If you haven't heard. Darrell Russell was killed today at St. Louis, at the NHRA Craftsman Nationals. Just over the finish line at 3 bills plus, the left rear tire let go and broke the car into 3 pieces. Apperently, some of the pieces of the tire went into the cockpit with him, resulting in the fatal injuries. We had planned on attending the race this weekend, and couldn't. I'm glad now we weren't there. God bless Darrell and his family.
Posted by Luke Scanlan (Member # 2481) on :
Terrible news. What else can you say. Condolences to his friends, family, and fellow racers.
Posted by Joey Madden (Member # 1192) on :
Real bummer, said he was doing around 322mph. Sad day for his family and Joe Amato and everyone.
Posted by Ray Rheaume (Member # 3794) on :
Terrible news, Dave. Condolences to the friends, family and fans.
The race track where I occasionally work also lost a long time helper/crew member. While in working on a car in the pit area, David McGee suffered a heart attack. Despite EMT efforts, he didn't make it.
The track owners arranged a tribute to him this weekend. It sounded like a fitting farewell ceremony for someone so invoved in racing.
