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Old 01-24-2007, 06:49 PM
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Originally Posted by GTX
I saw a story years ago about a Carlsbad Raceway fatal wreck. The locals called it "Carlsdirt" the track was so poorly kept.It closed recently.I guess there was no tech to speak of either then.The guy was drag racing a 60's Beetle.He lost control and rolled it killing himself.He had a plastic lawn chair drivers seat,PVC roll cage painted and padded to look real,and had laid belts across his lap in case anyone glanced in the car....Worked out well for him...
Hey, I raced there.. track prep involved a weed wacker
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