Register now to get rid of these ads!

Going, going...(Incredible pics)

Discussion in 'The Hokey Ass Message Board' started by Artiki, Aug 19, 2009.

  1. ShelbyStang
    Joined: May 6, 2009
    Posts: 59

    ShelbyStang
    Member

    I love the facial expressions of the crowd. Priceless.
     
  2. Talk about a recovery!!!!!
     
  3. Dynaflash_8
    Joined: Sep 24, 2008
    Posts: 3,038

    Dynaflash_8
    Member
    from Auburn WA

    this guy says it all
     

    Attached Files:

  4. CraigR
    Joined: Jun 20, 2008
    Posts: 375

    CraigR
    Member
    from California

    Top marks to the driver and the photographer!
    Once in a life time shots - a car going that far over & coming back!
    Did the driver buy a lottery ticket that night?
     
  5. Robin (UK)
    Joined: Oct 25, 2007
    Posts: 31

    Robin (UK)
    Member

    This all happened right in front of where I was standing.
    I saw the tire wall buckle under as he started the turn in and I thought it was going to pop off the rim.
    Instead, the tire just sort of dug into the dirt and... Well, you know the rest.
    I swear, I had a pain in my chest for about 10 minutes afterwards, from the adrenalin rush!
    SO pleased he saved it!

    Later in the day, I heard that the passenger door had popped and Clark's girlfriend almost fell out!
    Could've been really serious!
     
  6. Von Rigg Fink
    Joined: Jun 11, 2007
    Posts: 13,418

    Von Rigg Fink
    Member
    from Garage

    screw that shit..the only time i wanna be on 2 wheels is when thats all i have under me.(like motorcycle).dam good he ended back on all 4
     
  7. Jeff Norwell
    Joined: Aug 20, 2003
    Posts: 14,811

    Jeff Norwell
    MODERATOR
    Staff Member

  8. im sure that guy craped his pants!
     
  9. Sphynx
    Joined: Jan 31, 2009
    Posts: 1,141

    Sphynx
    Member
    from Central Fl

    Wow my ass was clinched just scrolling down to see what happens next boy I am glad it turned out the way it did.
     
  10. el Scotto
    Joined: Mar 3, 2004
    Posts: 4,698

    el Scotto
    Member
    from Tracy, CA

    I agree with the rest of y'all!!

    [​IMG]
     
  11. Elrod
    Joined: Aug 7, 2002
    Posts: 3,566

    Elrod
    Member

    Oh my Gawd! Whoa! Nice Save!!!!!
     
  12. 60'shotrod
    Joined: Nov 18, 2007
    Posts: 2,914

    60'shotrod
    Member

    I'm in the background in the first piture leanin' on the roof of the truck with me Jalopy Journal hat on, ''mercurial'' is in there too and the chap with his mouth WIDE open is ''beanie''.It was one HELL of a save, it would have been sad to see such a nice ''A'' wrecked, not to mention the ocupants getting hurt, but all well that ends well as they say!

    Nick.
     
    Last edited: Aug 19, 2009
  13. Thanks for all the comments.

    I can't believe how this has blown up so world wide!

    I've got to say a MASSIVE thanks to Andy Meaton for getting the shots. If it wasn't for him I would have had nothing to prove to the world that it did happen!

    Heres my take on what happened as I was there...!

    As the day wore on the track surface was getting grippier and grippier as the loose top layer was brushed away.
    I had noticed that on the previous run when my dad had been driving that the outside front tyre was starting to tuck under real good and he was even cocking a rear wheel!
    On my turn around with alot more speed it went over. There was also hefty rut around that corner which I believe helped to get it started on its 2 wheeled adventure.
     
  14. Real dirt tracking?

    You mean like this?

     
  15. Chinese whispers there I'm afraid!

    When the car landed the drivers door come open.
     
  16. 60'shotrod
    Joined: Nov 18, 2007
    Posts: 2,914

    60'shotrod
    Member

    Clark, You have the Skills my friend, one GREAT save!

    Nick.
     
  17. Artiki
    Joined: Feb 17, 2004
    Posts: 2,013

    Artiki
    Member
    from Brum...

    There's no doubting Clark's ability as a driver.
    Any word yet on whether anyone video'd you tipping up, Clark?
     
  18. Silhouettes 57
    Joined: Dec 9, 2006
    Posts: 2,791

    Silhouettes 57
    Member

    He's a regular "Tom Meents" HUH?
    As I was looking at the pictures thinking to myself "don't roll" "don't roll" then when I saw the last picture I clapped my hands like a 5 year old!!!
    Very cool car however, glad it made it.
     
  19. flatheadpete
    Joined: Oct 29, 2003
    Posts: 10,479

    flatheadpete
    Member
    from Burton, MI

    I'd like to hear the in car audio on that one!!!
     
  20. Neat car, nice save!
     
  21. Tinman
    Joined: Mar 6, 2001
    Posts: 963

    Tinman
    Member
    from Orange, CA

    Gnarly save! Awesome pictures too!
     
  22. superbeeme
    Joined: Jan 9, 2009
    Posts: 245

    superbeeme
    Member
    from georgia

    Praise GOD that was an awesome save. I'm not into fords but I hate to see one messed up while having a little fun!
     
  23. Shifty Shifterton
    Joined: Oct 1, 2006
    Posts: 4,964

    Shifty Shifterton
    Member

    And more cowbell.

    Hell of a save. Those are the moments that give hot rodding it's character. Great pictures.
     
  24. Not that I know of.

    Not holding my breath. It was very late in the day and most had gone home. I'm happy with the pictures.:)
     
  25. doctorZ
    Joined: Apr 10, 2006
    Posts: 1,270

    doctorZ
    Member

    fresh shorts, please?
     
  26. DocWatson
    Joined: Mar 24, 2006
    Posts: 10,273

    DocWatson
    ALLIANCE MEMBER

    How about a transcript.

    >
    Passenger
    (SLAP) You son of a bitch, (SLAP) you almost (SLAP, SLAP) killed us (SLAP) Your dad's gonna (SLAP, SLAP) kill you (SLAP).....
    >
    Driver
    Thank god this door popped, I'm outta here!
    >
    (Sound of tearing upholstery*, and running feet)
    >


    *From a firm ass grip.

    Doc.
     
  27. DRUGASM
    Joined: Dec 16, 2008
    Posts: 2,817

    DRUGASM
    Member

    whoo boy....i think the silent stare from dad would be more damaging than the ass whoopin to follow.

    good save, go big or go home.
     
  28. Paul
    Joined: Aug 29, 2002
    Posts: 16,389

    Paul
    Editor

    hahaha thanks that is priceless!
     
  29. PORKCHOP76
    Joined: Feb 12, 2008
    Posts: 548

    PORKCHOP76
    Member
    from iowa

    holy crap that was close.... man i would have got my ass beat ... for letting my boys drive it on the track.
     
  30. bonesy
    Joined: Aug 14, 2005
    Posts: 2,999

    bonesy
    Member

    Yikes. That scares the crap out of me just looking at the pictures!
     

Share This Page

Register now to get rid of these ads!

Archive

Copyright © 1995-2021 The Jalopy Journal: Steal our stuff, we'll kick your teeth in. Terms of Service. Privacy Policy.

Atomic Industry
Forum software by XenForo™ ©2010-2014 XenForo Ltd.