better note. Keep up the good times

Dutchy · Apr 29th, 2006, 05:16 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by WORKSRACER

Whats with these Japanese drivers coming over and hurting our spectators, remember the Canonball run in the outback and the two Japanese Ferarri drivers that killed two rangers,
i hope its not the same drivers

cheers
michael

Michael, it can't be the same drivers, as they were killed in the accident too unfortunately.

Hopefully the spectators and the driver are OK and all make a speedy recovery.

Dutchy.

Rampant Lion · Apr 29th, 2006, 05:33 AM

[quote] Originally Posted by WORKSRACER
Whats with these Japanese drivers coming over and hurting our spectators, remember the Canonball run in the outback and the two Japanese Ferarri drivers that killed two rangers,
i hope its not the same drivers

cheers
michael [quote]

They were Japanese Dentists who missed the check point and pulled in trying to brake hard on the red dirt. Even had they survived I don't think they would have been allowed to enter another Australian event.

aussiesupermini · Apr 29th, 2006, 05:53 AM

Just seen an update is PW/MCS that mounted the embankment and apparently 3 spectators r injured, one seriously.

Couldn't believe what i was seeing.

Hope all r ok, car looked ok though.

Ann

doona · Apr 29th, 2006, 06:07 AM

Just saw it on the Ch 10 news update as well.... looks pretty nasty

-Dan

MickyD · Apr 29th, 2006, 07:12 AM

Quote:

Chris Cook witnessed the accident and says the proper safety precautions were not put in place before the stage began.

"They saved a bit of money by removing the water barriers and putting tape there," he said.

"It's not on, and this will kill the event for sure."

nothing like a stupid off the cuff comment from a bystander...

what's the bet the spectators were in an area they shouldn't have been in.

eb/w mini · Apr 29th, 2006, 08:18 AM

It was just on the ten news.that was nasty.hope everyone is gonna be ok.

ScottyB · Apr 29th, 2006, 08:19 AM

yeah just saw it on the news.. quite a big hit

play fife · Apr 29th, 2006, 09:06 AM

Just shown on channel 9, doesnt look good.

Daniel

MickyD · Apr 29th, 2006, 09:10 AM

gotta say, those guys standing in front of the truck were VERY lucky the car wasn't 2 feet to the right....

minigolf · Apr 29th, 2006, 09:32 AM

Very scary!

Hopefully all will end well and the injured spectators make a speedy and full recovery.

enzothemaddog · Apr 29th, 2006, 10:35 AM

In all honesty, Motor racing is a very dangerous sport, and even being a spectator can be very dangerous.
There has to be a certain level of understanding to this otherwise what were they doing there. I would be very disappointed if this developed into anything further than a racing accident. I really do feel deeply for the spectators and their families BUT (in all respect) they should be aware that such things DO happen and nobody should degrade it into something more than an accident (either via the media or thru the courts).

But as somepne said before, there were some very lucky people who were spectators. In the video clip, it shows the tail of the S JUST skidded past the tree on the other side of the road. I would predict that if the rear had clipped the tree, the car would of rolled in a violent change of axis and injured, nay killed alot more people than what happened today.

Just hope everyone comes out 100% God willing.

MickyD · Apr 29th, 2006, 10:43 AM

well put

Mini2v · Apr 29th, 2006, 11:10 AM

Just spoke to Stu

He and Steve are still going really well, This morning they had lots of short stages intspersed by long transport stages, which as Stu says, got everyone out of their rhythm.
4th dry day in a row and all tyres are starting to get really tired, this has led to quite a few offs. Stu says his tyres are "Gone" if you change tyres you incur a 2 minute penalty per tyre

so everyone pray for rain for tomorrow.

Stu said that after lunch there was one really long stage and as he put it "it was really insane whith lots of very high speed stuff" It even sounded like he might have firgtened himself a little.

He is really chuffed about his performance so far and that of his Navigator, Steve, and so he should be. Says quite a few people have expressed their congratulations on his efforts thus far.

The Denyer MINI might be out of it as it blew a drive shaft today, so looks like MINI Australia misses out on the team prize. Stu rang their head mechanic to see if they had a spare Supercharger belt and received a failry negative response in terms of helping any non Works MINI's, not very professional in this type of event. MINI Australia really need to think about who is doing what for them.

On the down side today Robbo had a major off and took out a bus shelter

, some cosmetic damage and scratches down one side, they think the bus shelter will cost more than the MINI repairs, but he's still going, but that means they wont receive their finishers plate.

Robbo is being a bit hard on himself, but the combination of starting slow cars first and then trying to overtake means that he came into a corner too hot after passing. And as said everyone's tyres are shot.

Last day tomorrow but a huge one, From Burnie to Strahan to Hobart they cover one third of total race distance in one day.

Let's hope Stu and Steve can keep it together, he is hoping for high 30's finish which would be amazing

Vic

minigolf · Apr 29th, 2006, 11:18 AM

Sorry to hear about Robbo's off. Good that he is okay, and can progress tomorrow. Good luck to you Robbo! Good to hear Stu is maintaining his very healthy position.

rozminiblack · Apr 29th, 2006, 01:11 PM

Just saw in on fox Vic. Pretty bad . And the spectators were in an approved area! Must admit I was relived to see our guys were not involved.
R and R

OZChris · Apr 29th, 2006, 01:52 PM

A pic of Stu in flight

Baker · Apr 29th, 2006, 03:33 PM

I know they prob. don't need it now, but if the guys need a spare belt I've got a gatorback to suit smaller pullies that I keep as a spare, happy to send it down express if need be.

Smurfn · Apr 29th, 2006, 10:07 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by AndrewH

Just heard the bad news about the Japanese Mini entry running off the road and hitting some spectators

Apparently 3 people have been injured

Hope everyone ends up being ok

http://www.abc.net.au/sport/content/200604/s1626610.htm

What a terrible accident, but lucky more people weren't injured or killed.

Did anyone else notice it was a Sgt Cooper investigating?

Smurfn · Apr 29th, 2006, 10:09 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by MickyD

nothing like a stupid off the cuff comment from a bystander...

what's the bet the spectators were in an area they shouldn't have been in.

"They took out the water barriers and replaced them with tape"

"This will kill the event for sure"

Sounds like a bit of a ****** really

Apr 29th, 2006, 05:16 AM	#82 (permalink)
Dutchy MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Nelson Bay N.S.W Local Time: 06:58 AM Posts: 324 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by WORKSRACER Whats with these Japanese drivers coming over and hurting our spectators, remember the Canonball run in the outback and the two Japanese Ferarri drivers that killed two rangers, i hope its not the same drivers cheers michael Michael, it can't be the same drivers, as they were killed in the accident too unfortunately. Hopefully the spectators and the driver are OK and all make a speedy recovery. Dutchy. Sadly INIMINI is gone, but never forgotten.

Apr 29th, 2006, 08:19 AM	#88 (permalink)
ScottyB Take me down to Paradise My Classifieds Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: David McGhan's World Local Time: 06:58 AM Posts: 192,103 Offline	yeah just saw it on the news.. quite a big hit - Global Moderator - MY BLOG - Global Procrastinator - ... Buying the 8C for its dynamic abilities is like buying a porn film for its plot ...

Apr 29th, 2006, 09:06 AM	#89 (permalink)
play fife The Invisible Boy Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sydney, Australia Local Time: 05:58 AM Posts: 1,234 Offline	Just shown on channel 9, doesnt look good. Daniel 2004 DS/W Cooper S 2006 NRL Premiers - Brisbane Broncos

Apr 29th, 2006, 09:32 AM	#91 (permalink)
minigolf Blue is the colour! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 06:58 AM Posts: 13,849 Offline	Very scary! Hopefully all will end well and the injured spectators make a speedy and full recovery. Sabine Schmitz: Fear disturbs your concentration.

