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Posted: 3/28/2015 11:23:21 PM EDT
Factory Nissan got airborne, flipped over the catch fence, and landed among spectators |
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Posted: 3/28/2015 11:24:45 PM EDT
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Saw this earlier today and really reminded me of watching Mark Weber flip his Mercedes at Le Mans in '99. Shit happens when your engineers don't get the downforce right.
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Posted: 3/28/2015 11:28:09 PM EDT
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Saw this earlier today and really reminded me of watching Mark Weber flip his Mercedes at Le Mans in '99. Shit happens when your engineers don't get the downforce right. I remember watching that crash on TV when it happened. |
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Posted: 3/28/2015 11:29:11 PM EDT
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Why the hell are spectators allowed on the outside of turns?
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Posted: 3/28/2015 11:30:07 PM EDT
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Posted: 3/28/2015 11:30:15 PM EDT
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No bueno
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Posted: 3/28/2015 11:33:43 PM EDT
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I remember watching that crash on TV when it happened. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Saw this earlier today and really reminded me of watching Mark Weber flip his Mercedes at Le Mans in '99. Shit happens when your engineers don't get the downforce right. I remember watching that crash on TV when it happened. Ya that was a bad one,if I remember right they redid that part of the track shortly after that. |
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Posted: 3/28/2015 11:38:59 PM EDT
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Factory Nissan got airborne, flipped over the catch fence, and landed among spectators http://youtu.be/GXHUxCmdkYY
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Posted: 3/28/2015 11:39:59 PM EDT
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Bummer. You're there watching a race and get killed. It's not like one of them rally races or baja where there's nothing between the spectators and the track.
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Posted: 3/28/2015 11:41:28 PM EDT
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Posted: 3/28/2015 11:42:23 PM EDT
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Posted: 3/28/2015 11:42:34 PM EDT
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Damn. I'd ask for my money back.
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Posted: 3/28/2015 11:44:26 PM EDT
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I'm not a genius, but I would have not stood at the end of a downhill straightaway to watch the race.
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Posted: 3/28/2015 11:44:49 PM EDT
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that poor car
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Posted: 3/28/2015 11:49:12 PM EDT
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that poor car I don't think anybody gives a fuck about the car. |
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Posted: 3/29/2015 12:22:47 AM EDT
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Wow, that looks bad.
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Posted: 3/29/2015 12:28:04 AM EDT
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that poor car 
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Posted: 3/29/2015 12:35:26 AM EDT
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I'm not a genius, but I would have not stood at the end of a downhill straightaway to watch the race. Its actually down and then back up. Happened at flugplatz, which translates to airfield/airport, since its common for cars to get airborne there when they hit the crest just prior to the turn. Probably the reason why you get people wanting to watch there. |
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Posted: 3/29/2015 12:41:37 AM EDT
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Its actually down and then back up. Happened at flugplatz, which translates to airfield/airport, since its common for cars to get airborne there when they hit the crest just prior to the turn. Probably the reason why you get people wanting to watch there. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I'm not a genius, but I would have not stood at the end of a downhill straightaway to watch the race. Its actually down and then back up. Happened at flugplatz, which translates to airfield/airport, since its common for cars to get airborne there when they hit the crest just prior to the turn. Probably the reason why you get people wanting to watch there. Risk vs reward. I would have stood elsewhere. |
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Posted: 3/29/2015 12:50:06 AM EDT
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It would seem to me that once you get air under the car at any kind of speed the shape of the car becomes like an airplane wing and up it goes.
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Posted: 3/29/2015 12:52:07 AM EDT
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Posted: 3/29/2015 12:58:38 AM EDT
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I don't think anybody gives a fuck about the car. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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that poor car I don't think anybody gives a fuck about the car. This. Piss on the car. All of my fucks go to the dead/injured. |
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Posted: 3/29/2015 1:29:37 AM EDT
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Its actually down and then back up. Happened at flugplatz, which translates to airfield/airport, since its common for cars to get airborne there when they hit the crest just prior to the turn. Probably the reason why you get people wanting to watch there. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I'm not a genius, but I would have not stood at the end of a downhill straightaway to watch the race. Its actually down and then back up. Happened at flugplatz, which translates to airfield/airport, since its common for cars to get airborne there when they hit the crest just prior to the turn. Probably the reason why you get people wanting to watch there. I've lost it many times in video games on that corner, it's a tough one if you're not careful, and even worse when things go really wrong. Prayers to the victims.
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Posted: 3/29/2015 1:57:58 AM EDT
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Its actually down and then back up. Happened at flugplatz, which translates to airfield/airport, since its common for cars to get airborne there when they hit the crest just prior to the turn. Probably the reason why you get people wanting to watch there. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I'm not a genius, but I would have not stood at the end of a downhill straightaway to watch the race. Its actually down and then back up. Happened at flugplatz, which translates to airfield/airport, since its common for cars to get airborne there when they hit the crest just prior to the turn. Probably the reason why you get people wanting to watch there. It's because there used to be a small airport near there. The nickname stuck due to the reason you listed. |
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Posted: 3/29/2015 2:16:25 AM EDT
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Wow, the damn thing was flying, should have had a parachute. |
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Posted: 3/29/2015 3:01:17 AM EDT
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Way too much Vtec, yo
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Posted: 3/29/2015 6:51:09 AM EDT
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Factory Nissans come painted with racing graphics and have their underside covered with a solid panel?
