V8 Supercars Barbagallo Perth 01.05.2011 Karl Reindler Crash TV

Thank for Visit... more Videos on my Channel http://www.youtube.com/user/genline

V8 Supercar drivers Karl Reindler and Steve Owen were taken to hospital for precautionary tests after a spectacular start grid accident at today's Trading Post Perth Challenge.

Reindler suffered superficial burns to his hands and face. Owen initially reported no injuries but later complained of abdominal soreness. He was then also taken to hospital for precuationary tests. Data from the accident revealed the impact was a staggering 37G.

Reindler's car stalled on the start grid and was slammed from behind at approximately 150km/h by VIP Pet Foods Steve Owen, sparking a massive fire and stopping the race. The Fair Dinkum Sheds Racing driver received superficial burns to his hands and face, and will undergo precautionary tests in hospital.

Both Reindler and Owen managed to get out of their cars safely with the aide of the officials. Owen suffered no injuries."The medical team and the officials did exactly what was required in aiding both drivers," V8 Supercars Chief Executive Officer Martin Whitaker."It's testament to their efforts and the strength of the cars that no-one suffered any major injury from what was a very significant accident."Reindler was talking soon after in the medical centre.

"I loaded the clutch up and it stalled. I had my foot all the way down; I didn't even release the clutch. I couldn't get it going at all." he said. "There was nothing I could do. Before I knew it I saw flames inside the car. I guess I panicked and tried to get out as quick as I could. My body's fine, it's just my hands."

Owen also said there was absolutely no time to react."It happened that quick I barely got on the brake by the time I hit him. I was in third gear, flat out after getting a pretty good start," Owen said."I opened both doors and there was fire. The officials were straight there and put the fire out which allowed me to get out quickly. I felt pretty sore when I first got out of the car but I'm alright now.

I saw Karl briefly in the medical centre and fortunately he's fine apart from some light burns."

Category:

Sports

Tags:

• V8
• Supercars
• Barbagallo
• Perth
• 2011
• Karl
• Reindler
• Crash
• Racing
• automobiles
• extreme sports
• racing
• motor sports
• sports
• race
• australia
• action
• engine
• grand prix

[RB25DETC33]

Almost as sickening as the Tesuya Ota crash in the Japanese GT Championship. He unluckily had to spend close to 90 seonds inside a fire ball like that. I ruined his career. These boys are VERY lucky.

The marshals and medics and all involved did a fantastic job. Luckily no one died here.

[knightstrykr]

the guy driving the red car....pro

[Jester4point0]

Thanks to the engineers, marshals, volunteers and everyone else involved... everyone here went home to their kids :)

[Aristole1996]

when i saw this on tv i got so freaked out! Thank GOD they werent killed or really seriously injured. WELL DONE TO THE FIRE MARSHALS AND MEDICS!!!!!!!!!!

[snowddoogg]

 just out of curiosty do these cars race on ovals or is just road course's , i like watching these cars but was just wondering

[snowddoogg]

that was wicked hit glad to see their allright

[itsmebrad19]

He was 13th on the grid, just sayin

[gjn71]

im a ford fan but u never want to se this happen to any one i never 4 get the time Craig Lowndes rolled it u have to feel 4 the drivers

[daderic888]

@Niceboy3377 I didn't think that commenting on both drivers being okay and are very lucky would draw a response like that. Grow a brain you clown ! >:-(

[RyanK733]

@Lemon0Tart The only impression i've got is you knowing everything, and he gave a good comment. Why act a dick?

[ENIOCHICO]

Do as the NASCAR ... going green

[Niceboy3377]

@daderic888 ur obviously a girl arnt you