Who has that original Video that was posted with the guy talking all kinds of BS about thepoor guys ZO6 being on fire. He was laughing at the Z06 and making all kinds of comments like ha ha look at the Z Burn , etc etc. I saw that exact video, but just watched it, didn't download it.

If anyone has that video. I would like ot see if again.

Please Send to me

gtalac@comcast.net

Great Video Carleton. You do a great job on that site of yours. I am interested to hear the conclusion with the insurance. Hope he gets something. It seems the biggest pain in the neck is that all the electrical wires got burned and that seems hard to replace, but we will see

The guys at teh track were sitting on their friggin hands. I knwo safety first, but they were close enough to the car where they were standing anyway to point and shoot the fire extinguiser at the fire. then they left the door open so all that stuff got in the car. That one dumb *** that comes up at the end with the extingusher sprays it in the other guys face and partly on the inside of the car, then the other guy actually closes the door. Glad no one was hurt.



Good luck!

The Bandit

 

This is the link to the other video - http://putfile.com/media.php?n=Z06

The track guys said they were waiting for the nitrous to stop spraying. It was a wet shot (mix of nitrous and fuel) and was spraying up in the engine compartment. They said they wanted the bottle to empty before putting the fire out (though I agree it seems that the fire extinguishers could have been shot at the car from a safe distance...)

I will keep you all updated on his insurance situation.

Red Coupe - Thanks for the compliments on the video and site

Carleton

 

It is wonderful that he was unhurt.

 

Man I think the insurance company is going to stick it to your buddy for sure. I think its very honorable of your buddy to be straight up with them but its all about numbers for them and if they can legally get out of paying they will. I hope I'm wrong but good luck.

 

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Damn, Now I need a Prozac

 

wow.

 

Make up your mind dude, is he gonna sh@t or is he gonna kill us?

 

 

Unfortunately, thats usually the case. My policy specifically states that it will not cover damage sustained in timed driving competitions.

It is honorable that your friend is going to be forthright with the insurance company. But with the circulation of the original video he probably would not have gotten far if he tried to defraud them anyway.

I wonder if they would cover it had this happened on the street. I believe that the law in my area anyway, is that nitrous is for off road use only.

 

It is so helpful to crack open an extinquisher now and then. you have to recert them annually anyway why not use them so it is natural when fear slows you down. (ex fire fighter)

 

Wow, sorry to see that. Glad no one was hurt.

As far as the whole insurance thing goes, I don't see how the insurance company should be expected to pay for the damage unless he was paying extra premium to cover track events (if that's even possible with State Farm).

Racing, even under controlled conditions, presents many additional hazards to life & property that do not exist for most drivers. Highly modified vehicles, high speeds, spectators, etc. Unless an extra premium is charged to cover these exposures - it's unfair to ask the rest of the policyholders to chip in to pay the claims of us racers.

I participate in NCCC (National Council of Corvette Clubs) Sanctioned racing events and fully understand that my insurance coverage does not. It's a fact that most of us know and a risk that we take to enjoy the adrenaline of motorsports competition. I carry State Farm and they have always treated me very well - and my agent has told me I will not have coverage while competing.

I do realize the irony that if he was doing something illegal (like racing on the street) and he wrecked the car, it would most likely be covered.

I hope all turns out well, but I'm afraid your friend may be a bit naive if he thinks this will be covered by insurance if he has just a "regular" insurance policy.

The big picture is that he got out w/out a scratch. Cars can be replaced & I wish him well in doing so.

 

Good Advice

I recently used a fire extinguisher for the first time... I had no idea what to expect and it caught me off gaurd with the dust/foam spraying... and the force that it was spraying out at. I realized that knowing to pull the pin and squeeze the handle was not any where near being prepared.

I then got out an extra 2 extinguishers and let the kids have a turn so they knew what to expect.

 

That sux. Hope he's back in another one soon.

 

Sorry to hear and see what happen. Wishing your friend the best of luck with his insurance company and glad he is alright

 

 

some idiots at houston-imports.com was laughing about this

sad to see such a beautiful car caught on fire

 

Hopefully everything works out. Even tho it sucks what happened at least this video was tastefully done (if there is anything tasteful about losing a vette ) The other vid that was posted got me so listening to the haters. I had to turn the volume down on that one.

 

I had a complete set of racing wheels and tires stolen off my car in Mexico once. The only insurance I had was Wawanesa.

I told the ins. co. the real story. They said, "Nope, no coverage in Mexico." (Even though it wasn't stated in my policy.They denied my claim.). They told me if it had happened on the street anywhere in the US or Canada, "NO PROBLEM!"

Hmmmmmm, why did I say "in Mexico."

Bottomline: I took them to court 'cuz the policy didn't specifiy "Not in Mexico" and won the case. Got the wheels, tires, locks, and all costs associated with replacement (travel to Mexico, etc.) paid for.

Oh, and this'll surprise ya', the hotel in whose parking lot it happened AND the Rosarito Police dept. each sent me $200 compensation because the lot was suppose to have been guarded. Try to get your local PD to pay for a mistake they make. Or a hotel to write you out a check. Haha, fat chance.

Tell your friend I wish him well! State Farm is in the business to make money so I don't think they'll just roll over and give up $$$; especially if the policy doesn't cover the car in speed events. I hope he bought a rider that covers him.
..rickko..

 

Video workes fine.

I too kept thinking .... When are they going to spray it?????

I personally think N20 is for getting high.........

Really sorry...must have been heartbreaking!

 

I feel for your friend, but good to hear no one was injured.