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06-08-2010, 01:30 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: St. Lucia, West Indies,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Unique 427SC 383 stroker
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----------, who was driving, suffered serious head injuries, while (the passenger) suffered serious internal injuries,
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Alcohol and horse power do not mix though!
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Nor do unprotected heads and steel roll bars. Over the years, in quite a few (not all) of the reported street Cobra mishaps, the driver is seriously injured or killed while the passenger survives or is less seriously injured.
On the track it's a different story as a greater percentage of accidents involve rollovers; and, rollover or not - because he is wearing a helmet, the driver's head is spared being bludgeoned by his own roll bar.
Condolences to all involved and affected, and wishes for a speedy recovery.
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06-08-2010, 05:22 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #732, 428FE (447 CID), TKO600, Solid Flat Tappet Cam, Tons of Aluminum
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Nor do unprotected heads and steel roll bars. Over the years, in quite a few (not all) of the reported street Cobra mishaps, the driver is seriously injured or killed while the passenger survives or is less seriously injured.
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I can whack my head against my roll bar just by stretching out my back muscles -- padding your roll bars isn't just for the good looks you know.  |
06-08-2010, 05:23 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2002
Location: Dadeville,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Sold my EM.
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I was looking at the photos attached to the article. The last one looks like a spec racer with a very different roll bar and windshield arrangement than the car in the earlier pictures. Curious. I wonder where the newspaper got the "before" pictures.
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06-08-2010, 05:34 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Rowlett,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Hurricane Motorsports; KC408w: 546HP/ 553TQ
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This is terrible news and a reminder to us all... be careful out there.
The photos' captions indicate that the accident involved one of two cobras that the couple owns. Prayers to the family and local cobra community.
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06-08-2010, 02:42 PM
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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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06-08-2010, 03:03 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2004
Location: SoCal,
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Cobra Make, Engine: CSX #4xxx with CSX 482; David Kee Toploader
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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.
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06-08-2010, 09:37 AM
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Location: Las Vegas,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Shelby CSX4005LA, Roush 427IR
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Originally Posted by Tommy
I was looking at the photos attached to the article. The last one looks like a spec racer with a very different roll bar and windshield arrangement than the car in the earlier pictures. Curious. I wonder where the newspaper got the "before" pictures.
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I saw that too.
It's not just HP and alcohol. It's Alcohol + HP + torque. I'm betting he got sideways... |
06-08-2010, 10:04 AM
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Location: Eagle,
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Cobra Make, Engine: 1966 Lone Star 427SC.
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Although I feel for the occupants and will pray for them, being drunk behind ANY TYPE,.....of vehicle, is just plain stupid !
Being a volunteer fireman. I've seen way too many drunk driving accidents. One where a pregnant lady nurse was pulling into a turn lane off the highway into our small town, and an drunk ass hit her head on at 60 + mph, killing her 7 month old boy that was in her tummy. Although she recovered from her physical injuries, she's never gotten over it mentally & emotionally, which is worse than any,.....physical injuries for anyone.
Most of the time, the drunk is fine.
I apologize going beyond the purpose of this thread but, I don't feel sorry for drunks. Again,..... I will pray for them and their loved ones.
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