2002 Hulman Classic crashes. Darland and Kaeding

pushinthecushin · 1/24/08, 3:22 PM

Here is a link to see 2 of the more violent wrecks we have seen in along time. From 2002 Hulman Classic Qualifying.

http://www.pushinthecushin.com/video

Kevin Graham
www.pushinthecushin.com

ronmil · 1/24/08, 3:41 PM

I remember those crashes quite vividly, especially Dave Darland's . Didn't realize it had been that long ago.

1/24/08, 4:01 PM

It's amazing how similar both those were and they were in nearly the exact same spot...

Bill Gardner · 1/24/08, 4:19 PM

I remember how stunned I was when I saw I how high in the air Darland's front tire was... Definately these were two bad crashes... IMO... these crashes totally changed how the USAC National Points ended up that year.

FishBurger · 1/24/08, 5:27 PM

I also remember those two (how could you forget???) and they bring to mind two other wild ones in about that area of the track. Tracy Hines in a midget (Ralph Potter's, I think) and Brad Noffsinger entered the pit area in much the same unrecommended manner in a sprinter. Makes me thank God for roll cages and lament the fact that they weren't mandated sooner, mac miller protestations notwithstanding. :wink1:

D.O. · 1/24/08, 6:18 PM

It's finished GOAT Thrills ! Greatest of all Time. All of the carshes your talking about are on the video plus a hell of a lot more from over the years. You can pick it up at the Hoosier Racers Swap Meet this weekend. $25.00

We will have a bunch of videos there. 2007 XXX & G rated, GOAT, 16th ST Speedway, 1998 Hewitts wins all 4 at Eldora 4 Crown.
:dologob:

interpreter66 · 1/24/08, 9:01 PM

watch where dave leaves the track thiers a guy standing next to a light pole as he goes flying by.

1/24/08, 11:22 PM

Wow what a crazy night that was here is the article I wrote for that race:

On a night when the full moon should have been shining, Jon Stanbrough picked up the biggest win of his USAC career! Terre Haute action Track definitely live up to its name Saturday night as the USAC Stoops Freightliner Sprint Car series invaded the half-mile facility. The 32nd annual running of the

1/25/08, 1:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shipjumper99

1) Jon Stanbrough
2) Tracy Hines
3) Tony Elliott
4) Jay Drake
5) Boston Reid
6) A.J. Anderson
7) J.J. Yeley
8) Derek Davidson
9) Justin Marvel
10) Levi Jones
11) Brian Tyler
12) Jerry Coons Jr.
13) Derek Scheffel
14) Jason Knoke
15) Terry Pletch
16) Kevin Thomas
17) Dickie Gaines
18) Wil Newlin
19) Jack Hewitt
20) Rick Hayden
21) Brandon Petty
22) Kent Christian

I miss seeing run-downs like this one for the sprints... also, did anyone notice who ran 22nd in the mod feature?:thumb:

Gasman fan 50 · 1/25/08, 2:11 PM

Anyone have film of Brad Noffsinger's flip!:redflag: That was just as bad also.
Joe

1/24/08, 3:41 PM	#2 Re: 2002 Hulman Classic crashes. Darland and Kaeding
ronmil Senior Member Race Count Last Year: 48 Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 18,654	I remember those crashes quite vividly, especially Dave Darland's . Didn't realize it had been that long ago. __________________ Ron Miller

1/24/08, 4:19 PM	#4 Re: 2002 Hulman Classic crashes. Darland and Kaeding
Bill Gardner Administrator Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 4,077	I remember how stunned I was when I saw I how high in the air Darland's front tire was... Definately these were two bad crashes... IMO... these crashes totally changed how the USAC National Points ended up that year. __________________ Bill Gardner bill@indianaopenwheel.com

1/24/08, 3:22 PM	#1 2002 Hulman Classic crashes. Darland and Kaeding
pushinthecushin Member Race Count This Year: 16 Race Count Last Year: 10 Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 3,179	Here is a link to see 2 of the more violent wrecks we have seen in along time. From 2002 Hulman Classic Qualifying. http://www.pushinthecushin.com/video Kevin Graham www.pushinthecushin.com

1/24/08, 4:01 PM	#3 Re: 2002 Hulman Classic crashes. Darland and Kaeding
Midget82 Posts: n/a	It's amazing how similar both those were and they were in nearly the exact same spot...

1/24/08, 5:27 PM	#5 Re: 2002 Hulman Classic crashes. Darland and Kaeding
FishBurger Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 4,356	I also remember those two (how could you forget???) and they bring to mind two other wild ones in about that area of the track. Tracy Hines in a midget (Ralph Potter's, I think) and Brad Noffsinger entered the pit area in much the same unrecommended manner in a sprinter. Makes me thank God for roll cages and lament the fact that they weren't mandated sooner, mac miller protestations notwithstanding. :wink1:

1/24/08, 6:18 PM	#6 Re: 2002 Hulman Classic crashes. Darland and Kaeding
D.O. Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 2,915	It's finished GOAT Thrills ! Greatest of all Time. All of the carshes your talking about are on the video plus a hell of a lot more from over the years. You can pick it up at the Hoosier Racers Swap Meet this weekend. $25.00 We will have a bunch of videos there. 2007 XXX & G rated, GOAT, 16th ST Speedway, 1998 Hewitts wins all 4 at Eldora 4 Crown. :dologob:

1/24/08, 9:01 PM	#7 Re: 2002 Hulman Classic crashes. Darland and Kaeding
interpreter66 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 4,371	watch where dave leaves the track thiers a guy standing next to a light pole as he goes flying by.

1/24/08, 11:22 PM	#8 Re: 2002 Hulman Classic crashes. Darland and Kaeding
shipjumper99 Posts: n/a	Wow what a crazy night that was here is the article I wrote for that race: On a night when the full moon should have been shining, Jon Stanbrough picked up the biggest win of his USAC career! Terre Haute action Track definitely live up to its name Saturday night as the USAC Stoops Freightliner Sprint Car series invaded the half-mile facility. The 32nd annual running of the

1/25/08, 2:11 PM	#10 Re: 2002 Hulman Classic crashes. Darland and Kaeding
Gasman fan 50 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 461	Anyone have film of Brad Noffsinger's flip!:redflag: That was just as bad also. Joe