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Post by ben62w on Jan 19, 2009 19:40:13 GMT 12
Eugh doesnt make you feel all fluffy inside thats for sure. Hope they are both ok. Whats the damage on Roydons car after that?
Did he take someone in with him or just hit it head on alone?
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Post by battman on Jan 19, 2009 19:46:27 GMT 12
went in alone.
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Post by Dirt_Fan on Jan 19, 2009 20:03:16 GMT 12
did anyone get pictures of collingwoods car in the pits(with him out of course)
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Post by sonic33 on Jan 19, 2009 20:09:10 GMT 12
So far the video and photos of the event don't do the severity justice. Both hits were huge and once the vehicles involved became staionary, the silence was deafening when the drivers were told to shut the engines down.
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Post by scottp on Jan 19, 2009 20:20:43 GMT 12
goes to show how much belts stretch in that second pic of them going in  |
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Post by MadMarty13B on Jan 19, 2009 20:31:03 GMT 12
roydon was wearing a hans device. The clip for sure dose not reflect how hard the hit was from Hampton it was huge, but i think on the hans device issue Roydon probably broke the collar bone going across the infield and hitting the wall head on at speed because his head was slumped |
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Post by hercules on Jan 19, 2009 20:40:21 GMT 12
roydon was wearing a hans device. The clip for sure dose not reflect how hard the hit was from Hampton it was huge, but i think on the hans device issue Roydon probably broke the collar bone going across the infield and hitting the wall head on at speed because his head was slumped Yes Definatly Marty, i doubt the first hit would have broken bones, maybe hand had it came off steering wheel and hit rollcage or something, but the head on for sure would have done collarbone id say, with belts coming over shoulder and hitting wall head. to be honest id say Roydens Rather Lucky to walk away with only some soreness and a few broken bones, could have been way worse. Almost makes me think, after seeing the runaway stockcar at the superstock GP and then this, do cars need a switch or key release mechanism similar to jet skis, when they fall off the chord pulls the key out and the engine stops, perhaps if a drivers right arm drops say 30cm from steering wheel it will stop engine ? or something similar. Anything at all to try to stop these incidents, its horrifying to watch, anyone else have any suggestions ? |
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Post by Morpheous on Jan 19, 2009 20:48:22 GMT 12
Yes it just gos to show how far seat belts stretch, and Steve uses the best belts available on the market ( Simpson platnum ), maybe a leason to all not to use cheap belts cause they would of stretched much further than those, i saw Steve's car today, and it hasn't got a bend in it!
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Post by muncho on Jan 19, 2009 20:57:17 GMT 12
The clip for sure dose not reflect how hard the hit was from Hampton it was huge, but i think on the hans device issue Roydon probably broke the collar bone going across the infield and hitting the wall head on at speed because his head was slumped Yes Definatly Marty, i doubt the first hit would have broken bones, maybe hand had it came off steering wheel and hit rollcage or something, but the head on for sure would have done collarbone id say, with belts coming over shoulder and hitting wall head. to be honest id say Roydens Rather Lucky to walk away with only some soreness and a few broken bones, could have been way worse. Almost makes me think, after seeing the runaway stockcar at the superstock GP and then this, do cars need a switch or key release mechanism similar to jet skis, when they fall off the chord pulls the key out and the engine stops, perhaps if a drivers right arm drops say 30cm from steering wheel it will stop engine ? or something similar. Anything at all to try to stop these incidents, its horrifying to watch, anyone else have any suggestions ? Was thinking of a jet ski type kill switch of sorts too herc.perhaps some sort of sensor that stops the engine briefly after a certain level of impact? How about putting something that PREVENTS the cars from screaming across the infield,absoloutely no idea what??? perhaps a smaller type of barrier guard of sorts......... |
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Post by wayne on Jan 19, 2009 21:06:01 GMT 12
though it seams nuts to say it the injuries could of been alot worse, they couldof.hope both guys make a full and speedy recovery.
