Mooresville Dragway Top Eliminator accident.

The Big Al · 04-04-2010, 12:00 AM

Mooresville Dragway, NC Top Eliminator accident.

I have a few pictures, but will not be able to load them up till I get my main PC Back.

Chuck Martin, 2009 Top Eliminator Mooresville Track champion crashed today.

He has a BBC Dragster, car runs mid 4's 1/8 MILE.

It appears his throttle stuck, why he did not kill the engine or pull the shoots is something only he can answer. And also something you can not question if your not in his seat.

Car went threw the traps at 147 mph, never slowed.

Car went off the the end of the pavement.

From the end of the pavement it appears the car did not touch the ground for several feet (more than 100) Then went threw a bob wire fence, then the front end went into the ground, car flew well over 25 feet in the air. Landing more than 1/4 mile away from where the pavement ends.

If anyone is familiar with the track, this is the second field past the shut down area.

Car & engine drive train did break apart.

He was air lifted to hospital, he was alert.

He has bad facial lacerations from the bob wire, broken left arm, broken right leg. And back and neck compressions.

He was alert, and complained about pain.

He was in trapped in the car by the steering, took over 35 min for rescue to show up, and then another 30 to free him. It was just over a hour before he was air lifted from the track.

I was there, I am sure rumors will travel.

He is hurt very bad with these compound fractures. I just hope all we could see is all.

I wish him well and will have Chuck in my prayers.

AL Smith

Mike · 04-04-2010, 12:05 AM

Doesn't sound like it's been a good weekend for a few racers. Hopefully the injuries aren't too serious.

The Big Al · 04-04-2010, 11:04 AM

Standing 3/8 mile from the starting line end of pavement.

Same location facing the crash,

Take note of barn location

Crash site

The Big Al · 04-04-2010, 11:05 AM

1998ta__1991rs · 04-04-2010, 08:55 PM

i ran at mooresville a lot hen i was NTI, for someone thats never been there, thats a very long way from the end of the track

blkscls1z · 04-05-2010, 09:15 AM

I was at PCMForLess Sat which is within eyesight of the track right behind it. I heard the crash and was wondering what happened.

WWhittle · 04-05-2010, 02:07 PM

Wow. Hope he is ok.

04-04-2010, 12:00 AM	#1
The Big Al Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Newton, NC Posts: 42	Mooresville Dragway Top Eliminator accident. Mooresville Dragway, NC Top Eliminator accident. I have a few pictures, but will not be able to load them up till I get my main PC Back. Chuck Martin, 2009 Top Eliminator Mooresville Track champion crashed today. He has a BBC Dragster, car runs mid 4's 1/8 MILE. It appears his throttle stuck, why he did not kill the engine or pull the shoots is something only he can answer. And also something you can not question if your not in his seat. Car went threw the traps at 147 mph, never slowed. Car went off the the end of the pavement. From the end of the pavement it appears the car did not touch the ground for several feet (more than 100) Then went threw a bob wire fence, then the front end went into the ground, car flew well over 25 feet in the air. Landing more than 1/4 mile away from where the pavement ends. If anyone is familiar with the track, this is the second field past the shut down area. Car & engine drive train did break apart. He was air lifted to hospital, he was alert. He has bad facial lacerations from the bob wire, broken left arm, broken right leg. And back and neck compressions. He was alert, and complained about pain. He was in trapped in the car by the steering, took over 35 min for rescue to show up, and then another 30 to free him. It was just over a hour before he was air lifted from the track. I was there, I am sure rumors will travel. He is hurt very bad with these compound fractures. I just hope all we could see is all. I wish him well and will have Chuck in my prayers. AL Smith __________________ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yihjoWV-pVc ÔÇ£The bitterness of poor quality & service remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgottenÔÇØ

04-04-2010, 11:04 AM	#3
The Big Al Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Newton, NC Posts: 42	Standing 3/8 mile from the starting line end of pavement. Same location facing the crash, Take note of barn location Crash site __________________ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yihjoWV-pVc ÔÇ£The bitterness of poor quality & service remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgottenÔÇØ

04-04-2010, 11:05 AM	#4
The Big Al Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Newton, NC Posts: 42	__________________ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yihjoWV-pVc ÔÇ£The bitterness of poor quality & service remains long after the sweetness of low price is forgottenÔÇØ

04-04-2010, 08:55 PM	#5
1998ta__1991rs Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: West Ash Posts: 4,283	i ran at mooresville a lot hen i was NTI, for someone thats never been there, thats a very long way from the end of the track __________________ Funny

04-05-2010, 09:15 AM	#6
blkscls1z Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Between Goose Creek & Moncks Corner Posts: 2,310	I was at PCMForLess Sat which is within eyesight of the track right behind it. I heard the crash and was wondering what happened. __________________

04-04-2010, 12:05 AM	#2
Mike Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Goose Creek, SC Posts: 5,481	Doesn't sound like it's been a good weekend for a few racers. Hopefully the injuries aren't too serious.

04-05-2010, 02:07 PM	#7
WWhittle Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mt. Pleasant, SC Posts: 3,899	Wow. Hope he is ok.

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