bigfat Posted September 8, 2008 Report Share Posted September 8, 2008 Glad you're okay Keith. I didn't see the wreck but I went to the shop and saw the car today. Hopefully you'll feel a little better tonight and tomorrow. I don't think it'll buff out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truck99 Posted September 8, 2008 Report Share Posted September 8, 2008 It was one of the hardest hits I've seen at THR. Scary for sure. I was sure relieved to see Keith step out OK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debwill Posted September 8, 2008 Report Share Posted September 8, 2008 It really was a very hard hit. I checked on both Keith and Brent yesterday, and both of them are sore, but okay. I can't say the same for Keith's car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyhorse Posted September 8, 2008 Report Share Posted September 8, 2008 very hard! the floor boards down the frame looked like an acordian.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
termite#99 Posted September 8, 2008 Report Share Posted September 8, 2008 It really sucks to see such a good car torn up that bad.Glad Keith is ok.Knowing Keith, he will build an even better one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KISS_Racing Posted September 9, 2008 Report Share Posted September 9, 2008 Wasnt there, sorry to hear about the wreck. Glad Keith is ok... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REBELRACER Posted September 9, 2008 Report Share Posted September 9, 2008 same here. glad to hear you are ok keith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
floyd#65 Posted September 9, 2008 Report Share Posted September 9, 2008 I was in a good place to see the wreck and and it was bad i wanted to jump the fince to check on Kieth but the fire crew was on it quick i sure am glad he had all the safty stuff on. That could have been bad well it was bad and I to am glad to see Kieth walk away. And I can't understand what that other driver was thinking it looked like he just turned down on Kieth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoom Posted September 9, 2008 Report Share Posted September 9, 2008 Keith took a big hit but I am sure he will be back. He and Gladys are great competitors. Hope the tylenol is working good keith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith Garrett Posted September 10, 2008 Report Share Posted September 10, 2008 Thanks everyone for your support, yesterday was my worst day for being sore and let me tell you I was sore, but today is a lot better. I havent had a chance to look and see if the car is repairable or not, I know the front clip is gone for sure and it did break the block but beyond that I dont know. I thought I would take a week off and recoop before I tear into the car and decide what I want to do. I do know I will do everything possible to be back next year since I got about 6 or 7 months to do it. good luck to everyone this weekend and go get them Cary, I'm pulling for you bud and if there is anything I can do to help let me know. Levi, that was one of the best runs i have seen this year, Keep up the good work you are doing great. I will see everyone this weekend at the track. Wild horses couldnt keep me away. By the way, I dont know where i picked up the nickname "Wildman" last weekend but i guess it stuck so to speak, lol. See everyone this weekend!!! Keith Garrett Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fast18 Posted September 10, 2008 Report Share Posted September 10, 2008 That was a HELL of a WRECK ! I was right behind it and had my in car camera rollin'.....I'm glad everyone is ok...says a lot for our safety equipment. I always feel safer on the race track than driving down I35 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toyman85 Posted September 10, 2008 Report Share Posted September 10, 2008 Keith, that wreck reminded me of H.E.'s modified wreck when his throttle stuck and he tried to take down the front wall - STRAIGHT into the wall at full speed! Man, what a nasty wreck. We we're all concered about you when we went under you when you were slidin' to a stop. Was difenitely the hardest Super Stock wreck I've seen at THR. (Mine included). One important issue I wanted to mention TO ALL DRIVERS. Keith, Cary, and me are the only ones I've seen this year wearing a Hutchens Device. Keith will be the first to tell you that he's glad as hell he was wearing one. I've worn one this year for the first time because of serious wrecks in the previous years. During the last MRI that I had, my doctor said "Wear one or get out of racing, period!" Keith's wreck is a serious reminder that it can happen to ANYONE, ANYTIME! It doesn't matter what class you drive in, get one and wear it and it doesn't matter how much money it costs. Just my opion, D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
termite#99 Posted September 10, 2008 Report Share Posted September 10, 2008 Good point D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiTech Posted September 10, 2008 Report Share Posted September 10, 2008 ok i know there was a wreck so . what happend . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfat Posted September 10, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 10, 2008 I wasn't there, but here's the scoop I've gotten. 79 was passsing the 19 on the inside coming down the front str8. The 19 turned down into the right rear of the the 79. The 79 went nose first into the wall at one of the fastest points of the track(right before you let out going into one), the rear end of the 79 popped up in the air, slapped the wall, then the nose hit again then it slid down into the middle of turns 1 and 2. I think the 19 went into the wall as well, but not as severe. Somone that was actually there could probably support or dismiss this claim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gundogC3 Posted September 10, 2008 Report Share Posted September 10, 2008 I wasn't there, but here's the scoop I've gotten. 79 was passsing the 19 on the inside coming down the front str8. The 19 turned down into the right rear of the the 79. The 79 went nose first into the wall at one of the fastest points of the track(right before you let out going into one), the rear end of the 79 popped up in the air, slapped the wall, then the nose hit again then it slid down into the middle of turns 1 and 2. I think the 19 went into the wall as well, but not as severe. Somone that was actually there could probably support or dismiss this claim. That just about sum's it up! Keith should have been able to see my face, I was right where he hit, made ground move under my feet. VERY glad he crawled out of that car. Saw the incar from Mickey's car...don't understand why! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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