Driver dies at 24 hours of LeMons

Viper007Bond · May 11th, 2008, 10:07 AM

http://jalopnik.com/389296/tragic-de...of-lemons-race

Sped up and plowed straight into a wall. images/smilies/sad.gif

Props inso in IRC channel

Lilleput · May 11th, 2008, 10:18 AM

Sounds like exhaustion caused it, which would be probable when the drivers are not conditioned for 24hr race.

DTMracer · May 11th, 2008, 10:28 AM

From my earlier post:

Could everyone follow my sig to pay tribute to the driver who died driving the 242 turbo? I'd like to do something to show some respect and admiration for a guy who died doing something I can only dream about.

Viper007Bond · May 11th, 2008, 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lilleput

Sounds like exhaustion caused it, which would be probable when the drivers are not conditioned for 24hr race.

It's not one driver for all that time. images/smilies/blink.gif

Lilleput · May 11th, 2008, 10:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Viper007Bond

It's not one driver for all that time. images/smilies/blink.gif

Yeah i know images/smilies/lol.gif

Still your driving fast for a significant amount of time in what looked like a desert, exhaustion can still be a factor.

DTMracer · May 11th, 2008, 10:52 AM

I really hope this doesn't spell the end of LeMons.

Scott · May 11th, 2008, 11:05 AM

I always hate to read stuff like this, my heart goes out to his family and friends.

fbc · May 11th, 2008, 12:46 PM

RIP to a guy out to enjoy life.

The circumstances bring back memories of Denny Hulme's passing at Bathurst - he suffered a heart attack while racing.

Jocó · May 11th, 2008, 02:06 PM

R.I.P.

phuckingduck · May 11th, 2008, 10:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jocó

R.I.P.

For the family and friends.

Cobol74 · May 11th, 2008, 10:53 PM

So sorry to hear this - I hope his friends and family can be sustained for their loss.

tigger · May 12th, 2008, 12:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lilleput

Sounds like exhaustion caused it, which would be probable when the drivers are not conditioned for 24hr race.

Considering that the car looks like it sustained hardly any damage, I'd have to agree. Heart attack, exhaustion, maybe even heat stroke (I don't know how hot it gets at Altamont) in any case I hope his family and friends get through it alright, and I'm glad to hear that they'll continue the event.

pwalsh53 · May 13th, 2008, 04:55 AM

Hey guys,

I was on track about 1/4 lap behind this car when this happened. From what I could see, there was no correction whatsoever. The reports coming in now are saying he was gone before he hit the wall. It was really unfortunate and saddened everyone for the weekend, but we pressed on Sunday morning and kept racing, which ended up being the right thing to do. Almost all of the prize money given away was donated to Court's fund.

I hope this isn't the end of LeMons, it was my first event and incredibly fun, I am definitely going to do another. I doubt it is the end though, I don't think LeMons can be held responsible. Court had been racing for years, so it might have just been his time. Not a bad way to go if you ask me...doing what you love.

Patrick

Cobol74 · May 13th, 2008, 05:13 AM

^ When you are called. ... and I agree "Not a bad way to go if you ask me...doing what you love."

DTMracer · May 14th, 2008, 11:57 AM

yeah. I'd definitely rather go doing something I loved (e.g. Speedboat racing) than on a bed feeling sick as hell...

Vector · May 15th, 2008, 03:13 PM

To crash through the gates of heaven backwards and on fire... as Jeremy put it.

My prayers go out to him tonight.

I wonder though, how many other people have died in amature racing events such as this? You don't really hear that much...

torqueless · June 22nd, 2008, 04:43 AM

tragic.

and what a great looking race car too...

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fbc Mantastic! Joined: Jan 8th, 2005 Last Online: Yesterday Location: Melbourne, Australia Age: 33 Posts: 9,826 Car: 2006 MY07 Astra SRi Turbo Rep Power: 68	RIP to a guy out to enjoy life. The circumstances bring back memories of Denny Hulme's passing at Bathurst - he suffered a heart attack while racing. __________________ www.sniffpetrol.com

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May 11th, 2008, 10:28 AM	#3
DTMracer Joined: Oct 6th, 2007 Last Online: Yesterday Posts: 1,104 Car: 1988 Mini Cooper, 1998 MB E55 AMG Rep Power: 9	From my earlier post: Could everyone follow my sig to pay tribute to the driver who died driving the 242 turbo? I'd like to do something to show some respect and admiration for a guy who died doing something I can only dream about.

May 11th, 2008, 10:52 AM	#6
DTMracer Joined: Oct 6th, 2007 Last Online: Yesterday Posts: 1,104 Car: 1988 Mini Cooper, 1998 MB E55 AMG Rep Power: 9	I really hope this doesn't spell the end of LeMons.

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Cobol74 Joined: Mar 21st, 2006 Last Online: 12:24 AM Location: Southampton Posts: 5,485 Car: Vauxhall Zafira 1.9 TDI Slush box. Rep Power: 46	So sorry to hear this - I hope his friends and family can be sustained for their loss. __________________ Strewth mate another whinging pom! Build the Severn Barrage NOW!

May 13th, 2008, 04:55 AM	#13
pwalsh53 Joined: Jul 17th, 2006 Last Online: July 7th, 2008 Posts: 8 Rep Power: 0	Re: Hey guys, I was on track about 1/4 lap behind this car when this happened. From what I could see, there was no correction whatsoever. The reports coming in now are saying he was gone before he hit the wall. It was really unfortunate and saddened everyone for the weekend, but we pressed on Sunday morning and kept racing, which ended up being the right thing to do. Almost all of the prize money given away was donated to Court's fund. I hope this isn't the end of LeMons, it was my first event and incredibly fun, I am definitely going to do another. I doubt it is the end though, I don't think LeMons can be held responsible. Court had been racing for years, so it might have just been his time. Not a bad way to go if you ask me...doing what you love. Patrick

May 13th, 2008, 05:13 AM	#14
Cobol74 Joined: Mar 21st, 2006 Last Online: 12:24 AM Location: Southampton Posts: 5,485 Car: Vauxhall Zafira 1.9 TDI Slush box. Rep Power: 46	^ When you are called. ... and I agree "Not a bad way to go if you ask me...doing what you love." __________________ Strewth mate another whinging pom! Build the Severn Barrage NOW!

May 14th, 2008, 11:57 AM	#15
DTMracer Joined: Oct 6th, 2007 Last Online: Yesterday Posts: 1,104 Car: 1988 Mini Cooper, 1998 MB E55 AMG Rep Power: 9	yeah. I'd definitely rather go doing something I loved (e.g. Speedboat racing) than on a bed feeling sick as hell...

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Vector Joined: Jan 20th, 2008 Last Online: October 12th, 2008 Location: Edmonton, AB Posts: 384 Rep Power: 9	To crash through the gates of heaven backwards and on fire... as Jeremy put it. My prayers go out to him tonight. I wonder though, how many other people have died in amature racing events such as this? You don't really hear that much... __________________

June 22nd, 2008, 04:43 AM	#17
torqueless Joined: Feb 5th, 2007 Last Online: Yesterday Location: road atlanta Posts: 284 Car: rsx type s Rep Power: 7	tragic. and what a great looking race car too... __________________ wtb: battletoads for wii, pm me

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