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Posted: 3/29/2015 6:55:45 AM EDT
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Factory Nissans come painted with racing graphics and have their underside covered with a solid panel? that was my thought. Not factory nissan |
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Posted: 3/29/2015 10:05:28 AM EDT
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that was my thought. Not factory nissan Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Factory Nissans come painted with racing graphics and have their underside covered with a solid panel? that was my thought. Not factory nissan Factory racing team. Not factory off the showroom floor. |
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Posted: 3/29/2015 10:14:18 AM EDT
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I've lost it many times in video games on that corner, it's a tough one if you're not careful, and even worse when things go really wrong. Prayers to the victims. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I'm not a genius, but I would have not stood at the end of a downhill straightaway to watch the race. Its actually down and then back up. Happened at flugplatz, which translates to airfield/airport, since its common for cars to get airborne there when they hit the crest just prior to the turn. Probably the reason why you get people wanting to watch there. I've lost it many times in video games on that corner, it's a tough one if you're not careful, and even worse when things go really wrong. Prayers to the victims. What game is that? |
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Posted: 3/29/2015 11:46:01 AM EDT
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What game is that? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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I'm not a genius, but I would have not stood at the end of a downhill straightaway to watch the race. Its actually down and then back up. Happened at flugplatz, which translates to airfield/airport, since its common for cars to get airborne there when they hit the crest just prior to the turn. Probably the reason why you get people wanting to watch there. I've lost it many times in video games on that corner, it's a tough one if you're not careful, and even worse when things go really wrong. Prayers to the victims. What game is that? My guess would be Forza, but there are several. |
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Posted: 3/29/2015 12:16:33 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Why the hell are spectators allowed on the outside of turns?  People are on the actual road and move out of the way when cars come.
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Posted: 3/30/2015 7:28:22 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Wow, the damn thing was flying, should have had a parachute. Yep, those flat bottom cars do a major takeoff as soon as they get enough air under them. |
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Posted: 3/30/2015 7:42:54 AM EDT
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Factory racing team. Not factory off the showroom floor. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Factory Nissans come painted with racing graphics and have their underside covered with a solid panel? that was my thought. Not factory nissan Factory racing team. Not factory off the showroom floor. The term you're thinking of is "production." "Factory" cars are the manufacturers race team cars. |
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Posted: 3/30/2015 7:56:37 AM EDT
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Wow, that is terrible. You go out for a day to watch something you enjoy, and then you are dead.
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Posted: 3/30/2015 8:11:24 AM EDT
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That is not factory car.
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Posted: 3/30/2015 8:17:42 AM EDT
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I feel for the driver as much as the victims' family/friends.
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Posted: 3/30/2015 8:32:17 AM EDT
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And here I thought they closed that piece of shit track after Niki Lauda crashed on it back in '76
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Posted: 3/30/2015 1:54:11 PM EDT
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The term you're thinking of is "production." "Factory" cars are the manufacturers race team cars. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Factory Nissans come painted with racing graphics and have their underside covered with a solid panel? that was my thought. Not factory nissan Factory racing team. Not factory off the showroom floor. The term you're thinking of is "production." "Factory" cars are the manufacturers race team cars. Bingo |
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Posted: 3/30/2015 2:01:33 PM EDT
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Very unusual...I don't think I've seen one like that with a factory car, let alone a GTR. Had to be modded, and poorly. Or something...no way it should do that
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Posted: 3/30/2015 2:02:55 PM EDT
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Why the hell are spectators allowed on the outside of turns? I've often wondered that watching European racing, it doesn't make any sense. |
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Posted: 3/30/2015 2:10:05 PM EDT
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I've often wondered that watching European racing, it doesn't make any sense. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Why the hell are spectators allowed on the outside of turns? I've often wondered that watching European racing, it doesn't make any sense. I'm confused. Aren't they allowed on the "outside of turns" on most racetracks? |
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Posted: 3/30/2015 2:12:13 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I've often wondered that watching European racing, it doesn't make any sense. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Why the hell are spectators allowed on the outside of turns? I've often wondered that watching European racing, it doesn't make any sense.  |
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Posted: 3/30/2015 2:12:15 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Why the hell are spectators allowed on the outside of turns? |
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Posted: 3/30/2015 2:32:03 PM EDT
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Factory Nissans come painted with racing graphics and have their underside covered with a solid panel? that was my thought. Not factory nissan Factory racing team. Not factory off the showroom floor. The term you're thinking of is "production." "Factory" cars are the manufacturers race team cars. Bingo I'm pretty sure it was a Nismo factory prepared GT3 class car. |
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Posted: 3/30/2015 3:12:29 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: that poor car  <---------Your avatar is perfect for this post. |
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Posted: 3/30/2015 3:15:42 PM EDT
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At least they have a catch fence.. some of those European rally races just boggle the mind... people out in the road watching for the oncoming cars; diving out of the way as they come by; inside and outside corners... just amazing it isn't a bloodbath every race.
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Posted: 3/30/2015 3:24:29 PM EDT
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At least they have a catch fence.. some of those European rally races just boggle the mind... people out in the road watching for the oncoming cars; diving out of the way as they come by; inside and outside corners... just amazing it isn't a bloodbath every race. Down in Baja the spectators have been known to set booby traps. |
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Posted: 3/30/2015 3:26:31 PM EDT
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Some close calls in this vid, Music is FUCKING TURRIBLE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Posted: 3/30/2015 3:26:48 PM EDT
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I've watched a lot of races, for this very reason I would never sit at the end of a long straight. Really sucks for all involved.
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Posted: 3/30/2015 3:27:02 PM EDT
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It would seem to me that once you get air under the car at any kind of speed the shape of the car becomes like an airplane wing and up it goes. unless a treadmill is involved.. still..
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