Scott Burton - what happened?

Bruce Fulper · 08-20-2018, 09:44 PM

Just saw a pic of the '70 smacked up. What when where

Carguy49 · 08-20-2018, 10:14 PM

I was there when it happened. 1st round Stock Pacific Raceways (Kent, Wa.) last Saturday. I don't know all the particulars but was announced that Scott is O.K.

I watched the run and turned to see who was next in the water box and when I turned back around I saw the car going across the track after hitting the right wall. I hope someone will fill in more details. My first thought was OH CRAP this is not good, I hope Scott is O.K. There appeared to be flames under the car as it went from the right to the left after the finish line.

Where is the picture, or, if possible, can one be posted here.

Stockerstang · 08-21-2018, 06:48 AM

I believe there is a pic on FB under page...'Stockers are Way Cool'

Alan Nyhus · 08-21-2018, 07:45 AM

I met the Burtons last year when they raced with us at one of the Midwest Class Racers events at Thunder Valley. Nice people and very successful racers. Wishing Scott all the best.

bob3240 · 08-21-2018, 09:21 AM

What a shock! hope you're not hurt!

Carguy49 · 08-21-2018, 10:01 AM

Thank you Alan for posting the picture. Sends a chill down my spine seeing the damage. If you notice the main part of the car seems to be o.k. The report at the track was that Scott was out of the car and O.K.

The 1st round was to have been run at 4 p.m. but due to delays was run after 5. I had to leave for home and did not get to see or talk with Scott afterwards. Looks like the main part of the car is o.k. and the safety gear did it's job.

The best part of this whole deal - Scott is O.K.

farmco r/sa · 08-21-2018, 10:14 AM

Scary looking. Glad to see everbody OK.

John H186 · 08-21-2018, 11:47 AM

Sorry to see but glad to hear he is ok.

oldskool · 08-27-2018, 03:13 PM

Yeah, he recovered enuff to get RU in SS, at the 2nd race of the div 7 doubleheader. It was a close final.

https://www.dragracecentral.com/DRCS...er=30#indextop

08-20-2018, 09:44 PM	#1
Bruce Fulper Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: So. Cal. Posts: 651 Likes: 4 Liked 54 Times in 33 Posts	Scott Burton - what happened? Just saw a pic of the '70 smacked up. What when where

08-20-2018, 10:14 PM	#2
Carguy49 VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Fife, Washington Posts: 1,978 Likes: 2,469 Liked 2,944 Times in 708 Posts	Re: Scott Burton - what happened? I was there when it happened. 1st round Stock Pacific Raceways (Kent, Wa.) last Saturday. I don't know all the particulars but was announced that Scott is O.K. I watched the run and turned to see who was next in the water box and when I turned back around I saw the car going across the track after hitting the right wall. I hope someone will fill in more details. My first thought was OH CRAP this is not good, I hope Scott is O.K. There appeared to be flames under the car as it went from the right to the left after the finish line. Where is the picture, or, if possible, can one be posted here. __________________ Ron McDowell - Did Race Every day is a Gift - Enjoy with family and friends. Last edited by Carguy49; 08-20-2018 at 11:51 PM.

08-21-2018, 06:48 AM	#3
Stockerstang Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 210 Likes: 0 Liked 20 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Scott Burton - what happened? I believe there is a pic on FB under page...'Stockers are Way Cool'

08-21-2018, 07:45 AM	#4
Alan Nyhus VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Lower Dakota territory Posts: 1,180 Likes: 1,074 Liked 799 Times in 236 Posts	Re: Scott Burton - what happened? I met the Burtons last year when they raced with us at one of the Midwest Class Racers events at Thunder Valley. Nice people and very successful racers. Wishing Scott all the best. __________________ "That'll never work....."

08-21-2018, 09:21 AM	#5
bob3240 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: lebanon ohio Posts: 251 Likes: 3 Liked 16 Times in 5 Posts	Re: Scott Burton - what happened? What a shock! hope you're not hurt!

08-21-2018, 10:01 AM	#6
Carguy49 VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Fife, Washington Posts: 1,978 Likes: 2,469 Liked 2,944 Times in 708 Posts	Re: Scott Burton - what happened? Thank you Alan for posting the picture. Sends a chill down my spine seeing the damage. If you notice the main part of the car seems to be o.k. The report at the track was that Scott was out of the car and O.K. The 1st round was to have been run at 4 p.m. but due to delays was run after 5. I had to leave for home and did not get to see or talk with Scott afterwards. Looks like the main part of the car is o.k. and the safety gear did it's job. The best part of this whole deal - Scott is O.K. __________________ Ron McDowell - Did Race Every day is a Gift - Enjoy with family and friends.

08-21-2018, 10:14 AM	#7
farmco r/sa Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: lakewood, co Posts: 558 Likes: 302 Liked 147 Times in 54 Posts	Re: Scott Burton - what happened? Scary looking. Glad to see everbody OK. __________________ Randy Hyman. Lakewood co. stk 5394 P/SA

08-21-2018, 11:47 AM	#8
John H186 Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: New Jersey Posts: 154 Likes: 1 Liked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Scott Burton - what happened? Sorry to see but glad to hear he is ok. __________________ John Hedenburg H186

08-27-2018, 03:13 PM	#9
oldskool VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: The Land of Bayous, Boudin & Crawfish Posts: 1,668 Likes: 223 Liked 747 Times in 362 Posts	Re: Scott Burton - what happened? Yeah, he recovered enuff to get RU in SS, at the 2nd race of the div 7 doubleheader. It was a close final. https://www.dragracecentral.com/DRCS...er=30#indextop