Very sad day in deed. Just talked to Keith. He said it looked like John
had a rear tire go down and that raised the front end, the car lifted
and crashed hard. The car was badly broken up. God speed John. A tearful
Doug Odom in big ditch
todd wrote:
>We're sorry to report that word has just made it back that John
>Beckett crashed late this afternmoon on the long course at Bonneville.
>It is our understanding that his car rolled at over 250 mph. He was
>life flighted to the hospital and we're sad to report he did not
>survive the injuries sustained in the crash.
>
>John was a co-founder of the East Coast Timing Associtation that
>governs the Maxton, NC track. He recently sold and
>relenquished his presidency of the ECTA to continue his pursuit and
>dreams of Land Speed Racing(the position he held made it very difficult
>to do any actual racing), this was his way of doing what he loved and still
>allowing all of us to continue doing what we love.
>
>Please say a prayer for his family and friends and raise a glass to
>someone that was instrumental in giving us east coasters the ability
>for top speed time trials.
>
>God Speed JB, and our deepest condolences to your family, long time friends
>and all who have crossed your path,
>Todd & Deb
>Twin Jugs Racing
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