Lime Rock National - Terrible accident, our prayers for the drivers
08-04-2009, 02:27 PM
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Lime Rock National - Terrible accident, our prayers for the drivers
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David Brand in the Lotus spun in the right-hander going onto the no-name straight.....next through were a few Miatas that were nose to tail, the first went left and the second had no place to go - BAM - head on into the Lotus! The SM Miata of Ken Payson got catapulted into the air and did a complete flip coming to rest on its wheels. Richard Cullen said he had a front row seat when the car went airbourne. I came though a few seconds later and it was like a war zone...yellow flags waving, corner workers frantically running and waving their arms....then the red flag quickly displayed.
They called the race with 6 laps left on the board in lieu of the accident. Both drivers were transported to medical and believe were taken to the local medical facility in Sharon, CT. Upon leaving the track we were told that the Lotus Driver David Brand was released with no major injuries (except to his wallet). As far as Ken Payson, I am not sure if he was released but indications are that he had suffered a broken neck or back (not a 100% confirmed report). Our prayers are with both drivers for a speed recovery.
David Brand in the Lotus spun in the right-hander going onto the no-name straight.....next through were a few Miatas that were nose to tail, the first went left and the second had no place to go - BAM - head on into the Lotus! The SM Miata of Ken Payson got catapulted into the air and did a complete flip coming to rest on its wheels. Richard Cullen said he had a front row seat when the car went airbourne. I came though a few seconds later and it was like a war zone...yellow flags waving, corner workers frantically running and waving their arms....then the red flag quickly displayed.
They called the race with 6 laps left on the board in lieu of the accident. Both drivers were transported to medical and believe were taken to the local medical facility in Sharon, CT. Upon leaving the track we were told that the Lotus Driver David Brand was released with no major injuries (except to his wallet). As far as Ken Payson, I am not sure if he was released but indications are that he had suffered a broken neck or back (not a 100% confirmed report). Our prayers are with both drivers for a speed recovery.
I hope everyone recovers! They are in my prayers.
08-04-2009, 03:30 PM
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It appears that Ken is doing well. My prayers are with both of them (and family) for a complete recovery and back at the track soon.
Here's a link to some video of the incident.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NlHfGGgTVsc
Here's a link to some video of the incident.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NlHfGGgTVsc
08-04-2009, 05:18 PM
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I hope that Ken is going to be ok! I run with him here in the NER in SM and he is def the local hot shoe and that car was very fast. He took me out to show me the line at my first SM race at NHMS last year and is a good guy!! 
I hope he make a full recovery!!!!
I hope he make a full recovery!!!!
08-04-2009, 05:55 PM
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The poor guy just didn't see the corner worker.
You wouldn't think it would be too hard to give the corner workers a button to press which makes a buzzer go off in all the cars within 200 yards.
You wouldn't think it would be too hard to give the corner workers a button to press which makes a buzzer go off in all the cars within 200 yards.
08-04-2009, 05:56 PM
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08-04-2009, 06:16 PM
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As I watch it a few more times unless I'm missing it, I don't see the yellow flag come out until both Miatas are almost through the right-hander. At the 34 second mark you can get a quick glimpse of the corner worker and it appears there is no flag yet, maybe there was. It still seems like there was enough time to slow down, but again, easy to say from the arm chair.
I hope they both come out this healthy.
Mike
I hope they both come out this healthy.
Mike
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08-04-2009, 06:46 PM
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Flag was up in time I guess when racing you may be looking at the bumper of the car in front. He just came out to pass and could not see the car stopped.
08-05-2009, 01:20 AM
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I wish both a speedy recovery 
08-05-2009, 01:43 AM
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