long beach drivers

[79 Howard]

I am looking for the results from yesterdays roll overs and the health results of each driver involved,if anyone knows I would appreciate it. 79

[WannabeRacing]

I am very interested in the guy in the 44. I am sure there is news. I am really hoping that it is good news. Early word was not great at the end of the day Saturday, but we drove home directly after the racing, all the way back to AZ. From the looks of the pictures, it was pretty harsh, but could have been quite a bit worse had he come out a split second later.
I really hope he is fine.

[MBlaster]

The early word yesterday was that he had broken his ankle and sucked up a lot of marine stadium. At that time he was getting in for a CT. That was very scarry looking. The boat went to the bottom and when they finally got it to shore you could tell that wreck had to hurt. The boat took heavy damage.
Also heard the K69 driver was OK as he was heard swearing while floating.
Waiting for the u tube vid of the 69 as a guy got it on video.
Don't know the status of the cracker box ejection but it was pretty crazy looking. I'm guessing he's ok.
Someone have updates?

[79 Howard]

I forgot about the cracker box driver another amazing incident that seemed unreal but definetly scary, I was really worried about the next cracker coming around #2 turn not seeing the guy. I think the rescue boat response on # 44 accident was disgraceful and either i am not aware of procedure or they were on break while the race was happening or something but man it was like is there a rescue boat avaliable here or what.

[126driver]

Yeah, I heard some stuff from my brother who saw what went down at the course. I would like to hear more on this. But then again, why would I care?

[revndave]

It seemed like rescue took for ever to get #44.

[lilrick]

I am very interested in the guy in the 44. I am sure there is news. I am really hoping that it is good news. Early word was not great at the end of the day Saturday, but we drove home directly after the racing, all the way back to AZ. From the looks of the pictures, it was pretty harsh, but could have been quite a bit worse had he come out a split second later.
I really hope he is fine.
I heard the driver was stable as of sunday evening after the races.

[79 Howard]

very cool, with the violence of the crash that is very good news for him and all the drivers involved yesterday

[BigBoyBlue]

I was at the races today and yesterday. All i have to say is I have tons of respect for all the drivers. This sport is great and no one likes to see anyone get hurt. These drivers put their life on the line for the thrill of racing. They make this sport great.

[Moneypitt]

The 44 driver was kept over night at the hospital because of the moisture/salt water in his lungs. They were worried about pneumonia...NO broken bones......I'm sure he'll be sore, hard crash, so hard the boat nosed into the bottom, (low tide), and the transom was sticking out of the water. The boat is destroyed, owner says he will chain saw it up because he certainly wouldn't sell it to anyone,not even to Mouzer........
.......Fish and game were inquiring about a claming license because there was
so much sand and clams stuck in the nose!!!!!.......Ray

[fc-pilot]

So he is fine. We have some pictures of the incident, but did not want to show them out of respect if he was not doing well. That was an ugly crash. Thanks for the info Ray. How did you guys do on Sunday?
Paul

[Moneypitt]

So he is fine. We have some pictures of the incident, but did not want to show them out of respect if he was not doing well. That was an ugly crash. Thanks for the info Ray. How did you guys do on Sunday?
Paul
Well Paul I am extremely proud to say that Chris Kenner took the old Revenge into 2nd place in the National Final, and wound up with the 2nd overall trophy as well!!!...After a motor glitch on Saturday we were able to recover for a great Sunday. We were lucky in so many ways, and to run 2nd to the Rankin/Bryant/Jennings team, (they swept the SS and PS classes, winning every heat!!!) is certainly nothing to hang our heads about...As i said Chris Kenner did a fantastic job. Saturday Morning was the first time he ever drove the 89, he was running around from the K66 to the PS89 all weekend. Kinda like that old TV western, "Have Helmet, will travel"......Oh, and thanks for asking Paul........Ray
PS wait until you see the pics of Dennis Rankin's 360, with "air time".....

[Hustler]

It seemed like rescue took for ever to get #44.
The rescue boat had a rope or something around the prop. We were standing down by turn 2 when they started to roll and tried over and over and could not get the boat on plane.

[Sanger D]

not sure what vest that the 44 driver was wearing, but I would shit can it if I where him!!!!!! it left him face down and when he came to, he had a hell of a time getting himself on his back, It happened RIGHT in FRONT of me and I watched in greif as that guy just floated face down for a good minute to min. and a half,then he started to move and realized he was face down, and then he struggled like hell to get on his back,another second,and I was gonna swim out to him,that was pretty damn scarry.all the years of going to long beach,i was a little disapointed in the reaction time I saw to get to boats:idea: ,not sure why!!!!

[Mrs. Bordsmnj]

Yeah, that was really scary watching his desperation to get on his back. :(

[Goad]

Heres a pic someone posted of the 44 boat up over here:
http://www.socaljetboats.com/index.php/topic,1391.0.html
:jawdrop: :jawdrop: :jawdrop: :jawdrop:
http://www.socaljetboats.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=1391.0;attach=4208 ;image
:( :( :( :(
http://www.socaljetboats.com/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=1391.0;attach=4212 ;image
Myself and my guys all wish him a speedy recovery.

[Boatshu]

I talked to his dad John this morning, he's still in ICU but should get to a regular room this afternoon. No broken bones but the near drowning caused them some very tense moments for the first few hours. The jacket not turning him over is going to be addressed this week, it was brand new and was attached to him correctly. The doctor's expect him to be released by Wednesday and to make a 100% recovery.

[SnoC653]

What brand and type jacket was that. I want to be sure not to get one. Did his helmet fill with water too or was it not a full-face helmet?

[Sanger D]

I think we all would be intrested on the jacket facts, ....very glad to see he is going to be OK,was a terrible thing to watch. I always liked a open face helmet for that reason,if you had a injury that would keep them from removing your helmet,they could still give you oxy or cpr,full faced and your done!!!!but then full faced keeps you from loosing your jaw or all your teeth, its a crap shoot I guess.keep us posted on his recovery and the sit. on the vest. thanks

[Flat Hall'N]

We got the update in the drivers meeting that he was doing better on Sunday. Glad to hear he is doing better.

[fc-pilot]

Boatshu, thanks for the update. We were worried about him as it did not look good watching him in the water. We spent quite a bit of time talking about that on the drive home that night. With all the great racing that we saw that day we still could not get him off of the front of our minds.
Paul

[79 Howard]

Well this all is great news for # 44 and I take it that the other two drivers invovled in accidents will be fine also. I am glad to hear the rescue boat was having problems going to the scene and not just lack of response time due to procedures or what ever. Thanks to everyone for the updated info and I wish #44 God speed on his recovery. 79

[BROADMINDED]

when we were in drivers meeting on sunday, they said that the reason for the rescue boat taking so long to get to the 44 boat was because the prop got wrapped around the rope of an achor that was left behind by someone. when the rescue boat took off after the 44 boat the rope got caught around the prop it reeled up the rope and actually brought the anchor up out of the water and swung and almost seriously hurt one of the rescue personel on the boat. it was a freak deal.

[fc-pilot]

Any word on the SS-44 driver? I hope that he is progressing as hoped.
Paul

[gnRacer98]

Heard it was still too soon. Hopefully the news improves today.

[fc-pilot]

He is still in our thoughts and prayers.
Paul Miller
and the "Wannabe Racing" Team