[Shotimes] (OT) Accidents Happen - Be Careful Out there!

[Ron Porter]

The story is down in the thread.

As a reminder, DE (Drivers Education) events are the type that we do at the
SHO Conventions. "Stuff" can happen.

FWIW, that's why tracks like Putnam and Gingerman, with lots of grass and no
walls, are nice.

Ron Porter

-----Original Message-----
From: Rick Betterley [mailto:rick_betterley@rennlist.net] 
Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2005 1:59 PM
To: 911/993/996
Subject: [911] RE: Accidents Happen - Be Careful Out there!

It does happen, and it is sad when it does.  My sympathy to his family and
loved ones, as well as to his track friends.
Does anyone know how it happened, which run group, and what type of safety
equipment he was using?
I was just at WGI last week, and will be back late August...

Rick Betterley 
Rennlist and PCA Northeast Region member
1984 Carrera Coupe for the track (Guards Red #86)
1986 Carrera Cabriolet for the street (also Guards Red)
2000 F350 Diesel crew cab dualie (tow vehicle)
2003 CargoPro enclosed trailer
1992 M-B 300E 4Matic for commuting
1997 Grand Caravan AWD (family car)

-----Original Message-----
From: l02turner@comcast.net [mailto:l02turner@comcast.net] 
Sent: Tuesday, August 02, 2005 11:45 AM
To: 911/993/996
Subject: [911] Accidents Happen - Be Careful Out there!

This kind of stuff happens:

From: Tom Bobbitt, PCA Subject: Incident at Watkins Glen

Ladies and Gentleman,
The following note is to be posted on our website today.  Details are still 
sketchy on this tragedy.


"Incident at Watkins Glen driver's education event

It is with great sadness that we report that Bengt-Erik Wiholm, 61, a member

of Reisentoter region died at Watkins Glen Saturday, July 30, while 
participating in a Reisentoter region driver's education event.  Erik was 
driving alone, in a Boxster when his car impacted the outside wall near turn

6.  The entire club extends its greatest sympathy to his family and friends.

A full investigation is being conducted into the causes surrounding this 
tragedy."


Regrettably, TomB

Sincerely,
Larry T ('74 911, '67 MGB)
A Blood Test for your oil - www.youroil.net

For Test Results http://members.rennlist.com/oil

Weber Carb Stuff http://members.rennlist.com/webercarbs

http://members.rennlist.com/my_911/Index.htm    For my Paint Job Info