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Currently at the D4 race in Noble OK.I was told by an NHRA official since last season they have been watching racers close at the turn off for anyone removing safety gear on the track and have been sending warning letters out to the offenders. Said after this death there are going to watch even closer and repeat offenders will get a fine or suspension.
I just received this text before Q1
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Originally posted by Big Steve:
Currently at the D4 race in Noble OK.I was told by an NHRA official since last season they have been watching racers close at the turn off for anyone removing safety gear on the track and have been sending warning letters out to the offenders. Said after this death there are going to watch even closer and repeat offenders will get a fine or suspension.
I just received this text before Q1
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FRM:nhradivision4@gmail.com
SUBJ:NHRA LODRS 42 Thunder Valley Raceway Par
MSG:Reminder- Do not remve any safety equipment while on track.
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- Msg by PTS 3:37:25 PM

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Originally posted by 67TSCHEVY2:
IMO if a family member or friend of mine died catastrophically of a accident and I could pass on info that could prevent it from happening to another person the disemination of relevant information would be somewhat important to me .... But this is MY OPINION....

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Originally posted by Bucky:

So many are so quick to get their feelings hurt today....in this case about a fella they never met.

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Originally posted by Mike Rietow:


Let's pretend we're better and this could never happen to us

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Originally posted by 434 olds:

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Originally posted by Mike Rietow:


Let's pretend we're better and this could never happen to us

Nobody should have to pretend. Your safety equipment is there for a reason and should be used for what it was intended for.

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Nobody knows what happened but let's pretend otherwise.

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Originally posted by fordracer9326:
I was there and witnessed this crash first hand. No “he said, she said” bull **** and I have a couple things that need to be set straight. Farmington Dragway is a first class operation, ran by first class people and there was an ambulance on sight. That ambulance was in route to the crash within seconds and anybody that says other wise is a lier. I witnessed it with my own eyes and I can tell ya that Jason was driving the ambulance. There is also an EMT on the top end in a side by side with equipment and ready to roll every moment that cars are going down the track. Any information that is contradictory to that is false.

As far as what happened to cause the crash, I do not know. I am not a disrespectful ass hole, so I’m not gonna pretend that I do. It was after the finish line. Aggressive braking before the stripe was not the cause.

As far as safety equipment, I can not say what he was wearing or when he took it off. Frankly, with the condition of the car and cage after the crash, I don’t know how much seatbelts or helmet would have helped this young man.

What I do know is this. When that car stopped flipping, I told the guys I was with that the crash was not survivable. It was absolutely awful and violent. I have never witnessed anything like it and hope I never do again. I also know that this young Man left this world in front of his family and friends and that is something that will likely never be recovered from by a lot of people that knew and loved him.

For now, I ask all of y’all to please be kind and respectful. I want to see our sport made safer just like everyone else, but in this moment what our sport needs is prayers for his friends and family. I can not begin to imagine what it was like for his parents to drive 3 and a half hours home after witnessing such a tragedy. I pray that we never see anything like this again, but for now let’s come together to love and support those dealing with the loss of their loved one. Let’s also pray for those EMT’s and track personnel that had to deal with this tragedy. They need our support and prayers.

Thank you, Joe Julsrud

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Originally posted by B KING:

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Originally posted by fordracer9326:
I was there and witnessed this crash first hand. No “he said, she said” bull **** and I have a couple things that need to be set straight. Farmington Dragway is a first class operation, ran by first class people and there was an ambulance on sight. That ambulance was in route to the crash within seconds and anybody that says other wise is a lier. I witnessed it with my own eyes and I can tell ya that Jason was driving the ambulance. There is also an EMT on the top end in a side by side with equipment and ready to roll every moment that cars are going down the track. Any information that is contradictory to that is false.

As far as what happened to cause the crash, I do not know. I am not a disrespectful ass hole, so I’m not gonna pretend that I do. It was after the finish line. Aggressive braking before the stripe was not the cause.

As far as safety equipment, I can not say what he was wearing or when he took it off. Frankly, with the condition of the car and cage after the crash, I don’t know how much seatbelts or helmet would have helped this young man.

What I do know is this. When that car stopped flipping, I told the guys I was with that the crash was not survivable. It was absolutely awful and violent. I have never witnessed anything like it and hope I never do again. I also know that this young Man left this world in front of his family and friends and that is something that will likely never be recovered from by a lot of people that knew and loved him.

For now, I ask all of y’all to please be kind and respectful. I want to see our sport made safer just like everyone else, but in this moment what our sport needs is prayers for his friends and family. I can not begin to imagine what it was like for his parents to drive 3 and a half hours home after witnessing such a tragedy. I pray that we never see anything like this again, but for now let’s come together to love and support those dealing with the loss of their loved one. Let’s also pray for those EMT’s and track personnel that had to deal with this tragedy. They need our support and prayers.

Thank you, Joe Julsrud

For a tragic accident, this member gets it!

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Originally posted by fordracer9326:
Mr. Rietow, If I ever get the chance to meet you, I promise you will have better manners when I am through with you.

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Originally posted by B KING:

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Originally posted by fordracer9326:
I was there and witnessed this crash first hand. No “he said, she said” bull **** and I have a couple things that need to be set straight. Farmington Dragway is a first class operation, ran by first class people and there was an ambulance on sight. That ambulance was in route to the crash within seconds and anybody that says other wise is a lier. I witnessed it with my own eyes and I can tell ya that Jason was driving the ambulance. There is also an EMT on the top end in a side by side with equipment and ready to roll every moment that cars are going down the track. Any information that is contradictory to that is false.

As far as what happened to cause the crash, I do not know. I am not a disrespectful ass hole, so I’m not gonna pretend that I do. It was after the finish line. Aggressive braking before the stripe was not the cause.

As far as safety equipment, I can not say what he was wearing or when he took it off. Frankly, with the condition of the car and cage after the crash, I don’t know how much seatbelts or helmet would have helped this young man.

What I do know is this. When that car stopped flipping, I told the guys I was with that the crash was not survivable. It was absolutely awful and violent. I have never witnessed anything like it and hope I never do again. I also know that this young Man left this world in front of his family and friends and that is something that will likely never be recovered from by a lot of people that knew and loved him.

For now, I ask all of y’all to please be kind and respectful. I want to see our sport made safer just like everyone else, but in this moment what our sport needs is prayers for his friends and family. I can not begin to imagine what it was like for his parents to drive 3 and a half hours home after witnessing such a tragedy. I pray that we never see anything like this again, but for now let’s come together to love and support those dealing with the loss of their loved one. Let’s also pray for those EMT’s and track personnel that had to deal with this tragedy. They need our support and prayers.

Thank you, Joe Julsrud

For a tragic accident, this member gets it!

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Originally posted by fordracer9326:
Mr. Rietow, If I ever get the chance to meet you, I promise you will have better manners when I am through with you.