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With the race version of manual transmissions, can you even downshift for engine braking to help slow you down?

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I would assume no, especially with the new clutchless SS versions. I'm sure he tried

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I'm sure he was trying his heart out! Probably just along for the ride at that point. Terrible

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Where is the "dislike" button?

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Damn shame about Jeff and his Mustang. He had that thing flying!!:(

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Thanks to Jim and Joe! We are set, ready to roll for next qualifying run!

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BROWNSBURG, Ind. - 12:41 p.m. Racing is on hold at Lucas Oil Raceway Park, but not for the usual reason.

The predicted rain has not materialized today, but the safety nets at the end of the sand trap were demolished when Jeff Colvert, from Arkadelphia, Arkansas, gave it a severe test during the first Super Stock qualifying session.

Colvert's '69 Mustang was clocked at 9.399 seconds and 141.62 mph at the finish line, but the car did not slow down as usual and went off the end of the track at a high enough speed that it went through the sand and into the multiple-net system. The momentum was so high that the car flipped upside down.

The safety systems did their job, Colvert walked away. However, the Safety Safari has been working hard for the last hour rebuilding the net system and are estimating it will take about an hour more to get back to a safe racing condition.

About half of the 180 Super Stock entries made runs before the accident happened.

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I just heard the first thing Jeff asked after the crash was "What did it run?".... Words of a true racer!!!

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We are back running after that lengthy delay. Sad to see the damage to Jeff Colvert's car but thankful that he's okay.

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Jeff's Mustang.


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