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[chaozbandit]

 

Not sure how many of you watch Indycar, but as of 9PM EST Justin Wilson has succumbed to his injuries in Hospital. During Sunday's race at Pocono Raceway, Sage Karam (leader) spun out and collided into the wall, sending shrapnel everywhere. One of the larger pieces - the carbon-fibre nosecone - was coming down just as Wilson's car passed underneath. The resulting impact with his helmet knocked him unconscious and sent his car veering off to the left as his car came back onto the straightaway, where it hit a wall before coming to a stop. Even with modern advancements in single-seater safety, there is no guarantee to completely protect the driver in an open environment against an object such as a spring (See: Massa), let alone solid carbon bodywork. NASCAR driver Tony Stewart lent the medical crew a helicopter for an airlift, but the injuries proved too severe and an official statement was made.

 

My condolences to Wilson's friends, family, and all those who shared his passion for racing.

 

A brief update on the events: http://blackflag.jalopnik.com/nosecone-strikes-justin-wilson-in-head-wilson-airlifte-1726018983

 

Edit: here's the official statement from his family from the hospital:

 

 

With deep sadness, the parents of Justin Wilson, Keith and Lynne, his wife Julia, and his brother Stefan share the news that Justin passed away today after succumbing to injuries suffered during the Verizon IndyCar event at Pocono Raceway on Sunday, August 23.

Justin was a loving father and devoted husband, as well as a highly competitive racing driver who was respected by his peers.

The family would like to thank the staff at the Lehigh Valley Health Network Cedar Crest Hospital, Pocono Raceway, Andretti Autosport, and the Verizon IndyCar Series as well as the entire racing community for the amazing outpouring of support from fans around the world.

The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Wilson Children’s Fund care of INDYCAR.

Wilson Children’s Fund

C/O INDYCAR

4551 West 16th Street

Indianapolis, IN 46222

 

Source: http://blackflag.jalopnik.com/breaking-indycar-driver-justin-wilson-dead-at-37-1726270946

[AlwaysFSX]

Heard about that on the radio. Sad to see someone go in such a way but at least it was doing something worthwhile.

[JoaoPRSousa]

I'm pretty sure they drove a Camry the whole episode, bruh.

*facepalm*

I KNEW IT

- - - -

RIP

Two spanish riders also died last month (20/7) in Laguna Seca. Dani Rivas and Bernat Martínez

[SLPNTIM]

Death is a weird thing Maldonado crashes all the time walking away from it with no problem. But these guys not so and they passed away. If it's your time to go nothing can stop you from facing death.

[AlwaysFSX]

Death is a weird thing Maldonado crashes all the time walking away from it with no problem. But these guys not so and they passed away. If it's your time to go nothing can stop you from facing death.

Getting facefucked by a car probably does a lot of damage.

[SleathX1]

Damn. I was dreading this news. It just shows you how vulnerable you are in these open cars. 

 

I hate this.

 

My kindest regards to his family, friends, pit crew, and anyone else affected by this tragedy.

[RevoltTrain]

You know I really wanted a 240 back in 2010 and I gave up when everyone of them had big problems on Craigslist. I didn't want to deal with that much problems also they asked 4k for them. I wish I got something then since they are more expensive now

There aren't any in my area, but there are constantly some in good shape around 5 hours away. Willing to make the drive. It's a dream car of mine. No where near as crazy as what my family does for their cars.

 

They fly all the way down to California sometimes and drive the car back here to Northern Indiana

[Flyguygamer]

 

Not sure how many of you watch Indycar, but as of 9PM EST Justin Wilson has succumbed to his injuries in Hospital. During Sunday's race at Pocono Raceway, Sage Karam (leader) spun out and collided into the wall, sending shrapnel everywhere. One of the larger pieces - the carbon-fibre nosecone - was coming down just as Wilson's car passed underneath. The resulting impact with his helmet knocked him unconscious and sent his car veering off to the left as his car came back onto the straightaway, where it hit a wall before coming to a stop. Even with modern advancements in single-seater safety, there is no guarantee to completely protect the driver in an open environment against an object such as a spring (See: Massa), let alone solid carbon bodywork. NASCAR driver Tony Stewart lent the medical crew a helicopter for an airlift, but the injuries proved too severe and an official statement was made.

