karlak
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| posted on 4/7/12 at 07:27 AM |
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F1 testing accident at Duxford.
I don't think this has been mentioned on here yet.
Looking at some of the stills on youtube etc, I think she was very lucky to have survived the initial accident. Seems like an awful mistake for the
lorry to be left not only where it was, but with the tail lift at the position it was.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cambridgeshire-18685789
Hoping for a speedy recovery 
[Edited on 4/7/12 by karlak]
MK Indy - 2litre Duratec - Omex 600 - Jenvey throttle bodies - ETB DigiDash2
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adithorp
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| posted on 4/7/12 at 07:42 AM |
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Some comments HERE yesterday.
"A witty saying proves nothing" Voltaire
http://jpsc.org.uk/forum/
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ReMan
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| posted on 4/7/12 at 07:44 AM |
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http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=172055
But yes I agree, I guess it's down to there being no race, that such hardware got overlooked
and I hope she survives in one piece too
www.plusnine.co.uk
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johnemms
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| posted on 4/7/12 at 09:00 AM |
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Says somthing about the 'anti stall' kicked in as she slowed down to pull in.. eeek...
They're light as a feather - no wonder it took off out of control if you was'nt expecting it..!
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Daddylonglegs
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| posted on 4/7/12 at 10:21 AM |
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quote:
Originally posted by johnemms
Says somthing about the 'anti stall' kicked in as she slowed down to pull in.. eeek...
They're light as a feather - no wonder it took off out of control if you was'nt expecting it..!
Yep, you're looking at around 450kg IIRC! Makes my Pinto'd Locost seem like a tank in comparison!
Still can't believe that the tail lift was left down anyhow, especially as the rear door was closed too. Probably some numpty using it as a seat
or something!
It looks like the Midget is winning at the moment......
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phelpsa
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| posted on 4/7/12 at 12:26 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Daddylonglegs
quote:
Originally posted by johnemms
Says somthing about the 'anti stall' kicked in as she slowed down to pull in.. eeek...
They're light as a feather - no wonder it took off out of control if you was'nt expecting it..!
Yep, you're looking at around 450kg IIRC! Makes my Pinto'd Locost seem like a tank in comparison!
Still can't believe that the tail lift was left down anyhow, especially as the rear door was closed too. Probably some numpty using it as a seat
or something!
Closer to 650kgs more likely 
Anti-stall should pull the clutch in so unlikely to have been that i would have thought.
[Edited on 4-7-12 by phelpsa]
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adithorp
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| posted on 4/7/12 at 02:35 PM |
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Min' weight of F1 cars including driver is 640kg.
"A witty saying proves nothing" Voltaire
http://jpsc.org.uk/forum/
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CRAIGR
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| posted on 4/7/12 at 03:44 PM |
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Not good
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-cambridgeshire-18711127
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scootz
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| posted on 4/7/12 at 03:51 PM |
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It's Evolution Baby!
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Westy1994
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| posted on 4/7/12 at 03:51 PM |
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That's dreadful news, poor girl..... Not a lot else you can say really..........
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I predict a Riot
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| posted on 4/7/12 at 05:22 PM |
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Just heard that she is going to be OK but that she has lost her right eye.
I feel really sorry for her personally as I would of liked to of seen her move into F1.
Best wishes for a speedy recovery Maria
"Honesty is a very expensive gift. Do not expect it from cheap people ". Warren Buffet on Expectation
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Westy1994
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| posted on 4/7/12 at 08:01 PM |
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According to Radio Le Mans, on their weekly show, she hit the truck in an attempt to steer the car away from the crowds that were watching / servicing
the car.
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puma931
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| posted on 5/7/12 at 07:10 AM |
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Doctors have confirm she has lost the sight of her right eye.
Shame she will never get to race in F1.
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