RIP Justin Wilson

M_Six · 08-24-2015, 09:22 PM

Another sad day in racing. Freak accident just like Massa's.

http://www.nytimes.com/2015/08/25/sp...-indy-car.html

Chihuahua · 08-24-2015, 09:25 PM

Damn, I was just reading an update on Jalopnik 30 minutes ago and the news hadn't changed. RIP.

pikkagtr · 08-24-2015, 09:37 PM

I was forwarded the video replay....freak accident indeed
RIP

///M Leistung · 08-24-2015, 09:48 PM

Tragic! Life cut too short. RIP 😞

dim635csi · 08-24-2015, 09:53 PM

JW, R.I.P.

SoCal235 · 08-24-2015, 10:25 PM

Terribly sad news.

I wish his family the best.

pgviper · 08-24-2015, 10:28 PM

Just watched the video of this. What a freak accident.

RIP JW. Prayers for his family.

Jenya B · 08-24-2015, 10:43 PM

RIP

Groundpilot · 08-24-2015, 10:50 PM

I was watching that race live and saw that accident. What a sad ending for Justin. Seemed to be a nice guy. Always smiling.
Was in a wrong place at a wrong time. R.I.P. Justin
They have to close those cockpits. Massa was lucky when he was hit by a flying spring from another car in formula one and now this, ending tragically.

Flying Ace · 08-24-2015, 11:20 PM

Open wheel racing....

I think LeMans is moving to closed cockpits next year due to these things

1MOREMOD · 08-24-2015, 11:24 PM

It's sad but also like open wheel

thebishman · 08-25-2015, 10:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Groundpilot

I was watching that race live and saw that accident. What a sad ending for Justin. Seemed to be a nice guy. Always smiling.
Was in a wrong place at a wrong time. R.I.P. Justin
They have to close those cockpits. Massa was lucky when he was hit by a flying spring from another car in formula one and now this, ending tragically.

Incredibly sad day. Thoughts with his family, and I 100% agree with you; designers need to find a way to protect the heads of the drivers from flying debris. If that means an enclosed cockpit, then so be it!

Bish

wdb · 08-25-2015, 10:48 AM

RIP Justin.

Tommy34 · 08-25-2015, 12:39 PM

Absolutely gutted right now. Justin was a family friend. I can't believe he is gone. Here is a photo of JW my dad and I testing before the Pikes Peak Hillclimb this year. (In a BMW of course) Truly the nicest man I have ever known. #JWmyhero rest in peace brother.

E92 M Sport · 08-25-2015, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Tommy34

Absolutely gutted right now. Justin was a family friend. I can't believe he is gone. Here is a photo of JW my dad and I testing before the Pikes Peak Hillclimb this year. (In a BMW of course) Truly the nicest man I have ever known. #JWmyhero rest in peace brother.

A real shame. He seemed like a cool guy. Another miserable ending to an Indycar season, circa 2011.

M3 Esq · 08-25-2015, 02:41 PM

RIP. Freak accident. Nothing he could have done.

DC-T · 08-25-2015, 06:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Groundpilot

I was watching that race live and saw that accident. What a sad ending for Justin. Seemed to be a nice guy. Always smiling.
Was in a wrong place at a wrong time. R.I.P. Justin
They have to close those cockpits. Massa was lucky when he was hit by a flying spring from another car in formula one and now this, ending tragically.

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Was also watching it live. Real freak accident that.

Boiler3D · 08-25-2015, 09:23 PM

Still in a bit of shock. Worked a few races with him back in 2009ish, one of those people that leaves an impression on you (which is extremely rare in life, let alone a driver). Gutted for the family, friends, and crew.

NickyC · 08-25-2015, 11:46 PM

Horrible, prayers for his family and friends in this impossible time. What a tragedy.

M_Six · 08-26-2015, 10:15 AM

His organ donations saved 6 other lives. Incredible gift.

Much respect.

Mr. Hankey · 08-26-2015, 12:29 PM

I was there. I have no words that can express the quietness and solemness of the place after the accident...everyone there knew it was a horrible thing even though the track never showed any replays and it occurred in a spot that nobody could see. Safety crews there did a great job of responding and getting him out of the car and into the helicopter and off to the hospital in a very expedient fashion (about 15 mins).

Up until that point it was a great race - I have been to 8 F1 races and this was definitely better and way more entertaining to watch as a racing fan than any of them ever were, but you have to think hard about closed cockpits given the speeds these particular cars can generate. I've felt horrible/empty all week because of this as I'm sure we all are. But hats off to a great safety crew and response at the track and prayers and wishes for his family and friends as well as fellow competitors...as well as Andretti racing who have done so much for the sport and gave him the drive but right now are feeling the pain as much as anyone else. Rip JW.

techwhiz · 08-26-2015, 11:25 PM

RIP........ So sad. Prayers for the family.

08-24-2015, 09:22 PM	#1
M_Six Free Thinker 19279 Rep 7,549 Posts Drives: 2016 MB GLC300 4matic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Foothills of Mt Level iTrader: (0)	RIP Justin Wilson Another sad day in racing. Freak accident just like Massa's. http://www.nytimes.com/2015/08/25/sp...-indy-car.html __________________ Mark markj.pics "Life is uncertain, eat bacon now." -UncleWede
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pikkagtr Go Spurs Go 3987 Rep 2,917 Posts Drives: '22 GR Z4 Coup '06 Z4M Rdster Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (-1)	I was forwarded the video replay....freak accident indeed RIP
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08-24-2015, 10:25 PM	#6
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08-24-2015, 10:28 PM	#7
pgviper Captain 284 Rep 832 Posts Drives: X3m40 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (0)	Just watched the video of this. What a freak accident. RIP JW. Prayers for his family.
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Groundpilot Banned 478 Rep 1,711 Posts Drives: 135I DCT , e92 M3 DCT, Audi A6 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: long island,ny iTrader: (0)	I was watching that race live and saw that accident. What a sad ending for Justin. Seemed to be a nice guy. Always smiling. Was in a wrong place at a wrong time. R.I.P. Justin They have to close those cockpits. Massa was lucky when he was hit by a flying spring from another car in formula one and now this, ending tragically.
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08-25-2015, 10:48 AM	#13
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08-25-2015, 12:39 PM	#14
Tommy34 Private 16 Rep 64 Posts Drives: 2008 e92 AW 335xi w/ jb4 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Colorado Springs iTrader: (0)	Absolutely gutted right now. Justin was a family friend. I can't believe he is gone. Here is a photo of JW my dad and I testing before the Pikes Peak Hillclimb this year. (In a BMW of course) Truly the nicest man I have ever known. #JWmyhero rest in peace brother. Attached Images __________________ I'm not here for a long time, I'm here for a good time.
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Mr. Hankey Christmas Poo 1628 Rep 1,407 Posts Drives: 2024 G87 6MT Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: US iTrader: (0)	I was there. I have no words that can express the quietness and solemness of the place after the accident...everyone there knew it was a horrible thing even though the track never showed any replays and it occurred in a spot that nobody could see. Safety crews there did a great job of responding and getting him out of the car and into the helicopter and off to the hospital in a very expedient fashion (about 15 mins). Up until that point it was a great race - I have been to 8 F1 races and this was definitely better and way more entertaining to watch as a racing fan than any of them ever were, but you have to think hard about closed cockpits given the speeds these particular cars can generate. I've felt horrible/empty all week because of this as I'm sure we all are. But hats off to a great safety crew and response at the track and prayers and wishes for his family and friends as well as fellow competitors...as well as Andretti racing who have done so much for the sport and gave him the drive but right now are feeling the pain as much as anyone else. Rip JW.
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