Scary Moment @ Gas City

11/13/07, 2:09 PM

John Wolfe

We were there that day. It happened right in front of us. And it was indeed scary to watch it unfold and not knowing at the time what happened to John.

Joe@ScaleSprints · 11/13/07, 3:04 PM

I was also there that day. I was videotaping from the top row of the grandstands and caught the crash as well. I remember some guys sitting in front of us wanting to see the tape. I told them not until we make sure hes ok. Very scary crash indeed.

Dwight Clock · 11/13/07, 3:34 PM

That happened near the end of the 2003 season, the year before I moved out here. I had heard how scary a crash it was but, until now, had not seen it. Thank God for well built race cars!

racefan20 · 11/13/07, 4:39 PM

I was sitting about half way up right in line with the crash. Not only was it scary but so was the rescue. Jerking the cars around before knowing what the injuries were wasnt the smartest thing I've ever seen.

Charles Nungester · 11/13/07, 6:58 PM

I struggled to watch this, Wondering if it's for personal gain? Glorifying a career ending accident? or what not.

See I've seen this before in person with Doty and another one at I can't remember which either CRA or 4 crown and then going home to hear about vogler on the way from that Kings Royal.

I know Johns around today and I think owns a car someone else drives. (Thank God) One of the reasons I watched till the end.

The end made it more understandable. Watch till the end or don't watch it at all.

God Bless John Wolfe and all invovled
Chuck

racefan20 · 11/13/07, 11:33 PM

Chuck, that wreck occured in Sept of '03. Wolfe went on to race 3 more years and as far as I know his last race was last years Chili Bowl. I have seen him working on Steve Ott's 0tt car in the pits this year.

Al Soran · 11/14/07, 10:11 AM

Does anyone know if his car was equiped with the vertical "arm bars". I hate to say it, but I have never been a fan of them, because so many guys have them installed, then put those giant fiberglass panels on them further obstructing my view of the driver,...but after watching this video, I feel a little guilty about that. I couldn't tell if Wolfe's car had them or not, it was smashed so badly. I willingly give up the view of the driver to help insure that he be there another week for me to enjoy.

Charles Nungester · 11/14/07, 10:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by racefan20

Chuck, that wreck occured in Sept of '03. Wolfe went on to race 3 more years and as far as I know his last race was last years Chili Bowl. I have seen him working on Steve Ott's 0tt car in the pits this year.

OK, thanks for that clarification. Wasn't sure if that was the crash or not. Still very scary.

The wreck I mentioned of either a four crown or CRA show at eldora a car was T boned while upsidedown flipping down the front stretch, to the best of my knowlege that drivers never raced again.

11/14/07, 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by racefan20

Chuck, that wreck occured in Sept of '03. Wolfe went on to race 3 more years and as far as I know his last race was last years Chili Bowl. I have seen him working on Steve Ott's 0tt car in the pits this year.

How right you are my friend . A good freind of mine bought his trailer and had a big crash at Danville, Illinois he has driving a mod-lite and the wreck happen in the same spot on the track as Wolf's and enother car hit him while on his side. We spent a long time at the hospital that night but he is all right though. Did John get his arm hurt bad in that crash? I told my freind this story and he said that he was going to rid of the trailer I don't think he did though:emote20:

ossuks · 11/14/07, 11:14 AM

I really do not understand the reason for this thread?
Is it to watch as entertainment?
Is the purpose to show how dangerous the sport is?
Is someone looking for negative remarks about the safety team?

I know John Wolfe is a frequent user of this site,and I find it hard to believe that this thread makes him smile?

Some things are better left as they are. The real pro's like DO and Mills would never show this video !

11/13/07, 4:39 PM	#4 Re: Scary Moment @ Gas City
racefan20 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,213	I was sitting about half way up right in line with the crash. Not only was it scary but so was the rescue. Jerking the cars around before knowing what the injuries were wasnt the smartest thing I've ever seen. __________________ John Hoover “To whom little is not enough, nothing is enough.” Epicurus

11/13/07, 6:58 PM	#5 Re: Scary Moment @ Gas City
Charles Nungester Senior Member Race Count This Year: 6 Race Count Last Year: 14 Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 22,012	I struggled to watch this, Wondering if it's for personal gain? Glorifying a career ending accident? or what not. See I've seen this before in person with Doty and another one at I can't remember which either CRA or 4 crown and then going home to hear about vogler on the way from that Kings Royal. I know Johns around today and I think owns a car someone else drives. (Thank God) One of the reasons I watched till the end. The end made it more understandable. Watch till the end or don't watch it at all. God Bless John Wolfe and all invovled Chuck __________________ Charles Nungester

11/13/07, 11:33 PM	#6 Re: Scary Moment @ Gas City
racefan20 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 5,213	Chuck, that wreck occured in Sept of '03. Wolfe went on to race 3 more years and as far as I know his last race was last years Chili Bowl. I have seen him working on Steve Ott's 0tt car in the pits this year. __________________ John Hoover “To whom little is not enough, nothing is enough.” Epicurus

11/13/07, 2:09 PM	#1 Scary Moment @ Gas City
Joe Kidd Posts: n/a	John Wolfe We were there that day. It happened right in front of us. And it was indeed scary to watch it unfold and not knowing at the time what happened to John.

11/13/07, 3:04 PM	#2 Re: Scary Moment @ Gas City
Joe@ScaleSprints Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 411	I was also there that day. I was videotaping from the top row of the grandstands and caught the crash as well. I remember some guys sitting in front of us wanting to see the tape. I told them not until we make sure hes ok. Very scary crash indeed.

11/13/07, 3:34 PM	#3 Re: Scary Moment @ Gas City
Dwight Clock Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 1,233	That happened near the end of the 2003 season, the year before I moved out here. I had heard how scary a crash it was but, until now, had not seen it. Thank God for well built race cars!

11/14/07, 10:11 AM	#7 Re: Scary Moment @ Gas City
Al Soran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 172	Does anyone know if his car was equiped with the vertical "arm bars". I hate to say it, but I have never been a fan of them, because so many guys have them installed, then put those giant fiberglass panels on them further obstructing my view of the driver,...but after watching this video, I feel a little guilty about that. I couldn't tell if Wolfe's car had them or not, it was smashed so badly. I willingly give up the view of the driver to help insure that he be there another week for me to enjoy.

11/14/07, 11:14 AM	#10 Re: Scary Moment @ Gas City
ossuks Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 995	I really do not understand the reason for this thread? Is it to watch as entertainment? Is the purpose to show how dangerous the sport is? Is someone looking for negative remarks about the safety team? I know John Wolfe is a frequent user of this site,and I find it hard to believe that this thread makes him smile? Some things are better left as they are. The real pro's like DO and Mills would never show this video !