One of Grumpy's 1977 Vega's driven by Larry Lombardo, wound up in the hands of Super Gas Racer Rick Webb. it became the first car in NHRA history to win at the same National Event in two seperate catagories Pro Stk 1977, and Super Gas 1992..... Same car.
In this one, it looks like the car snapped an axle.
Ok, what was the real reason for control loss?? He got to wiggling a bit before he lost it entirely. Fluid loss from the car, or maybe a track issue!! After looking at it again, it appears that smoke or steam is under the car prior to the car getting wiggly. Fluid loss getting under the rear tires would cause this type of wreck!
Ok, what was the real reason for control loss?? He got to wiggling a bit before he lost it entirely. Fluid loss from the car, or maybe a track issue!!
good heads up by the truck
Wambonater 2 months ago
One of Grumpy's 1977 Vega's driven by Larry Lombardo, wound up in the hands of Super Gas Racer Rick Webb. it became the first car in NHRA history to win at the same National Event in two seperate catagories Pro Stk 1977, and Super Gas 1992..... Same car.
In this one, it looks like the car snapped an axle.
thevmanvj 9 months ago
HAHA, i too love the diamond p decade of thrills music... great car btw, sorry to see it wreck.
patmoss99 9 months ago
LOVE the Diamond P "dramatic" music dubbed in! Sucks to see a nice replica get wrecked.
RacerRose 9 months ago
Ok, what was the real reason for control loss?? He got to wiggling a bit before he lost it entirely. Fluid loss from the car, or maybe a track issue!! After looking at it again, it appears that smoke or steam is under the car prior to the car getting wiggly. Fluid loss getting under the rear tires would cause this type of wreck!
leesherman100 10 months ago
Ok, what was the real reason for control loss?? He got to wiggling a bit before he lost it entirely. Fluid loss from the car, or maybe a track issue!!
leesherman100 10 months ago
another great video!!
thanks for posting
I for one enjoyed the Diamond P replay tribute!!
glad that he walked away.
Rich1028 10 months ago
Beautiful Racecar!! What a darn shame that happened-glad to hear the driver survived for another day of racing action.
1963Plymouth1 10 months ago
Tony,,, Nice miss.
febail 10 months ago
@febail Has the rebuild of the car begun? I sure hope so! :-) I wish your Dad all the best in returning to action with the car.
winlightministries 10 months ago
Oops! I ment to post this to italiamomo15.
winlightministries 10 months ago
This breaks my heart!!! Not to mention that is my Daddy!!!! Glad he is alright though..
italiamomo15 10 months ago
Wow, that sucks. Sweet little Vega, ouch! Again, GREAT CAMERA WORK LES...
DragNutsVideo 10 months ago
Man, that really sucks... too bad he wasn't a member of H-Body.org... we'd love to hear his end of the story...that was a really nice H-Body..
LT1VegaGT 10 months ago
What a wild ride! let me tell ya!
danotos 10 months ago
Man, that thing got really squirly. Hope everybody's okay. That truck... what luck-a narrow miss.
MrGotsquashed 10 months ago