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260z Brake Failure - Jump, Roll & Fire


djhedges

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I've never raced, but it seems like a fuel pump kill switch would be a track requirement.  Is this not the case everywhere or does it vary?

It depends on the event and track.  Open track day for "stock" style cars can be as simple as taping anything glass, rolling down the windows and wearing a helmet 

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There is a switch in the car which I should've hit on my way out.  Race cars are required to have a master kill switch for the safety crew.   On this car the kill switch was located on right side.  Right where the wind was blowing the fire which is why it took them so long to kill the pump.

 

Here are some photos of the car after the crash.

https://plus.google.com/photos/112123514603850174327/albums/6153338453838253233?authkey=CJCcwvv_sOCdLg

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Doug,

How is the neck? I saw the xrays which is never a good sign. It's too bad about the car. It looks like you made quite the jump judging by the pictures. I am surprised the car isn't more heavily damaged than it is from both the fire and the jump.

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The neck is sore but getting better.  I didn't have any pain until the first night which made it difficult to sleep.  X rays were done 2 days after the crash just to be safe.  Doctor confirmed that it's likely only sore muscles because the pain didn't come until later.

 

The ground was super soft.  I think it gets flooded in that area when it rains.  My wife would probably kill me if I got into that car again but everytime I look at in the garage it doesn't look too bad.  I haven't had the car in the air yet but it would need.  All the safety stuff is one time use.

  • radiator
  • engine mounts
  • front left suspension is gone
  • left fender bodywork & possibly the hood
  • hood and front fenders would need painting
  • battery
  • hoses
  • airbox
  • carb plungers
  • redo the melted wiring
  • clutch line
  • fuel connector
  • belts
  • seat
  • helmet
  • neck restraint
  • windshield

The strut bar snapped which leads me to believe the chassis is twisted.  I know nothing about straightening a car.

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