Tony Cafaro Crashes At Orlando

Jim Wahl · 02-18-2024, 09:36 AM

Tony Cafaro, D2 SS racer, suffered a bad crash in the third round at Orlando after reportedly, his front right tire blew out sending him directly into the right lane wall. The video is on YouTube. His competition was Kenny Schindler who had already won the round due to Tony breaking out on the run. Tony's car suffered major damage and Tony's injuries have not been reported as of this post. He was reported to be transported by ambulance to a local hospital. If anyone has any additional knowledge of this crash please post it here. Prayers for Tony for a quick recovery. Jim

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Carguy49 · 02-18-2024, 10:54 AM

Prayers for Tony. May his injuries be minor and the healing process is quick.

Mike Pearson · 02-18-2024, 05:20 PM

I talked to Tony yesterday. He was at home after being released from the hospital. His knee is damaged and might need surgery. He will find that out in the next few days. We put all of his stuff away in his trailer. We asked the NHRA crew about the car and they were impounding it for investigation. They loaded the car up and hauled it somewhere. We were trying to find his cell phone but couldn’t locate it. The car is pretty banged up but didn’t appear two be totaled. NHRA would not let us anywhere near the car to assess its condition. Tony will be OK with some time to heal.

JP1738 · 02-19-2024, 11:55 AM

My dad and I were watching on the spectator side of the finish line, he took a really hard lick. Glad to here he is doing ok! Hate that it was out of his control but props to OSW staff and emergency personnel for being quick to the scene and getting him the help he needed.

Fireofficer74 · 02-20-2024, 10:20 AM

Just for my own information, could anyone find out the age of the tire that blew out?

02-18-2024, 09:36 AM	#1
Jim Wahl Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Florida Posts: 5,842 Likes: 631 Liked 674 Times in 122 Posts	Tony Cafaro Crashes At Orlando Tony Cafaro, D2 SS racer, suffered a bad crash in the third round at Orlando after reportedly, his front right tire blew out sending him directly into the right lane wall. The video is on YouTube. His competition was Kenny Schindler who had already won the round due to Tony breaking out on the run. Tony's car suffered major damage and Tony's injuries have not been reported as of this post. He was reported to be transported by ambulance to a local hospital. If anyone has any additional knowledge of this crash please post it here. Prayers for Tony for a quick recovery. Jim . __________________ Jim Wahl....NHRA #2239 S/SS - IHRA # 8 Stock, D2 Stock Champion (forever I guess) 2019 Baby Gators Stock Champion 2009 D2 National Open Stock Champion 1981 D2 West Palm Beach LDRS SS Runner Up Past President, Southern Stock / Super Stock Association.

02-18-2024, 10:54 AM	#2
Carguy49 VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Fife, Washington Posts: 1,856 Likes: 1,806 Liked 2,289 Times in 608 Posts	Re: Tony Cafaro Crashes At Orlando Prayers for Tony. May his injuries be minor and the healing process is quick. __________________ Ron McDowell - Did Race Every day is a Gift - Enjoy with family and friends.

02-18-2024, 05:20 PM	#3
Mike Pearson VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,329 Likes: 547 Liked 1,656 Times in 507 Posts	Re: Tony Cafaro Crashes At Orlando I talked to Tony yesterday. He was at home after being released from the hospital. His knee is damaged and might need surgery. He will find that out in the next few days. We put all of his stuff away in his trailer. We asked the NHRA crew about the car and they were impounding it for investigation. They loaded the car up and hauled it somewhere. We were trying to find his cell phone but couldn’t locate it. The car is pretty banged up but didn’t appear two be totaled. NHRA would not let us anywhere near the car to assess its condition. Tony will be OK with some time to heal. __________________ Mike Pearson 2485 SS

02-19-2024, 11:55 AM	#4
JP1738 Member Join Date: Jan 2024 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 212 Likes: 451 Liked 344 Times in 107 Posts	Re: Tony Cafaro Crashes At Orlando My dad and I were watching on the spectator side of the finish line, he took a really hard lick. Glad to here he is doing ok! Hate that it was out of his control but props to OSW staff and emergency personnel for being quick to the scene and getting him the help he needed. __________________ #2827 N/SA 1980 Malibu SW 2S 305/180 #2827 S/ST 1978 Mazda RX7 w/ 383 sbc/glide

02-20-2024, 10:20 AM	#5
Fireofficer74 Member Join Date: Mar 2021 Location: Davie, Florida Posts: 146 Likes: 74 Liked 39 Times in 27 Posts	Re: Tony Cafaro Crashes At Orlando Just for my own information, could anyone find out the age of the tire that blew out?