Big oops at Autocross

[panda]

Going great, possibly one of my fastest ever laps.



Then moments later in the next corner, I clipped the wall in the cutting, & this happed.



Oops !!!!!



Bugger !!!



I didn't get a single scratch on me, but poor Staz has some major bruises.

These are tough cars, I still drove it back onto the trailer, with all mechanicals, steering, suspension unscathed.

I will now probably put this running gear into my spare rolling shell for next years series.

panda

[Alspos]

:o :( :glare:

Glad you're ok.....but bugger!

[www.18u]

I second Al! Cars can be replaced people can't.

Guess you have a excuse to buy my ex's now *jokes*

[TOMSUN]

Fark...! Glad to see your ok...
Did it have a cage?
You going to put a cage in your next one?

[OLD FART]

Hey Peter great to know you are ok and have a shell to rebuild Unfortunately I'm not allowed a spare so I have to be a little bit more conservative / less spectacular/ less off the planet ( cross out the ones that don't apply to you :) )when I compete well thats what I tell myself LOL

[redzone]

oo err! at least you have pics to show everyone how u did it in style..

and thank our lucky stars it wasnt a JD or JB!

glad to hear you're ok mate!

[Noddy]

Sorry to see this :( glad you are OK

I have a JD for sale if you need.... :D

[WANTSOM]

Christ Peter, thats VERY bugger.

Glad to hear you came out unscathed and agree 100% - these are very tough little cars. If you're gonna have a crunch the Starion will stand it better than a lot of others out there.

I always tell myself the shell is the cheapest part of the car in respect to my car. As much as I'd hate to bang it up, replacing the shell is a hell of a lot cheaper than blowing my race motor or gearbox etc.

On a positive note, you now know the limit on that corner. Knock off 1.5 mph there next time and all will be good. :D

pps - can we call you Fabian now LOL

[hoongirl]

:o Ouch! Glad you're not as beaten up as your poor Staz.

[JJH]

Jeez Pete that's a huge downer.
Glad to see you're OK, apart from the dent to your pride I guess.
Every now and then we all have one of those "ran out of talent" moments, and when we do, we hope it doesn't cost us too much :roll:
Good luck with your transplanting into the spare shell, and look forward to seeing you back out there again.
:beer

[panda]

Thanks everybody for all the comments. There was no roll cage in that car, & despite the incident, its still quite drivable.
My son, who also races Autocross, but with a Sigma, has suggested we knock out all the glass & take it "Dirt Circuit Racing" about an hour from here. Very similar to Autocross, but in a field of cars all racing together, mostly ex-speedway cars, so panel rubbing is normal.
Then once the body has finally reached its "use by date" then we will re-shell it again for Autocross.
Lots of options to consider before it goes to Starion heaven.
Never let a little oops get in the way of having fun.
Oldie, words like conservative & less aren't yet in my head during competition. Apparently I'm now being accused of B.T.B. syndrome. (Acronym for "Balls To Big") :D

panda

[enthuzed]

It's a shame that you lost what looked like a pretty clean straight car. At least you plan on getting further use out of it before recycling it. But the most important thing is that you are okay.

[Vulpes]

Ah, that will buff right out.

[panda]

Here's one more pic of how it was going just before the big oops !!



Still on 100% throttle, but time wasn't quick on this lap going this far sideways. Next lap was quicker but then had big oops, so we will never know the time.

panda

[WidebodyWoody]

Nice shot.

Its a shame it was a DNF. Hopefully that will change for you soon mate. :beer