Track Day Fatality
#1
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
Track Day Fatality
Yesterday, (Sunday 10/14/18) a corner worker at Laguna Seca, tragically lost their life while working to keep those driving on track safe. A vehicle had dumped oil onto the track and following cars lost control resulting in the death of the corner worker at the entry to the corkscrew.
Corner workers are often an under appreciated group. Their sole responsibility is our safety. They receive little in compensation and and often endure 8 hours in very uncomfortable weather conditions. Many have the same passion for motor sports that we do but may not have the privilege to express that passion by driving on the track.
Checkered Flag Racing Association has set up a donation facility for us to show that we do care about those who risk everything for us.
https://www.paypal.com/donate/?token=H6rVanGoO1pt6B3fHHXd0i-A0iIWOLMm3cSoMZlbDmORPKRTspHcRTm0pvak2aa KB72cK0&country.x=US&locale.x=US
Corner workers are often an under appreciated group. Their sole responsibility is our safety. They receive little in compensation and and often endure 8 hours in very uncomfortable weather conditions. Many have the same passion for motor sports that we do but may not have the privilege to express that passion by driving on the track.
Checkered Flag Racing Association has set up a donation facility for us to show that we do care about those who risk everything for us.
https://www.paypal.com/donate/?token=H6rVanGoO1pt6B3fHHXd0i-A0iIWOLMm3cSoMZlbDmORPKRTspHcRTm0pvak2aa KB72cK0&country.x=US&locale.x=US
Last edited by Charles Gerughty; 10-15-2018 at 03:05 PM.
#3
Racer
Was sad to hear about this incident yesterday... really puts things into perspective. CFRA is a great group, hopefully they can help gather contributions to support those who support our hobby.
#5
Burning Brakes
Thread Starter
When I first heard of this tragedy I mentioned to my wife that I believe the most probable location would be turn 5 or the Corkscrew. In my opinion the corner workers at these locations have little or no protection from oncoming vehicles. As we know now it was the Corkscrew and if you look at the professional photos taken by Got Blue Milk my safety thought process will be verified.
I would think normal protocol would dictate one of several caution flags should have alerted drivers of the oil spill on the track, yet I do not know if this happened.
I fully support the investigation of this incident and if if proper measures were not taken to assure the safety of the workers and the drivers, Laguna Seca Raceway should be held accountable for the death of this worker and the traumatic mental anguish imposed upon the driver(s) involved in the safety crew workers death.
I would think normal protocol would dictate one of several caution flags should have alerted drivers of the oil spill on the track, yet I do not know if this happened.
I fully support the investigation of this incident and if if proper measures were not taken to assure the safety of the workers and the drivers, Laguna Seca Raceway should be held accountable for the death of this worker and the traumatic mental anguish imposed upon the driver(s) involved in the safety crew workers death.
#6
Racer
Regardless, it's been somber thinking... and is a tragic reminder of what others do to allow us to go out and have fun on a track.
Last edited by TCorzett; 10-16-2018 at 10:23 PM.