hey gang,
i dunno how many of you caught the begining of the ESPN2 coverage of the NHRA in dallas today. there was a huge wreck in prostock.
the simple version is that bruce allen, during a second session qualifying pass, got out of the grove and may have over corrected. he crossed the centerline and the car tipped onto it's side, sliding with the roof towards teh finish line.
kenny koretsky driving in the left lane was left with no place to go and hit allen at full speed. allen's car flew into more pieces than i can describe and tumbled down the track like a childs toy.
both men are ok. allen has already been released from the hospital with only the effects of a concussion and koretsky should be out some time this afternoon, suffered a bruised heart muscle. for more details:
http://www.nhra.com/apcm/templates/n...=8540&zoneid=8
on the broadcast most of the blame is being put on teh racing surface. cool conditions on an all concrete surface creates a very narrow groove. if you get out of the good line you are along for the ride.
later
tim