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16th March 2010, 02:23 #1
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Jon Field in big shunt during Sebring testing
http://americanlemans.com/index_news.php?n=14567
Ouch, hope he's OK."Risk sweetens everything" - Peter Revson (1939 - 1974)
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16th March 2010, 06:59 #2
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It looks as if he's climbing out of the car in the last photo. I'd say that speaks volumes about Lola and their engineers re: engineering these cars to withstand some incredible loads.
The update states that he's been released from the hospital; glad to see that he's doing alright.
I wonder if the tub is salvageable, and if Intersport could pull a Highcroft (see Petit Le Mans) and rebuild in time for the race.
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16th March 2010, 21:57 #3
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I hope so. Jon really was lucky on this one tho....
"Water for my horses, beer for my men and mud for my turtle".
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16th March 2010, 21:59 #4
glad Jon is ok, looks like a nasty wreck
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17th March 2010, 13:49 #5
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http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/82199
Looked like a nasty wreck. Glad he's OK
Rear suspension failure.
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