VLN crash at Nurburgring, at least one spectator killed :(
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Big crash today at the VLN endurance race at the Nurburgring.
Jann Mardenborough's Nissan GTR managed to take off and crash over the catch fencing. Initial reports suggest one fatality
Fingers crossed for everyone else there, absolutely devastating to hear of anyone getting injured at a motor race
Jann Mardenborough's Nissan GTR managed to take off and crash over the catch fencing. Initial reports suggest one fatality
Fingers crossed for everyone else there, absolutely devastating to hear of anyone getting injured at a motor race
Edited by mattshiz on Saturday 28th March 14:18
Calling Jan a 'virtual warrior' is completely unjust.
Its like calling 99% of the other drivers 'spoilt rich kids' as thats the only other way most other drivers get into grids like this. Theres very few drivers out there who have come through the ranks with very little money behind them.
Hes an excellent driver, putting most other 'more experienced' drivers to shame in almost every series he's raced in. The guy has talent, he's just been spotted in a very unorthodox way.
Anyway, this is car design error more so than driver error surely? Cars like these shouldn't be able to get this much lift over the crest of the hill. Theres many famous pictures of drivers getting air at the ring in past years, but to my knowledge none have ever ended up flying.
Its like calling 99% of the other drivers 'spoilt rich kids' as thats the only other way most other drivers get into grids like this. Theres very few drivers out there who have come through the ranks with very little money behind them.
Hes an excellent driver, putting most other 'more experienced' drivers to shame in almost every series he's raced in. The guy has talent, he's just been spotted in a very unorthodox way.
Anyway, this is car design error more so than driver error surely? Cars like these shouldn't be able to get this much lift over the crest of the hill. Theres many famous pictures of drivers getting air at the ring in past years, but to my knowledge none have ever ended up flying.
wst said:
t's a route that got Jann into motorsport and it's not conventional, so by definition it is an alternative route into motorsport.
The GT Academy programme was devised partly for marketing ("It could be you!", and "Look how realistic we are!") and partly to find an actual racing driver. There is no way that Jann would have been in that car if he hadn't shown some serious prowess behind the wheel as well as behind the PS wheel. Yes, there are shortcomings in simulations (not feeling forces etc) but they are beyond legitimate learning tools in this day and age. It's not like Hotline Miami any more.
Its not like its the first car Jann has ever drove either, he's raced LMP2, F3, GP3, has driven an LMP1 car, as well a range of GT cars. A race winner in F3, GP3 and GT as well as a 3rd place in class at Le Mans. This guys talent and experience shouldn't really be called into question. Its just a very unfortunate accident.The GT Academy programme was devised partly for marketing ("It could be you!", and "Look how realistic we are!") and partly to find an actual racing driver. There is no way that Jann would have been in that car if he hadn't shown some serious prowess behind the wheel as well as behind the PS wheel. Yes, there are shortcomings in simulations (not feeling forces etc) but they are beyond legitimate learning tools in this day and age. It's not like Hotline Miami any more.
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