 

My condolences to Wilson's friends, family, and all those who shared his passion for racing.

 

A brief update on the events: http://blackflag.jalopnik.com/nosecone-strikes-justin-wilson-in-head-wilson-airlifte-1726018983

 

Edit: here's the official statement from his family from the hospital:

 

 

Source: http://blackflag.jalopnik.com/breaking-indycar-driver-justin-wilson-dead-at-37-1726270946

Just came to post this. 

RIP Justin Wilson.

[MEC-777]

-alfa porn-

 

I'm just gonna leave this here.

 

Dat 155 ITC... Sounds like the worlds largest swarm of pissed off killer bees. lol

 

Yeah but do Ferrari have VTEC? I think NOT.

 

(Read it in Moog's voice)

 

Actually Ferrari does, it's just not called "VTEC" in their engines.

 

VTEC (Variable valve Timing Electronic Control) - as Honda calls it, refers to the variable valve lift mechanism which basically changes from a mild/economic cam lobe profile to a larger/performance cam lobe profile at a set rpm point as the engine climbs through it's rev range. This broadens the torque band and optimizes performance across the rpm range. Ferrari implements their own variable valve lift mechanism(s)/technology in most or all of their engines (the 458 for sure). So in essence, yes, Ferrari does have VTEC aka variable valve lift.

 

 

 

Not sure how many of you watch Indycar, but as of 9PM EST Justin Wilson has succumbed to his injuries in Hospital. During Sunday's race at Pocono Raceway, Sage Karam (leader) spun out and collided into the wall, sending shrapnel everywhere. One of the larger pieces - the carbon-fibre nosecone - was coming down just as Wilson's car passed underneath. The resulting impact with his helmet knocked him unconscious and sent his car veering off to the left as his car came back onto the straightaway, where it hit a wall before coming to a stop. Even with modern advancements in single-seater safety, there is no guarantee to completely protect the driver in an open environment against an object such as a spring (See: Massa), let alone solid carbon bodywork. NASCAR driver Tony Stewart lent the medical crew a helicopter for an airlift, but the injuries proved too severe and an official statement was made.

 

My condolences to Wilson's friends, family, and all those who shared his passion for racing.

 

A brief update on the events: http://blackflag.jalopnik.com/nosecone-strikes-justin-wilson-in-head-wilson-airlifte-1726018983

 

Edit: here's the official statement from his family from the hospital:

 

 

Source: http://blackflag.jalopnik.com/breaking-indycar-driver-justin-wilson-dead-at-37-1726270946

 

Really sad to hear about this. RIP and condolences to his friends and family.

 

I wonder if this will bring about a change in the design of those cars or all open cockpit cars in general...

[terrytek]

So, thanks to my shtty internet provided by my dad's hotspot since the internet went down in my house, i couldn't see any pictures or read many pages. what did i miss?

[Flyguygamer]

So, thanks to my shtty internet provided by my dad's hotspot since the internet went down in my house, i couldn't see any pictures or read many pages. what did i miss?

Justin Wilson passed away from his injuries at yesterdays race. RIP.

[Flyguygamer]

Dat 155 ITC... Sounds like the worlds largest swarm of pissed off killer bees. lol

 

 

Actually Ferrari does, it's just not called "VTEC" in their engines.

 

VTEC (Variable valve Timing Electronic Control) - as Honda calls it, refers to the variable valve lift mechanism which basically changes from a mild/economic cam lobe profile to a larger/performance cam lobe profile at a set rpm point as the engine climbs through it's rev range. This broadens the torque band and optimizes performance across the rpm range. Ferrari implements their own variable valve lift mechanism(s)/technology in most or all of their engines (the 458 for sure). So in essence, yes, Ferrari does have VTEC aka variable valve lift.

