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Onefast99gsx
03-23-2007, 07:49 PM
Not sure how much of you keep up on NHRA drag racing as much as I do but
Eric Medlen whom drives for JFR (John Force Racing) passed away today. Last Friday he blew a tire and took a direct hit into the gaurd rail. Hard to believe I stood right next to this guy a couple years ago up at Brainerd. Pretty sad news.

You can read the details at www.nhra.com
92EvilTalon
03-23-2007, 08:29 PM
That is pretty sad. Not a way to go I guess. But he had fun doing it.
FattyBoomBatty
03-24-2007, 12:57 AM
If I died doing what I loved, It wouldn't be fun. Racing for your job is a high risk profession.
Onefast99gsx
03-24-2007, 01:29 AM
Yea, you're basically riding on a missle. I wonder how long before NHRA goes to a safety wall barrier like NASCAR has. It's not going to save every life but I'd have to think it would help.
Matt D.
03-24-2007, 03:43 AM
Sad. :( Any video of the race? I haven't had the chance to watch TV lately.
FattyBoomBatty
03-24-2007, 10:45 AM
Yea, you're basically riding on a missle. I wonder how long before NHRA goes to a safety wall barrier like NASCAR has. It's not going to save every life but I'd have to think it would help.

That's a good idea, but my cousin worked/works at interstate dragways during the season and that place is strapped for cash, if not losing it. I would venture to say that venues that have to close during the winter or aren't by a big city won't be able to afford something like that. On the other hand, any place that hosts NHRA is probably not hurting really bad.