Thread: Too Fast
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Aces&Eights (Offline)
  #25 3/18/17 9:52 AM
Originally Posted by sp6967:
josh burton got killed at Bloomington, is that track too big?
I thought that was part failure, damaged in an earlier wreck? If I had the option to trade away these revered tracks, for even one of these guys, to have them back with us, I would without hesitation. I'd trade ALL the Bellevilles, the Winchesters, the Eldora's, the Knoxville's, the u-name-it's to get BC or Josh or anyone back. The notion that the throttle works two ways being the answer is absurd and demonstrates a complete devaluation of a man's life and a lack of understanding. We aren't risking our lives to cure a disease or to win freedom for oppressed people, its entertainment. Sure it's a passionate endeavor, but continuing to allow the sacrifice of others to go on wasted is unjustifiably wrong. Now I'm not advocating bulldozing per se, but if drivers are making a stand, for whatever reason then WE all should listen and do what's needed to improve the situation. If it's lighting then refuse to run until there is better lighting. If it's something else like making certain ultra light parts illegal, then we should do something. Otherwise, their ultimate sacrifice and all the tribute videos are an insulting waste, it's no different than throwing them on a pile of trash and walking away. To do nothing and dare say, "it's tradition", is disgusting. To idly watch young talent snuffed out over and over is unforgivable.

It doesn't have to be this way, it could be better, much better. Try harder.
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