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Thanks Pabs :thumbs: Happy to stand corrected mate :D
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Stuart wrote: Don't see the issue with the track to be honest Dan. The CRX crash was mechanical failure if I remember correctly and without an element of risk or danger (technical difficulty etc) racing/time attack becomes pointless.

True, but I'm sure there's regulations which stipulate that the 'back' of kerbs should not create a launch pad should someone get things wrong- especially with there being such a small amount of run-off on the outside (even worse when running in the reverse direction).

Granted it's probably there to prevent corner-cutting, which is fair enough as you'll have braked and be travelling slowly as you make the turn. But in the event of a mechanical failure or being spun over that direction by some movement in a pack of cars, you're likely to be at high speed across the grass towards it.
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Sorry guys my mistake it wasn't the hairpin.

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We stand corrected then. :)

That's really weird how it just digs-in as soon as it steps out... didn't look like the car clipped the kerb at all?
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It looked like it started to oversteer on the corner exit before the left hander, and the driver's side wheel caught the kerb broadside causing the front to dig in and over......all conjecture until Fee confirms what happens (if she even knows) but at least she is safe and sound.
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I think that what this incident does highlight more than anything is a properly prepped car is a no brainer .This may not of barrell rolled down the track but poor Fee was upside down and "stuck" in the car .

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