Mark Perry's Wild Ride at the Action Track

hoosierdaddy · 4/23/12, 4:45 AM

I know that this situation has nothing to do with the track itself, but why does it seem to happen at "the action track". Too many people have had bad injuries there in recent years.

terrehautian · 4/23/12, 5:10 AM

I think a lot has to do with speeds that come with a 1/2 mile track versus smaller tracks.

illinisprintfan · 4/23/12, 7:06 AM

Mark's a very fortunate young man. That could have been tragic.

Racer12 · 4/23/12, 12:32 PM

There is NO excuse for this. Can't belive what I am seeing. VERY lucky indeed.

Bob

midget96 · 4/23/12, 12:48 PM

Can a helmet come that far out of the cage still attached to the hans, or did the hans come up with it ???

mscs20 · 4/23/12, 1:21 PM

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Originally Posted by midget96

Can a helmet come that far out of the cage still attached to the hans, or did the hans come up with it ???

Yes, the teathers are about 6" long on each side, and located at the top of the back of the HANS. It appears his chin strap wasn't fastened, nor the shield locked down.

TQ29m · 4/23/12, 2:42 PM

If his neck stretched that far, he's gonna be lucky all he has is a sore throat! Bob!

mrmark · 4/23/12, 2:44 PM

to everyone on here my helmet strap was tight. i always make sure it is strap. safty is one of my biggest things expeacailly at the action track. i dont injoy getting hurt. but i am ok just a few things wrong with my neck. thanks to bell helmets

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Max Revs · 4/23/12, 2:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrmark

to everyone on here my helmet strap was tight. i always make sure it is strap. safty is one of my biggest things expeacailly at the action track. i dont injoy getting hurt. but i am ok just a few things wrong with my neck. thanks to bell helmets

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Mark - thanks for checking in, and glad you are OK. So - what do you think happened to your helmet / helmet strap?

beas1042 · 4/23/12, 2:54 PM

Awesome shots Bubba, maybe we can talk Mr. Gardner into adding Photograph/Photographer of the Year.

4/23/12, 2:42 PM	#17 Re: Mark Perry's Wild Ride at the Action Track
TQ29m Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 6,579	If his neck stretched that far, he's gonna be lucky all he has is a sore throat! Bob! __________________ "Being old, isn't half as much fun, as getting there"! Ole Robert I!

4/23/12, 4:45 AM	#11 Re: Mark Perry's Wild Ride at the Action Track
hoosierdaddy Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 116	I know that this situation has nothing to do with the track itself, but why does it seem to happen at "the action track". Too many people have had bad injuries there in recent years.

4/23/12, 7:06 AM	#13 Re: Mark Perry's Wild Ride at the Action Track
illinisprintfan Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 884	Mark's a very fortunate young man. That could have been tragic.

4/23/12, 12:48 PM	#15 Re: Mark Perry's Wild Ride at the Action Track
midget96 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 272	Can a helmet come that far out of the cage still attached to the hans, or did the hans come up with it ???