Bigasshammm Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 (edited) During the late stages of the Pocono race Justin was struck in the head by the nose cone of another crashed car. He was air lifted to the hospital and I just saw a medical update that he suffered a severe head injury and was in a coma in critical condition. One of the nicest guys in the paddock. Really hope he pulls through. Edited August 25, 2015 by Bigasshammm Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TomcatFanatic123 Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 Heard about it...have the last 60 or 70 laps of the race DVR'ed since I had to leave before it was over. Very tragic. Thoughts and prayers go out to him. Hoping and praying for the best, but unfortunately, preparing for the worst :( Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Don Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 I watched it happen live on TV yesterday and at first never thought that it was as serious as it was. Even the announcers were initially very "ho-hum" about it. I mean we have seen debris from wrecks flying through the air countless times and rarely (if ever) has it caused a serious/life threatening injury to a driver such as this. I guess its amazing that something like this hasn't happened before or more regularly considering the open cockpit nature of open wheeled racing. Scary to watch... Thoughts and prayers to Justin Wilson and his family. . Don. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bigasshammm Posted August 24, 2015 Author Share Posted August 24, 2015 Yeah I was watching live. Figured he cut a tire and spun into the wall. But then watching the reaction of the safety crews I immediately knew something very bad was happening. My wife came in and asked why I was standing in front of the TV. A couple years ago anothe Indy driver was hit in the head on the Indianapolis road course. He didn't lose consciousness but did get a concussion. Still more years back F1 driver Felipe Massa hit a spring that fell out of the car in front of him. Instantly kno led him out causing him to go straight into the wall. Scary part was it almost pierced his helmet which would have been very bad. He was in a coma for a few days and is now back to driving. Here's to hoping. Jules Bianchi another F1 driver just lost his battle to a head injury a few weeks ago. His was more serious though as his head contacted the underside of a crane that was removing another car. He was in coma for about 9 months. Open cockpits are scary but the alternatives are also scary. Idk if I'd want to be in a closed cockpit open wheel car. If it flips and catches fire you're likely trapped. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vince14 Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 Henry Surtees, son of 1964 F1 champ and biking legend John Surtees - was also killed when a wheel detached from another car having an accident and hit him on the head a few years ago. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bigasshammm Posted August 25, 2015 Author Share Posted August 25, 2015 RIP justin Such a tragedy. I wonder if they will race this weekend? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tosouthern66 Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 (edited) My condolences to his family, friends and fans. RIP Justin Wilson. Edited August 25, 2015 by tosouthern66 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Don Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 37 years of age. Sad indeed. . Don. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rustywelder Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Very sad news.. RIP Justin. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Scooby Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Very sad news, I have met him many times. He was a kind gentle giant, always good with the kids. So sad for his family. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tom G Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 DVR'd the race and just watched it today. I knew about the accident and it was tough to watch. RIP Justin. Tom Quote Link to post Share on other sites
vince14 Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 RIP Justin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bigasshammm Posted August 25, 2015 Author Share Posted August 25, 2015 RIP Justin Damn those look just like my girls. And he's only a year older. Sad. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
pollie Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 RIP Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mungo1974 Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Such sad news to wake up to this morning...First Dan Wheldon,now Justin My thoughts are with his Wife and Daughters at this time. A black few years for UK Indy Car Drivers and their fans Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TaiidanTomcat Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 RIP Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Joel_W Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Haven't followed racing for years, but I still watch the Indy 500 every year, so I knew who he was. May he RIP. My sincerest condolences go out to his family, friends, teammates, and fans. Joel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bigasshammm Posted August 29, 2015 Author Share Posted August 29, 2015 You can get a pretty #Badass tshirt here. http://shop.ims.com/justin-wilson-tribute-tee/ All proceeds go to Justin's family. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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