Driver unhurt in big crash
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Driver unhurt in big crash
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Driver unhurt in big crash
Speed Week
The Salt Lake Tribune
Salt Lake Tribune
BONNEVILLE SALT FLATS - Monday's Speed Week racing at the Salt Flats included one mishap involving the General Motors HHR Special. The vehicle, traveling at an unknown speed, flipped end over end several times. The driver walked away from the collision but was taken by ambulance to Salt Lake City for observation.
The most eventful run of the day was not a giant engine vehicle, but rather a Nebulous Theorem II, driven by Rick Yacoucci of Los Angeles. The car has a 90-cubic inch engine and was able to turn a 348 mph average, a new record for its class. The engine is roughly the size of that in a compact car.
Attendance at the annual Speed Week is up. There were an estimated 460 vehicle entries, which bring crews and drivers, and spectator admission was expected to reach 25,000 before the end of the week.
- Jim Keeler
Driver unhurt in big crash
Speed Week
The Salt Lake Tribune
Salt Lake Tribune
BONNEVILLE SALT FLATS - Monday's Speed Week racing at the Salt Flats included one mishap involving the General Motors HHR Special. The vehicle, traveling at an unknown speed, flipped end over end several times. The driver walked away from the collision but was taken by ambulance to Salt Lake City for observation.
The most eventful run of the day was not a giant engine vehicle, but rather a Nebulous Theorem II, driven by Rick Yacoucci of Los Angeles. The car has a 90-cubic inch engine and was able to turn a 348 mph average, a new record for its class. The engine is roughly the size of that in a compact car.
Attendance at the annual Speed Week is up. There were an estimated 460 vehicle entries, which bring crews and drivers, and spectator admission was expected to reach 25,000 before the end of the week.
- Jim Keeler
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Holy cow...sounds like everything is unhurt except the HHR...but that can be replaced. Wonder how fast he was going? Although it's a horrible thing to have happen, it's nice to know that he was unhurt after flipping end over end. Looking forward to hearing more details about the HHR Special and what it's all about. Thanks for the info KW.
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