Apr 29th, 2006, 11:18 AM	#95 (permalink)
minigolf Blue is the colour! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Canberra, Australia Local Time: 06:58 AM Posts: 13,849 Offline	Sorry to hear about Robbo's off. Good that he is okay, and can progress tomorrow. Good luck to you Robbo! Good to hear Stu is maintaining his very healthy position. Sabine Schmitz: Fear disturbs your concentration.

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Apr 29th, 2006, 04:05 AM	#81
FL00DY Aus liebe zum automobil Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Narellan, Sydney Local Time: 06:58 AM Posts: 544 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by minigolf Apparently, it was the Pepper White MCS that crashed??? Damm I just caught this on a ch 10 news update. Yes Liam it was a PW MCS that crashed, seemed to be quick and ran up an embankment. Hope the spectators are ok. Glad it wasn't Stu or Steve. On a better note. Keep up the good times

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Apr 29th, 2006, 05:33 AM	#83 (permalink)
Rampant Lion MIA Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: The LC Local Time: 05:58 AM Posts: 1,021 Offline	[quote] Originally Posted by WORKSRACER Whats with these Japanese drivers coming over and hurting our spectators, remember the Canonball run in the outback and the two Japanese Ferarri drivers that killed two rangers, i hope its not the same drivers cheers michael [quote] They were Japanese Dentists who missed the check point and pulled in trying to brake hard on the red dirt. Even had they survived I don't think they would have been allowed to enter another Australian event.

Apr 29th, 2006, 05:53 AM	#84 (permalink)
aussiesupermini Poker Pirate Join Date: May 2004 Location: Chrome City Local Time: 05:58 AM Posts: 979 Offline	Just seen an update is PW/MCS that mounted the embankment and apparently 3 spectators r injured, one seriously. Couldn't believe what i was seeing. Hope all r ok, car looked ok though. Ann

Apr 29th, 2006, 06:07 AM	#85 (permalink)
doona ......... Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Melbourne, Australia Local Time: 05:58 AM Posts: 2,802 Offline	Just saw it on the Ch 10 news update as well.... looks pretty nasty -Dan

Apr 29th, 2006, 07:12 AM	#86 (permalink)
MickyD MINI2 Master Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Melbourne, Australia Local Time: 06:58 AM Posts: 3,628 Offline	Quote: Chris Cook witnessed the accident and says the proper safety precautions were not put in place before the stage began. "They saved a bit of money by removing the water barriers and putting tape there," he said. "It's not on, and this will kill the event for sure." nothing like a stupid off the cuff comment from a bystander... what's the bet the spectators were in an area they shouldn't have been in.

Apr 29th, 2006, 08:18 AM	#87 (permalink)
eb/w mini vod kaknockers Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Anytown, Aus Local Time: 06:58 AM Posts: 682 Offline	It was just on the ten news.that was nasty.hope everyone is gonna be ok.

Apr 29th, 2006, 09:10 AM	#90 (permalink)
MickyD MINI2 Master Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Melbourne, Australia Local Time: 06:58 AM Posts: 3,628 Offline	gotta say, those guys standing in front of the truck were VERY lucky the car wasn't 2 feet to the right....

Apr 29th, 2006, 10:35 AM	#92 (permalink)
enzothemaddog Un-Banned Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Train Station Toilet Local Time: 05:58 AM Posts: 2,067 Offline	In all honesty, Motor racing is a very dangerous sport, and even being a spectator can be very dangerous. There has to be a certain level of understanding to this otherwise what were they doing there. I would be very disappointed if this developed into anything further than a racing accident. I really do feel deeply for the spectators and their families BUT (in all respect) they should be aware that such things DO happen and nobody should degrade it into something more than an accident (either via the media or thru the courts). But as somepne said before, there were some very lucky people who were spectators. In the video clip, it shows the tail of the S JUST skidded past the tree on the other side of the road. I would predict that if the rear had clipped the tree, the car would of rolled in a violent change of axis and injured, nay killed alot more people than what happened today. Just hope everyone comes out 100% God willing.

