Ken Etter injured in an accident at Fontana

Jody Lang · 08-29-2010, 06:03 PM

Ken, you have a great attitude after going through this deal. I hope to see you later this year.

The feature of Lambs master of the rod being retained makes it worth every penny.

I too had the rod slip down against either the snap ring or the body of the master. The pedal was rock hard, and I kept pumping the pedal (out of panic) and it somehow found its home. It was a friends car too. When I left the line the pedal arm pushed back the plastic brake/cruise control switches leaving room for the rod to fall out of the cup.

Ken Etter · 08-30-2010, 10:17 AM

Jody I hope to be back out at Vegas towards the end of the year. Depends on if my leg is healed by then. I was told that the brake rod was almost bent in half!! Guess I was still pushin on it pretty hard. I have my first checkup with my jaw surgeon today. Hope his report is good. Everyone be safe and be patient waiting in line at Indy. Been there done that!

jmcarter · 11-02-2010, 09:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Ken Etter

Jody I hope to be back out at Vegas towards the end of the year. Depends on if my leg is healed by then. I was told that the brake rod was almost bent in half!! Guess I was still pushin on it pretty hard. I have my first checkup with my jaw surgeon today. Hope his report is good. Everyone be safe and be patient waiting in line at Indy. Been there done that!

Ken, going to make the Divisional? Would be great to see you make it back out this year; if not then you're still young and oh so fortunate to be alive.

Red LeBlanc · 11-02-2010, 10:05 AM

Ken .. Glad you are home and recovering .. Get Well Soon . Red Le Blanc

Ed Fernandez · 11-02-2010, 10:20 AM

Nice to hear you're well on the road to recovery.

GTX JOHN · 11-02-2010, 02:37 PM

I saw Ken at Nat's over Weekend and he looks pretty sore but he is getting around! He is a tough guy....That wreck would have killed me Dead on the spot. I welded up Holes in wrecked Demon engine/cleaned dirt/glass/battery acid out. It is now in my Demon......How is that for Recycling!

Ken Etter · 11-02-2010, 06:04 PM

Just a quick note to let everyone know how much I appreciate the support. I have been in Vegas the past week as a spectator. Its been great to get out of the house and see everybody at the races. I was tempted to race here but its probably smarter to wait untill I'm healed a little more. My recovery is coming along well but as a racer it is never fast enough! I will be here for the divisional also so stop by .Again thank you for all the support. Ken

Woodro Josey · 11-02-2010, 08:15 PM

Ken, i don't know how i have missed reading about your terrible wreck, i guess i just don't read as much as i use too. I am Glad you are doing as good as you are, and i wish you a speedy recover. I know you are probably still having nightmares about the wreck, i know i still have them even over 2 years later. Looks like God has kept us here for some reason, i know without him riding with me, i would not be here. I truly believe God was looking out for me and also you, and Peter Biondo. Maybe he has a plan for us. God Bless Ken!

08-29-2010, 06:03 PM	#1
Jody Lang Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 307 Likes: 28 Liked 92 Times in 29 Posts	Re: Ken Etter injured in an accident at Fontana Ken, you have a great attitude after going through this deal. I hope to see you later this year. The feature of Lambs master of the rod being retained makes it worth every penny. I too had the rod slip down against either the snap ring or the body of the master. The pedal was rock hard, and I kept pumping the pedal (out of panic) and it somehow found its home. It was a friends car too. When I left the line the pedal arm pushed back the plastic brake/cruise control switches leaving room for the rod to fall out of the cup.

08-30-2010, 10:17 AM	#2
Ken Etter Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Riverside,Ca Posts: 112 Likes: 0 Liked 87 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Ken Etter injured in an accident at Fontana Jody I hope to be back out at Vegas towards the end of the year. Depends on if my leg is healed by then. I was told that the brake rod was almost bent in half!! Guess I was still pushin on it pretty hard. I have my first checkup with my jaw surgeon today. Hope his report is good. Everyone be safe and be patient waiting in line at Indy. Been there done that! __________________ Ken Etter 7375 STK/5 SS

11-02-2010, 10:05 AM	#4
Red LeBlanc Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Bartlett Tn.. Just out side Memphis Posts: 145 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Ken Etter injured in an accident at Fontana Ken .. Glad you are home and recovering .. Get Well Soon . Red Le Blanc __________________ Red LeBlanc 4998 SS

11-02-2010, 10:20 AM	#5
Ed Fernandez Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: NOO JOISEY nexta NOO YAWK Posts: 5,879 Likes: 38 Liked 100 Times in 45 Posts	Re: Ken Etter injured in an accident at Fontana Nice to hear you're well on the road to recovery. __________________ Former NHRA #1945 Former IHRA #1945 T/SA

11-02-2010, 02:37 PM	#6
GTX JOHN VIP Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Boulder City, Nevada 89005 Posts: 2,741 Likes: 2,831 Liked 2,516 Times in 701 Posts	Re: Ken Etter injured in an accident at Fontana I saw Ken at Nat's over Weekend and he looks pretty sore but he is getting around! He is a tough guy....That wreck would have killed me Dead on the spot. I welded up Holes in wrecked Demon engine/cleaned dirt/glass/battery acid out. It is now in my Demon......How is that for Recycling!

11-02-2010, 06:04 PM	#7
Ken Etter Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Riverside,Ca Posts: 112 Likes: 0 Liked 87 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Ken Etter injured in an accident at Fontana Just a quick note to let everyone know how much I appreciate the support. I have been in Vegas the past week as a spectator. Its been great to get out of the house and see everybody at the races. I was tempted to race here but its probably smarter to wait untill I'm healed a little more. My recovery is coming along well but as a racer it is never fast enough! I will be here for the divisional also so stop by .Again thank you for all the support. Ken __________________ Ken Etter 7375 STK/5 SS

11-02-2010, 08:15 PM	#8
Woodro Josey Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 805 Likes: 0 Liked 3 Times in 1 Post	Re: Ken Etter injured in an accident at Fontana Ken, i don't know how i have missed reading about your terrible wreck, i guess i just don't read as much as i use too. I am Glad you are doing as good as you are, and i wish you a speedy recover. I know you are probably still having nightmares about the wreck, i know i still have them even over 2 years later. Looks like God has kept us here for some reason, i know without him riding with me, i would not be here. I truly believe God was looking out for me and also you, and Peter Biondo. Maybe he has a plan for us. God Bless Ken! __________________ Woodro Josey 2002 STK