 

 

 

Many cars have some sort of variable cam timing. 

[MEC-777]

Many cars have some sort of variable cam timing. 

 

Yeah, I wasn't talking about valve/cam timing. Just about every engine today has that. I was talking about variable valve lift. Not many engines have this.

[RevoltTrain]

I don't remember ever uploading this:

 

[bpw87]

Just bought my first Subaru a GC8 WRX

[Guest]

Ricers described in one video:

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XI_a3onQY30

[theloveablemoose]

The majority of British car nuts I know actually love American muscle. It was surprising to me.

Well my dad owned 20 or so muscle cars before i was born including a dodge super bee which makes me cry, he now owns a 77 Pontiac Trans am, along with that 2 of my cousins own Chevy Camaros. So yeah that's a pretty accurate observation.

[techswede]

 

Not sure how many of you watch Indycar, but as of 9PM EST Justin Wilson has succumbed to his injuries in Hospital. During Sunday's race at Pocono Raceway, Sage Karam (leader) spun out and collided into the wall, sending shrapnel everywhere. One of the larger pieces - the carbon-fibre nosecone - was coming down just as Wilson's car passed underneath. The resulting impact with his helmet knocked him unconscious and sent his car veering off to the left as his car came back onto the straightaway, where it hit a wall before coming to a stop. Even with modern advancements in single-seater safety, there is no guarantee to completely protect the driver in an open environment against an object such as a spring (See: Massa), let alone solid carbon bodywork. NASCAR driver Tony Stewart lent the medical crew a helicopter for an airlift, but the injuries proved too severe and an official statement was made.

 

My condolences to Wilson's friends, family, and all those who shared his passion for racing.

 

A brief update on the events: http://blackflag.jalopnik.com/nosecone-strikes-justin-wilson-in-head-wilson-airlifte-1726018983

 

Edit: here's the official statement from his family from the hospital:

 

 

Source: http://blackflag.jalopnik.com/breaking-indycar-driver-justin-wilson-dead-at-37-1726270946

My condolences to his family. 

[techswede]

The S-Class convertible is making a comeback 

[chaozbandit]

Hachi hachi hachi.

 

 

Always had a thing for these (Corollas as they're called here) and the fact that some people here swap FA motors makes it an enticing ownership experience. In fact, I saw a 900hp F22A '86 not too long ago.

[RevoltTrain]

Hachi hachi hachi.

 

 

Always had a thing for these (Corollas as they're called here) and the fact that some people here swap FA motors makes it an enticing ownership experience. In fact, I saw a 900hp F22A '86 not too long ago.

Sad to point this out, but neither is an AE86

 

Their AE88s.

 

The AE86 was never available in left hand drive.

[techswede]

http://i.imgur.com/XItM8K3.gifv

[chaozbandit]

Sad to point this out, but neither is an AE86

 

Their AE88s.

 

The AE86 was never available in left hand drive.

 

Mentioned that they're Corollas, also known as 88s, but that won't stop people from mistakenly calling then 86s. I'm sure by now we've all seen the RCR vid anyways.

 

Oh well.

 

[RevoltTrain]

Mentioned that they're Corollas, also known as 88s, but that won't stop people from mistakenly calling then 86s. I'm sure by now we've all seen the RCR vid anyways.

 

Oh well.

 

I'm just saying. It honestly upsets me he's referring to them as 86's and not 88's.

 

Not calling you out by any means.

 

An AE86 is one of my dream cars. I have too many of those

[chaozbandit]

I'm just saying. It honestly upsets me he's referring to them as 86's and not 88's.

 

Not calling you out by any means.

 

An AE86 is one of my dream cars. I have too many of those

 

It annoys the heck out of me too, but at this point it's so ingrained in north american car culture that it's hard to correct it.

 

Have an 88 for your time. The dyno chart above belongs to this car.