Jeffs update

Bill Bagley · 03-23-2016, 09:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Joseph Teuton

Just wanted to let everyone know my father will be getting released from the hospital tomorrow. As you can tell by the pics he's pretty beat up but still in good spirits. The only major injury is 2 broken rib on his left side. I'm sure it will take his young body a little while to recover but please keep him in yalls prayers! As we all know the racing family is a strong family and prayers are powerful! Thanks again for all the kind words I believe they have helped to keep his spirits up!

Great news Joey. And hey, the "famous sidekick" as your dad refers to him, wanted to make sure I passed along his best heal-up-soon wishes. We'll see you in a couple of weeks!

Emily Stott · 03-23-2016, 09:46 AM

Thanking our heavenly Father for holding our buddy in the palm of his hand. You are a miracle Jeff and we are thankful God isn't finished with you here on Earth quite yet. Get well soon!!!
Love and prayers,
Mike and Emily Volkman

Ron Middleton · 03-23-2016, 09:52 AM

Thoughts and prayers my friend. Glad to see you survived such a horrific crash and time will help heal. Not much more that I can say but get well soon.

moparfreak · 03-23-2016, 10:01 AM

Jeff, You are a very lucky man. Get well soon. I, Casie, Twila & Boots are looking forward to seeing you at the track again soon.

Jim Wahl · 03-23-2016, 10:08 AM

Just a note..... Mike Pearson, D2 SS racer also blew a steer tire on the way to Gainesville last week. He was able to control the rig but this should be a warning to all of us!! Check your tires every time before you go to a race. Tire pressures and tire manufacture dates are important! I'm not saying doing this would have prevented either of these blow outs but why chance your life on it! Jim

So glad you are doing better Jeff!

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Mike Pearson · 03-23-2016, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Jim Wahl

Just a note..... Mike Pearson, D2 SS racer also blew a steer tire on the way to Gainesville last week. He was able to control the rig but this should be a warning to all of us!! Check your tires every time before you go to a race. Tire pressures and tire manufacture dates are important! I'm not saying doing this would have prevented either of these blow outs but why chance your life on it! Jim

So glad you are doing better Jeff!

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Great post Jim. Yes I had a steer tire blow on my toter on Thursday evening while heading home to pick up my trailer and head to Gainesville for the points race and gators. After seeing the massive destruction on Jeffs rig I feel very lucky. My tires had plenty of tread but were timed out on age. I will be changing my steer tires at least every 4 years from now on.
Lesson learned. Jeff was very lucky to crawl out of that wreckage alive. Get well soon Jeff
On a side note I keep my speed down. Usually I run 65 mph. Sit back relax and enjoy the ride.

Carguy49 · 03-23-2016, 10:50 AM

After seeing the pictures, Jeff is a very lucky man. God was definitely riding with him. Miracles happen each day and I think this falls in that category.

Rick Blake · 03-23-2016, 08:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Jim Wahl

Just a note..... Mike Pearson, D2 SS racer also blew a steer tire on the way to Gainesville last week. He was able to control the rig but this should be a warning to all of us!! Check your tires every time before you go to a race. Tire pressures and tire manufacture dates are important! I'm not saying doing this would have prevented either of these blow outs but why chance your life on it! Jim

So glad you are doing better Jeff!

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Ken....I noticed that "Steer Safe" offers units for RV's....I used to run them on our OTR Fleet and they WORK.

Jeff Teuton · 03-23-2016, 09:31 PM

I have gotten home. It's a nice thing to have the great friends. I do appreciate it. I will post more later. Just tired, but alive, and I guess my Guardian Angle was with me and my wife stayed home to work on her new quilting machine. Right seat would not have made it.

63corvette · 03-23-2016, 09:54 AM

I only met Jeff once a couple of years ago at Las Vegas while parked in line.
He is a great guy and really fun to be around.
Get well soon Jeff. You are one lucky guy to have survived that and the man upstairs must have been riding along to make that happen.

I also drive one of these and am curious on what brand of tire it was that blew and how old the tire was. I just bought two new steer tires and am concerned I bought the right ones.

Get well soon.

Rick Cates
Canyon, TX

03-23-2016, 09:46 AM	#2
Emily Stott Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Campobello, SC Posts: 292 Likes: 0 Liked 372 Times in 28 Posts	Re: Jeffs update Thanking our heavenly Father for holding our buddy in the palm of his hand. You are a miracle Jeff and we are thankful God isn't finished with you here on Earth quite yet. Get well soon!!! Love and prayers, Mike and Emily Volkman __________________ Emily Stott Volkman SS/GA #291

03-23-2016, 09:52 AM	#3
Ron Middleton Member Join Date: Jan 1970 Location: Jackson, Ms. Posts: 350 Likes: 183 Liked 12 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Jeffs update Thoughts and prayers my friend. Glad to see you survived such a horrific crash and time will help heal. Not much more that I can say but get well soon. __________________ #4892 J/SA. We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then, is not an act, but a habit.” - Aristotle

03-23-2016, 10:01 AM	#4
moparfreak Junior Member Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 12 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Jeffs update Jeff, You are a very lucky man. Get well soon. I, Casie, Twila & Boots are looking forward to seeing you at the track again soon. __________________ SS/AH 1979 Eldon Baum Jr.

03-23-2016, 10:08 AM	#5
Jim Wahl Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Central Florida Posts: 5,845 Likes: 670 Liked 683 Times in 129 Posts	Re: Jeffs update Just a note..... Mike Pearson, D2 SS racer also blew a steer tire on the way to Gainesville last week. He was able to control the rig but this should be a warning to all of us!! Check your tires every time before you go to a race. Tire pressures and tire manufacture dates are important! I'm not saying doing this would have prevented either of these blow outs but why chance your life on it! Jim So glad you are doing better Jeff! . __________________ Jim Wahl....NHRA #2239 S/SS - IHRA # 8 Stock, D2 Stock Champion (forever I guess) 2019 Baby Gators Stock Champion 2009 NHRA D2 National Open Stock Champion 1982 NHRA D2 West Palm Beach LDRS SS Runner Up Past President, Southern Stock / Super Stock Association.

03-23-2016, 10:50 AM	#7
Carguy49 VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Fife, Washington Posts: 1,988 Likes: 2,507 Liked 2,974 Times in 716 Posts	Re: Jeffs update After seeing the pictures, Jeff is a very lucky man. God was definitely riding with him. Miracles happen each day and I think this falls in that category. __________________ Ron McDowell - Did Race Every day is a Gift - Enjoy with family and friends.

03-23-2016, 09:31 PM	#9
Jeff Teuton VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Houma, LA Posts: 2,717 Likes: 2 Liked 325 Times in 50 Posts	Re: Jeffs update I have gotten home. It's a nice thing to have the great friends. I do appreciate it. I will post more later. Just tired, but alive, and I guess my Guardian Angle was with me and my wife stayed home to work on her new quilting machine. Right seat would not have made it. __________________ Jeff Teuton 4022 STK

03-23-2016, 09:54 AM	#10
63corvette Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Canyon, Tx Posts: 552 Likes: 128 Liked 359 Times in 103 Posts	Re: Jeffs update I only met Jeff once a couple of years ago at Las Vegas while parked in line. He is a great guy and really fun to be around. Get well soon Jeff. You are one lucky guy to have survived that and the man upstairs must have been riding along to make that happen. I also drive one of these and am curious on what brand of tire it was that blew and how old the tire was. I just bought two new steer tires and am concerned I bought the right ones. Get well soon. Rick Cates Canyon, TX

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