V8 Supercars Massive Barbagallo Crash 2011 - 7 News

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.

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[TheWestAussie]

thanks for video response on my latest video. goes to show how well these cars are built

[V8SupercarMadness]

@TheWestAussie Not a Problem mate! yeah sure does! I Still want to see a light on the dash. Light comes on for (Safety car, Stalled car) etc

[davidsosebee]

lol he ran out like ricky bobby

[mickfromkerry]

time for kevlar fuel tanks??

[baxter7789]

Ran out sayin' SAVE ME TOM CRUISE!!!!!

[Bronco46tube]

Thanks TJ, I didn't know that. Merry Christmas from Petoskey, Michigan - USA

[TJFrost12455]

@Bronco46tube I believe so...that's what happens in WSBK & MotoGP; medical car chases the pack for the warm up and 1st lap. So I can only assume it's similar for V8s.

[Bronco46tube]

@TJFrost12455 I understand that; the same thing is true in Nascar. But if you'll notice when the camera angle shifts to behind the wreck; just as the wreck starts a safety vehicle can be seen on the track. Is it typical in V8 racing, for safety vehicles to trail the pack at a start?

[TJFrost12455]

@Bronco46tube The fire crew and medical car are sitting behind the grid as the race starts; precisely for this reason...

[Bronco46tube]

Surprising how big the fire was; doesn't this class use fuel cells. It's curious how fast the fire crew got there; it appears one of rescue cars is coming down the track behind the cars as they hit. I imagine there more to this story. Thank God everyone walked away.

[MontyPythonX]

@trackstardiecast45 Because it was right at the start, they are full to the brim of racing fuel

[Testafyer2]

Ricky Bobby just with fire

[trackstardiecast45]

why are those cars so flammable

[jsupra]

At least he lives to race another day