Doug,
I could not agree more. I think this whole problem is of concern to
everyone who races. If the belts were installed incorrectly, how was that
done? I sure would not want to repeat the error. I am also waiting for more
info. I have heard one theory from my friend at DEI who is an in shop
fabricator on the #15 car driven by Michael Waltrip. I will not repeat it
until it is substantiated.
Howard
----- Original Message -----
From: "DOUG ODOM" <popms@thegrid.net>
To: "Nafzger" <nafzger@vtc.net>
Cc: <land-speed@autox.team.net>
Sent: Friday, April 13, 2001 8:15 AM
Subject: Re: Fw: Earnhardt Crash
> Howard, The cause of death is not important to me. What I want to know
> is did the belt or harness break? If so where and why? I have seen guys
> take and old set of that had been left outside for years in the sun and
> rain and use them for a tow rope or to lift and engine. Belts do not
> break. I know they have to cover their ass but I think we should be able
> to get enough information so that we don't have a repeat of the
> problem. Doug Odom in big ditch
>
> Nafzger wrote:
> >
> > Subject: Re: Earnhardt Crash
> >
> > > Doug,
> > > Relax. The person who looked at the autopsy results and photos said
the
> > > death was caused by severe whiplash and injury to the spine at the
base of
> > > the skull. He also said in all probability the man was dead when the
> > > seatbelt broke and that the breakage caused visible injuries when he
> > struck
> > > the steering wheel but he feels that those did not contribute to his
> > death.
> > > If you remember Earnhart had a neck fusion between the 1999 and 2000
> > > seasons and it is rumored that he was advised by his surgeon to retire
> > from
> > > racing due to an increased risk of serious injury.
> > I have a friend who works for Dale Earnhart Inc. and he is not
> > > panicking about a big coverup.
> > > Howard Nafzger
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