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23rd March 2008, 21:50 #11
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sorry not too impressed with the way the car fell apart in the crash, good to see hunter is well!
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23rd March 2008, 22:06 #12
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I wish hunter well and hope he makes a speedy recovery, also would like to say a BIG well done to all the marshalls for there hard work and bravery in incidents like this, as they say you cant beat the british marshalls.
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23rd March 2008, 23:13 #13
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Originally Posted by kjbThe reality check is in the mail
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23rd March 2008, 23:43 #14
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I spoke to a driver today who was following behind Hunter in another G50 Ginetta just before the incident started, he said that Hunter got a really light tap from an Aston Martin, and Hunters car just turned off the circuit!
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24th March 2008, 17:17 #15
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Originally Posted by Jeff Carter
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31st March 2008, 13:35 #16
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I'm also glad to see he's ok, it does throw up an issue with the fuel cell/system though which needs to be looked at and quickly.
With regards to the car coming apart, it's normal for the bodywork to go flying in all directions, as long as the safety cell is structurally sound, (which it was,) then it's nothing I wouldn't expect to see in such an accident.
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31st March 2008, 13:45 #17
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Did the fuel cell itself burst, or was it a pipe coming off / getting severed and maybe the fuel pump still running?
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31st March 2008, 14:04 #18
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anyone got a progress report of Hunter?
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31st March 2008, 18:08 #19
Yep, he's fine. Burns healing well. Budget took a big hit!!!
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1st April 2008, 21:22 #20
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Originally Posted by SteveA
If you look at this image you'll see the fuel coming out of the fuel pipes - http://www.britishgt.com/gallery.php...s%5Bid%5D=1696
However the safety cell did exactly what it was designed to do and stayed intact. In fact the Ginetta is built to GT2 safety standards because they want to take the car into that class in the future.
As Rob said, Hunter is fine apart from some minor burns to his hands. In fact he would've raced on Easter Monday (two days after the crash) if the replacement car had been legal for the GT4 class (it was G50 cup car).
I hope the races at Knockhill on 12/13 April are a tad less dramatic!
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