Sears Pointless 2011

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I went to "Sears Pointless 2011" last weekend. My sister and her in-laws ran a team. They want to get me out there too, but they have too many drivers =( Anyway.........This one dude hit both my sister and her husband. Sent my sis to the hospital (Shes ok just has bad whiplash). Im getting the raw in car footage soon (was supposed to be getting it tonight but was delayed) and editing it in with some of the hd footage I took from the stands. Until then here is a link to the hit (it may not work) and a couple pics. https://picasaweb.google.com/109322...hkey=Gv1sRgCK6FvLWE34qcYQ#5589567466786493058

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^Sister's car "Speed Dial"^
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^Yes...it did say Larsen's Biscuits on the other side ;)

Here is a clip that will be in the final film with all the footage. Just my sis going through the pits before hitting the track


Was anybody else there? Share pics and vids!
 
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This one dude hit both my sister and her husband. Sent my sis to the hospital (Shes ok just has bad whiplash).

Ouch. Was she wearing a HANS? Good thing she's okay. Looked like a pretty good hit. Did the guy behind lose his brakes or just a mistake?
 
She had her hans on yea but I guess it doesnt protect or protect as well against side impacts? The guy was simply being careless and coming in too hot. He hit my brother in law in the exact same place as well.

 
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She had her hans on yea but I guess it doesnt protect or protect as well against side impacts?

It will protect against side impacts with a lot of neck movement but it is mostly designed for frontal deceleration crashes (basilar skull fracture).

I hit a wall once at 90 MPH head on and my neck was fine. Shoulder was gimpy but the HANS did all the work. Do be aware, however, that the system won't work unless the belts are so tight it hurts. Belts can stretch quite far depending on where it's anchored, and any stretch will reduce the effectiveness of both the HANS and the seat/belts.
 
Yay, more LeMons on FinalGear!

I love your theme, too! We did the race that was in Houston this February as a different Fisher-Price toy.

Your car looks like a fun one to drive, too. Boo, getting hit. :(
 
Yea. My sis is still shaken up by it. I have to admit Im kinda happy about it though. Means I may get my chance behind the wheel. My brother in law wants me on the team, but has too many drivers. I wish I had the extra cash to just buy another car
 
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