also the cars are a huge investment in thier hobby/sport and seeing some1's car like that after the meeting wasnt good
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Post by mike004 on Jan 19, 2009 21:17:20 GMT 12
I believe Royden had surgery on his hand today. The family were staying on in Rotorua anyway but not for this!!! Spoke to him before he got to track that night and he was looking foward to the racing but admitted anything can happen. After repercharge and first heats he still had a smile on his face, especially joking about the girls on his car!! Was standing in starters box for 3rd heat, got the thumbs up from him, so now seeing the videos puts a bit of a sick feeling in the gut again. Would hate to think what could of happened to others in the infield if there were not that gap.
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Post by sonic33 on Jan 19, 2009 21:20:22 GMT 12
As said Steves belts are one of the best, but it looked they moved along way even suggesting his head may have been in contact with the steering wheel.
It happened in front of me and that seemed to be the extent of the movement. Video and stills can't replace the noise, sound and visual images that rattle around my empty head.
As for the second part of the crash, next to no give when hit head on. Good to hear Royden should heal.
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Post by muncho on Jan 19, 2009 21:22:35 GMT 12
Perhaps make some sort of padded"island" in the infield also?
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Post by in2hitn on Jan 20, 2009 11:36:53 GMT 12
Thats one sickening hit. Everyone is right, those boys are lucky too come out of it the way they did, freak accidents are going to happen and these boys and girls provide ,in my opinion, the best and most exciting racing in the country,
Best wishes to Roydon and Steve in their recovery can wait to hear that 66 screaming again.
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Post by The Observer on Jan 20, 2009 15:58:09 GMT 12
As always amazing shots GH. His one below has to be of concern - the amounf of stretch between the shoulders and the back of the seat is of major concern. THere are others that no more about safety than I. One of the devices I understand Steve was wearing (and please correct me if i'm wrong) is the collar on the seat belts. I considered one of these collars, as no doubt they protect against a bit of neck burn, and belt bruising. However the thing that put me off, is they go underneath your belts. TO me, it seemed another peice of foam under the belts simply stopped the belts from getting tighter onto my shoulders. Does anyone else who uses a collar on the belts find this the case, or is it only a big one that it shows up? I know another photo of a mate of mine that GH took (Towbar dave) getting the big biff in nelson at the stock shock last year showed him stretching a bit in his belts, and he uses a collar on the seatbelts. Any advice or comments appreciated. Hope both drivers recover - from the footage shown it looks like Hampton was almost back to his best, he was hitting everything that moved before the big incident. Get well soon guys. |
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Post by worldno1 on Jan 20, 2009 17:13:25 GMT 12
i used one in the ministock and for that reason took it out, beltd seam to not get tight on ya
i took it off and got shoulder pads to stop the belt burn
but never really got hits in the ministock lol ;D ;D
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Post by ministock85h on Jan 20, 2009 18:35:19 GMT 12
Roydon is bloody lucky not to hit anyone, on the infield, or when he was going full noise into the wall. Imagine the shock of some drivers faces if they saw that screaming off the infield into a wall. I think they would be more horrified than some of us.
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Post by ben62w on Jan 20, 2009 18:35:26 GMT 12
Are there any photos of Roydons car after the big smack?
Thats a good point about those collars may be something for SNZ to look into.
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Post by battman on Jan 20, 2009 18:53:10 GMT 12
If Roydon did hit a car lets say frankie when he cut across the track because he was asleep and wrecked frankies car and frankie couldent get it to go would he get the 3 min bell to get it going again?
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Post by in2hitn on Jan 20, 2009 19:21:13 GMT 12
If Roydon did hit a car lets say frankie when he cut across the track because he was asleep and wrecked frankies car and frankie couldent get it to go would he get the 3 min bell to get it going again? Im not sure on the official rule for that, if there is one, but I am guessing it would maybe be deemed a racing incident?? |
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