GT3RS smashes into stalled E36 M3 at the track - M3 Forum 2010 2009 BMW M3 2008 BMW M3 BMW E90 M3 E92

lucid · 07-06-2008, 10:43 PM

Guys, check this thread out:

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum....php?t=1030322

It is scary that people are not paying attention to flags...

skierman64 · 07-06-2008, 11:25 PM

I was at Summit Point Jefferson circuit last year with the BMW CCA when the organizers decided to throw a "practice" red flag in the middle of the session. I had just exited the last corner before the pit straight running CW and had moved right to pass two cars in front of me. As I accelerated, the relative movement of the cars being passed blocked the flag stand for an extended period of time. The two cars I was passing put on their brakes and I assumed they were entering the pits. As soon as they slowed I caught view of the flag. I came on the brakes using moderate braking, then as I began to slow I looked in the mirror and the guy behind me was approaching me quickly from behind. I eased up on the brakes so he didn't run into me, if I hadn't eased up, he easily could have hit me.

I talked to him later and his view of the flag was also blocked. It wasn't pretty but everyone got stopped safely.

I think my view of the flag was only blocked for 3-5 seconds, but it made for a potentially dangerous situation. I have in car video of the whole thing, I'll see if I can find it and post it here somewhere.

Dascamel · 07-07-2008, 03:04 PM

Scary when people just don't pay attention. If someone brakes in an area that they shouldn't, that in itself should be a red flag in your head.

lucid · 07-07-2008, 06:24 PM

Today I watched a Subaru miss the checkered flag on the straight, keep on accelerating and almost rear end an M3 at the end of the straight that had begun to cool down. The Subaru had to swerve way out to avoid the M3 and probably missed him by a 2-3 of feet.

KINGLEH · 07-08-2008, 12:53 PM

what does this guy expect...

u guys seem to be taking his side....

he was sitting still.. On track..... he shoulda known to get the hell off the track.. crank car.. reverse to safty.....

its a easy mistake to be locked onto the car infront of you and mis a flag.... like the GT3 did....

its the BMW guys fault.. but he tries to blame the Porsche.... just suck it up.. fix your car and get back out there....

!Xoible · 07-08-2008, 12:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KINGLEH

what does this guy expect...

u guys seem to be taking his side....

he was sitting still.. On track..... he shoulda known to get the hell off the track.. crank car.. reverse to safty.....

its a easy mistake to be locked onto the car infront of you and mis a flag.... like the GT3 did....

its the BMW guys fault.. but he tries to blame the Porsche.... just suck it up.. fix your car and get back out there....

there's flags for a reason. u should follow them and pay attention

gadget · 07-24-2008, 01:59 PM

Does anyone have pics of the Porsche that was involved in the accident?

consolidated · 07-24-2008, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KINGLEH

its a easy mistake to be locked onto the car infront of you and mis a flag.... like the GT3 did....

mistake none the less, gotta be aware of what the track conditions are, it's every driver's responsibility.

GT3RS are still going for about $180K, he's paying one way or another.

enigma · 07-25-2008, 08:50 PM

Just caught this thread. The owner of the blue car is a friend of mine. It saddens me to see that car damaged. Thankfully the guy that did his saftey equipment really knows his stuff.

lucid · 07-26-2008, 01:46 AM

He says the roll cage saved his life. Unfortunately, he hurt his back though, so I gave him some medical advice on that thread based on my experiences. Hopefully, he won't need surgery...

PencilGeek · 07-26-2008, 03:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lucid

Guys, check this thread out:

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum....php?t=1030322

It is scary that people are not paying attention to flags...

I thought that crash looked familair. He and I work together.

