wow .... RIP Scott !

Shame about this event however there are some positives from this tradgedy.

He died doing what he loved to do which means a lot to some people like myself. If I had to choose when my time was up, I'd have to choose something like this.

Also, he wouldn't of felt a thing due to the speed and sudden impact of the accident.

This happened in a controlled environment. Drag racing is a dangerous sport, but that goes along with everything else in todays world. If it was on the street, who knows whatelse might have happened. I realise its a purpose built car for the track but still, its more so the principal.

My thoughts go to his family and friends.

RIP Buddy, that is sad.......... as pointed out at-least it was doing something he loved doing.

Tragically it appears that both parachutes were torched by the fire. Fires like that are usually survivable in drag racing otherwise. I hope as a result they do some research into better parachute materials or longer, flame resistant cables perhaps?
Energy absorbing barriers, catch fences, sand traps etc. It appears that there is a fairly substantial barrier at the end of that track.
Sadly it's usually only after something like this that safety upgrades are looked at.

Sad day for the NHRA.

May he rest in peace!

http://au.youtube.com/watch?v=o2A1l_zx05k
http://video.google.com.au/videoplay?do … &hl=en

Perhaps they could implement 4 wheel brakes? just an idea.:crazy: