KKM rented the track today at Bubba for Buddy in the 67 sprinter. On one of the practice session the rear tire exploded and sent Buddy head on into the wall. Buddy was not injured but the car was totaled. Pete W said that they did not have a back up. They said they never seen a tire explode like that one. Part of the tire went flying and broke out a window on a motor home that was parked in the pits.
Originally Posted by BrentTFunk:
Glad he is alright. He is a heck of a driver. I was looking forward to him running a sprint car this year.
Maybe somebody can put together a “GoFundMe” for Pete and Keith so they can build a new car. I know how tough it is for a struggling team to replace a bent frame.
Originally Posted by Pitdad:
Maybe somebody can put together a “GoFundMe” for Pete and Keith so they can build a new car. I know how tough it is for a struggling team to replace a bent frame.
With them not having a second car, I think it would be tough to do with the time allotted. No amount of money can buy time. I know they were planning on running for points. I hope this doesn't discourage them.
With the experience those guys have and provided with the parts they need to fix it, a car can be built in 8 to 10 hrs. if not quicker with 4 or 5 people working on it. I know this as I've I have had to do it before.Nice sarcasem there Pitdad.