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Wow, a lot of jumping to conlcusions. Just because the paper says, "Alcohol appears to be a factor in the crash, police said." doesn't mean that it was. Maybe they were drunk, and maybe they were not. Pure speculation at this point. In some counties, alcohol is always the cause until they find something else.
And Tommy is right. The last picture is a completly differant car. If they can't get the pictures right, why should we believe they can get the facts right. I don't know these people, or the drivers skill level. But what if it was something like a broken Bilstein at 55mph? That never happens. |
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Too bad! The last time I was involved in an accident (1981) with our beautiful 69 Chevelle,and alcohol was the culprit.That too was the last time alcohol and motorvehicles were used in the same sentence at this ranch.Good thing,no way could I ever imagine climbing behind the wheel of the Cobra with a buzz.
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Another tip for you dealers and organizers sponsoring car events that sell alcohol:
If your name is on the flyers and advertising, think twice if they allow alcohol at your car event. Somehow, you will be named in the lawsuit when something goes wrong. "Exhibit A" is the flyer with your name on it!!! I'm not a Lawyer, but we have plenty here that I would think can back that up. |
I don't recall that we ever had liquor of any kind at the car shows or cruise in's I attended over the years in Hawaii. Not that myself or anybody else I know there "drank" anyway. A New Years high ball, maybe. :)
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Just wanted to assure you that someone did read your post and agrees with you. ;) Just hope the folks make it through the ordeal. |
As was mentioned earlier, "alcohol" may mean nothing more than a single beer or a glass of wine shared with friends at a local cruise in. The police report, "Alcohol APPEARS to be a factor." So what happened to this experienced driver/owner of TWO COBRAS, one of which is a race car? He's no newbie, alcohol couldn't be ruled out as a factor. Based on the preliminary police report, it's not speculation on this thread, it's a possible factor.
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Actually, your post provides a fine assample of what "speculation" is all about, you speculator you. ;)
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Louisiana also, only packaged liquor, no open containers, unless you count the drivethru at the Diaquiri huts all over the place!!!!!!!!!! David |
The speculatin' prostecution rests it's case! :)
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Hi gang, long time no post. Been dealing with cancer and have had a rough time. A shame, my car hasn't been driven in over 6 months, but I get in and fire it up once in a while. Until my eyes start burning. Can't push the clutch in since the big C has taken over my left leg.
Regarding the crash, I have met Greg twice at Concours shows in Irvine, just around the corner from my home. Costa Mesa equally close. In fact he has two CSX cars and one of them is built like a Spec Racer. I think they are both CAV cars built right around the time mine was at SAI. I think he is CSX 4756 or 7. I remember that because the sequence was right next to mine. The Spec racer was built by Newport Shelby Cobras in Costa Mesa,and it had the highest idle I have ever heard outside of top fuel cars. And loud. I thought mine was loud until I heard his. It was an attention getter. The car in the accident is his other CSX car and I don't have my registry handy but I believe it's CSX number is right around his other one. I too pray for their speedy recovery, and will let the jury stay out on the alcohol issue for now. Take care guys, and thanks for the kind thoughts and visits I've had from several of you on this forum. Hopefully will be back in the game in the not too distant future. |
Here's hoping for your speedy recovery too, Rokndad! Beat that cancer so you can get your Cobra back on the road.
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rokndad, didn't know you were ill! We all know you can beat the C thing. You are in our prayers!
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Whether he had been drinking or not, (and I hope not) it is a bit disconcerting that there appears to be relatively little damage to the car for such serious injuries.
rokindad, hope you're well on the road to recovery. John |
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Pic of Greg and I (Greg middle, me on right) at Cars-n-Coffee in Irvine from a while back. Just praying for a good outcome for Greg and his wife...
http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/d...m/DSC_4975.jpg Doug |
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Now if you need anyone to come by and drive your car...line forms to the right! Larry |
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