Apr 29th, 2006, 10:43 AM	#93 (permalink)
MickyD MINI2 Master Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Melbourne, Australia Local Time: 06:58 AM Posts: 3,628 Offline	well put

Apr 29th, 2006, 11:10 AM	#94 (permalink)
Mini2v MINI2 Master Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Northern Beaches Syd Local Time: 06:58 AM Posts: 1,099 Offline	Just spoke to Stu He and Steve are still going really well, This morning they had lots of short stages intspersed by long transport stages, which as Stu says, got everyone out of their rhythm. 4th dry day in a row and all tyres are starting to get really tired, this has led to quite a few offs. Stu says his tyres are "Gone" if you change tyres you incur a 2 minute penalty per tyre so everyone pray for rain for tomorrow. Stu said that after lunch there was one really long stage and as he put it "it was really insane whith lots of very high speed stuff" It even sounded like he might have firgtened himself a little. He is really chuffed about his performance so far and that of his Navigator, Steve, and so he should be. Says quite a few people have expressed their congratulations on his efforts thus far. The Denyer MINI might be out of it as it blew a drive shaft today, so looks like MINI Australia misses out on the team prize. Stu rang their head mechanic to see if they had a spare Supercharger belt and received a failry negative response in terms of helping any non Works MINI's, not very professional in this type of event. MINI Australia really need to think about who is doing what for them. On the down side today Robbo had a major off and took out a bus shelter , some cosmetic damage and scratches down one side, they think the bus shelter will cost more than the MINI repairs, but he's still going, but that means they wont receive their finishers plate. Robbo is being a bit hard on himself, but the combination of starting slow cars first and then trying to overtake means that he came into a corner too hot after passing. And as said everyone's tyres are shot. Last day tomorrow but a huge one, From Burnie to Strahan to Hobart they cover one third of total race distance in one day. Let's hope Stu and Steve can keep it together, he is hoping for high 30's finish which would be amazing Vic

Apr 29th, 2006, 01:11 PM	#96 (permalink)
rozminiblack MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Sep 2005 Local Time: 06:58 AM Posts: 24 Offline	Just saw in on fox Vic. Pretty bad . And the spectators were in an approved area! Must admit I was relived to see our guys were not involved. R and R

Apr 29th, 2006, 01:52 PM	#97 (permalink)
OZChris MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Melbourne, Australia Local Time: 06:58 AM Posts: 2,507 Offline	A pic of Stu in flight

Apr 29th, 2006, 03:33 PM	#98 (permalink)
Baker Being normal is not fun! Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Newcastle, Australia Local Time: 05:58 AM Posts: 4,115 Offline	I know they prob. don't need it now, but if the guys need a spare belt I've got a gatorback to suit smaller pullies that I keep as a spare, happy to send it down express if need be.

Apr 29th, 2006, 10:07 PM	#99 (permalink)
Smurfn Smurfing Around Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Newcastle, NSW Local Time: 05:58 AM Posts: 42,149 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by AndrewH Just heard the bad news about the Japanese Mini entry running off the road and hitting some spectators Apparently 3 people have been injured Hope everyone ends up being ok http://www.abc.net.au/sport/content/200604/s1626610.htm What a terrible accident, but lucky more people weren't injured or killed. Did anyone else notice it was a Sgt Cooper investigating? http://www.flickr.com/photos/cheezelsmurf/

Apr 29th, 2006, 10:09 PM	#100 (permalink)
Smurfn Smurfing Around Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Newcastle, NSW Local Time: 05:58 AM Posts: 42,149 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by MickyD nothing like a stupid off the cuff comment from a bystander... what's the bet the spectators were in an area they shouldn't have been in. "They took out the water barriers and replaced them with tape" "This will kill the event for sure" Sounds like a bit of a ****** really http://www.flickr.com/photos/cheezelsmurf/

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