Monterey 2012, Daytona CSX 2286 crash

[LightNFast]

It’s too bad Dan Gurney or Jerry Grant weren’t feeling up to running her around the track for entertainment purposes. What a dirty shame!

[4pipes]

There are no "wrong hands" in vintage racing. It's all about owners having fun. Those cars are worth so much that a $20k repair is only a small percentage of their value.

[Cobra Pack]

First off, it was Rob Walton (Walmart) driving the car. He is actually a very good driver who was running up at the front in third place. He has won several races at Monterey in the past. Something clearly happened that trigger him to go wide (oil on the track or something).

[ACademic]

Glad the driver is okay and has the means to fix it like new. And even given the first two truths, I still would have filled a swear jar several times over afterward and thrown a lot of tools (at a wall).

[Nedsel]

Originally Posted by LightNFast

It’s too bad Dan Gurney or Jerry Grant weren’t feeling up to running her around the track for entertainment purposes. What a dirty shame!

Actually, since Jerry Grant is no longer living, he couldn't very well feel up to driving the car. And the suggestion that the owner of the car somehow lacks the right to race it as and when he sees fit makes me wonder about your IQ.

[LightNFast]

A little touchy Ned... I didn’t know Jerry Grant passed away recently. I’ll edit my initial comment hoping it brings this thread back on the topic.

I’m sure we are all glad the driver/owner wasn’t injured. Hope to see 2286 repaired and race ready again real soon.

[Nedsel]

Yep, that's what we all want.

[SoCalDreamer]

Also saw the crash at Laguna Seca. Hard to watch, but glad driver was okay. 41 origional Cobras on the track; many more in display. Incredible event!