07-06-2008, 10:43 PM	#1
lucid Major General Drives: Z4M coupe; E30 M3 track Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: USA Posts: 7,566 iTrader: (0) View lucid's Garage	GT3RS smashes into stalled E36 M3 at the track Guys, check this thread out: http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum....php?t=1030322 It is scary that people are not paying attention to flags... __________________ Track vids: http://www.youtube.com/user/nhmse92m3#p/u

07-06-2008, 11:25 PM	#2
skierman64 Colonel Drives: 2008 E92 Space Gray M3 Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Southern New Jersey Posts: 2,627 iTrader: (0) View skierman64's Garage	I was at Summit Point Jefferson circuit last year with the BMW CCA when the organizers decided to throw a "practice" red flag in the middle of the session. I had just exited the last corner before the pit straight running CW and had moved right to pass two cars in front of me. As I accelerated, the relative movement of the cars being passed blocked the flag stand for an extended period of time. The two cars I was passing put on their brakes and I assumed they were entering the pits. As soon as they slowed I caught view of the flag. I came on the brakes using moderate braking, then as I began to slow I looked in the mirror and the guy behind me was approaching me quickly from behind. I eased up on the brakes so he didn't run into me, if I hadn't eased up, he easily could have hit me. I talked to him later and his view of the flag was also blocked. It wasn't pretty but everyone got stopped safely. I think my view of the flag was only blocked for 3-5 seconds, but it made for a potentially dangerous situation. I have in car video of the whole thing, I'll see if I can find it and post it here somewhere. __________________ Space Grey/Black Novillo Leather, Carbon Leather Trim, Cold Weather, Premium, Technology, M-DCT, Sunshade, Park Distance Control, HD Radio, Ipod/USB, Premium Sound, Rear Fog Light Mod/// Invest Wisely...The best mod for your money?? BMWCCA high performance driver's school. The mod that lasts a lifetime and improves the performance of any car you drive

07-07-2008, 03:04 PM	#3
Dascamel Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 2008 e92 M3, 2010 e91 328i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bakersfield, CA Posts: 1,625 iTrader: (0)	Scary when people just don't pay attention. If someone brakes in an area that they shouldn't, that in itself should be a red flag in your head. __________________ 2008 E92 M3 Jerez Black,DCT,Fox Red ext,Prem,Tech,19", ipod/usb, CF roof and trim 2010 E91 328i Space Gray,Black int, M sport, most options 2007 Montego Blue 335i (retired)

07-07-2008, 06:24 PM	#4
lucid Major General Drives: Z4M coupe; E30 M3 track Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: USA Posts: 7,566 iTrader: (0) View lucid's Garage	Today I watched a Subaru miss the checkered flag on the straight, keep on accelerating and almost rear end an M3 at the end of the straight that had begun to cool down. The Subaru had to swerve way out to avoid the M3 and probably missed him by a 2-3 of feet. __________________ Track vids: http://www.youtube.com/user/nhmse92m3#p/u

07-25-2008, 08:50 PM	#9
enigma Captain Drives: E92 M3 and Elise Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Land of the Microchip Posts: 698 iTrader: (0)	Just caught this thread. The owner of the blue car is a friend of mine. It saddens me to see that car damaged. Thankfully the guy that did his saftey equipment really knows his stuff. __________________ Manual gearboxes, the rotary dial of cars.

07-08-2008, 12:53 PM	#5
KINGLEH Captain Drives: 00 GTR - 09 E92 M Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 997 iTrader: (1)	what does this guy expect... u guys seem to be taking his side.... he was sitting still.. On track..... he shoulda known to get the hell off the track.. crank car.. reverse to safty..... its a easy mistake to be locked onto the car infront of you and mis a flag.... like the GT3 did.... its the BMW guys fault.. but he tries to blame the Porsche.... just suck it up.. fix your car and get back out there....

07-24-2008, 01:59 PM	#7
gadget Major Drives: 09 e92///M SSII DCT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: US Posts: 1,182 iTrader: (0)	Does anyone have pics of the Porsche that was involved in the accident?

07-26-2008, 01:46 AM	#10
lucid Major General Drives: Z4M coupe; E30 M3 track Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: USA Posts: 7,566 iTrader: (0) View lucid's Garage	He says the roll cage saved his life. Unfortunately, he hurt his back though, so I gave him some medical advice on that thread based on my experiences. Hopefully, he won't need surgery... __________________ Track vids: http://www.youtube.com/user/nhmse92m3#p/u