On Mon, 25 Dec 1995 MHKitchen@aol.com wrote:
> If you missed it, its on again Tuesday, 12/26 at 4:30PM EST (that's 1:30PM
> PST).
>
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> Lots of time was spent on the horrific incident in the Group 1 race where the
> Alfa GTV lost its brakes and tagged the Lotus Mk9. Fortunately or
> unfortunately, it happened right in front of the camera, so its replayed
> several times. This is not the kind of coverage that vintage racing or VARA
> needs. (Lets hope this doesn't end up on their annual "thrills & spills"
> show). Also, watch Dr. Riddell's neck (in the Mk9) at the time of
> impact....it should encourage you to wear a horsecollar....I always do. If
> nothing else, the incident should teach us this lesson.
Unfortunately, the Lotus 9 crash _did_ make it to the "Thrills and
Spills" show which was aired a week or so prior to the Palm Springs coverage.
When I saw the initial footage I was quite surprised there was not any
serious injury... that was a pretty bad crash.
regards,
rml
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