Official Report on Scott Kalitta

[1967 Impala]

I really have a hard time beliveing that booze had any bearing on this at all, Lack of braking(chute,mechanical brakes) getting airborne at 125mph and slamming into a 23000lb zoom boom had a lot more to do with it.

[musclecarjohn]

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I really have a hard time beliveing that booze had any bearing on this at all, Lack of braking(chute,mechanical brakes) getting airborne at 125mph and slamming into a 23000lb zoom boom had a lot more to do with it.

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Amen to that...I wouldn't put anything past the NHRA to try and deflect the blame away from them.No way that course should be allowed to host NHRA events until upgrades are done.

RIP Scott Kalitta...

[BARN FIND]

I do not know if the BAC of .02 is a actual indicator that he consumed any alcohol, the report said he experienced 100+ G's, that would most likely cause massive/total destruction of all internal organs, I am not sure a untainted blood sample could have been obtained.

[SmallHurst]

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I do not know if the BAC of .02 is a actual indicator that he consumed any alcohol, the report said he experienced 100+ G's, that would most likely cause massive/total destruction of all internal organs, I am not sure a untainted blood sample could have been obtained.

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True enough!! Like I said, interesting that they put that fact in, but I am sure that with every vehicle accident BAC is checked and reported.

[sYc]

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I do not know if the BAC of .02 is a actual indicator that he consumed any alcohol, the report said he experienced 100+ G's, that would most likely cause massive/total destruction of all internal organs, I am not sure a untainted blood sample could have been obtained.

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True enough!! Like I said, interesting that they put that fact in, but I am sure that with every vehicle accident BAC is checked and reported.

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Do not know about other states, but in Missouri it is the law that a blood sample be taken from all drivers killed in an auto accident to determine the BAC, and the findings are to be released to any interested parties.

In the old days, NHRA, or other agencys may have been able to influence the final report, at least what was reported and what was not, but not so in todays world, no way.

I would say Scott had taken a drink or two the night before, thus slight BAC. No concern to the Patrol, since it was way below the legal limit, but who knows how NHRA will play this card. Hopefully they do not, because if push came to shove, how many racers, on all levels, would be alcohol free if checked, simply becasue they had drank a beer or whatever the night before?

[Chateau Slate 66]

I think Tom is right on the money. I don't look at it as trying to place blame, I look at it as just relaying the facts of an investigation. Certainly .02 would not affect judgement in any way, but if NHRA rules say NO alcohol, there may be an issue.

How many times have we heard John Force refer to "having a few Budwiesers" after a big win? I wouldn't think his only beers come on Sunday night after the event.

[BUIZILLA]

blame game...

NASCAR did the same re-direction at Simpson Safety when DE, himself, left his belts loose...

[TommyNJr]

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I think Tom is right on the money. I don't look at it as trying to place blame, I look at it as just relaying the facts of an investigation. Certainly .02 would not affect judgement in any way, but if NHRA rules say NO alcohol, there may be an issue.

How many times have we heard John Force refer to "having a few Budwiesers" after a big win? I wouldn't think his only beers come on Sunday night after the event.

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I am good friends with a Top Fuel driver. I have attended many events with a motorhome on site. Friday night after qualifing is party time. Saturday night is usually mild but I have seen many drivers having a good time. I would think in Scott's case it was from a few the night before.