Horrible wreck at my local 1/8th
Nov 10, 2011 | 06:19 PM
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Racing is risky stuff, even in big trucks like ours with factory safety still in place. At least on the track both parties accept the risk. I know I do and as part of my pre-pass/get my head straight time, I often send out a short prayer. Each racer i'm sure does his own thing.
Again I hope the best for both families, these things are tough on everyone.
Again I hope the best for both families, these things are tough on everyone.
Nov 21, 2011 | 03:42 PM
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DORCHESTER -- The Dorchester Dragway is a place where roaring engines, squealing tires and white-knuckle excitement are the norm.
On Sunday, it became a place of tragedy.
Barry Wright, 40, of North Charleston sat behind the wheel of a black Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck at the Dorchester Dragway around 9:15 p.m. Tara Griffin, a 24-year-old Summerville woman, drove a white Ford Mustang in the next lane over.
At some point after they gunned it off the line, the back of the Mustang "got loose," from Griffin, she told Dorchester County deputies. Her car spun and clipped the back of Wright's truck.
Wright lost control, and the truck rolled over, according to County Coroner Chris Nisbet. The truck pinned Wright against one of the light timing poles, where Wright died of positional asphyxia, Nisbet said.
Wright became trapped inside his truck and couldn't breathe. He had died by the time rescue workers arrived.
On Sunday, it became a place of tragedy.
Barry Wright, 40, of North Charleston sat behind the wheel of a black Chevrolet Silverado pickup truck at the Dorchester Dragway around 9:15 p.m. Tara Griffin, a 24-year-old Summerville woman, drove a white Ford Mustang in the next lane over.
At some point after they gunned it off the line, the back of the Mustang "got loose," from Griffin, she told Dorchester County deputies. Her car spun and clipped the back of Wright's truck.
Wright lost control, and the truck rolled over, according to County Coroner Chris Nisbet. The truck pinned Wright against one of the light timing poles, where Wright died of positional asphyxia, Nisbet said.
Wright became trapped inside his truck and couldn't breathe. He had died by the time rescue workers arrived.
my thoughts for the family and friends. That really sucks.http://www.abcnews4.com/story/159744...type=printable
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