I75 closed at KY-TN line due to crash

littleboomer · 05-16-2012, 09:29 PM

Prayers sent!

Beth Denysenko · 05-16-2012, 11:48 PM

Here's a link to another story where they interview Brian Folk.

http://www.wkyt.com/home/headlines/F...151771115.html

Prayers to everyone involved. As sad as it is to see the damage, it is very very fortunate more lives were not lost - and in the end, that's what really matters.

Drive defensively out there, because there are many idiots we share the road with who drive very OFFENSIVELY!

Hemi Moose · 05-16-2012, 11:58 PM

According to the article a Camaro and 3 dragsters were also destroyed in the crash...

FrankChastain · 05-17-2012, 04:18 AM

Boy, the news media sure wanted folks to know that the trailer had multiple gas cans in the trailor.....The insurance companies probably made a big deal out of it now and later on restrictions.....

Chad Rhodes · 05-17-2012, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by FrankChastain

Boy, the news media sure wanted folks to know that the trailer had multiple gas cans in the trailor.....The insurance companies probably made a big deal out of it now and later on restrictions.....

And said "race car fuel". It's gasoline. Same as if he had run over a lawn care company's trailer

chevy620 · 05-17-2012, 09:46 AM

Looked to me like the semi had more "fuel" probably 200 gallons in the tanks.
So glad the Folk family is OK. It will be a battle with insurance companies. If they had their own insurance it will be easier but if the race cars are not insured it will be a lot of work to get the values back.
As an insurance adjuster for 25 years I know how it works and it will get "very interesting".

I hope it works out for them, they are a TRUE ASSET to our sport in every way.

Brian or Nick or any of their friends....have them call me and I might be able to help with valuation appraisals for their lost equipment.

Jok
(319) 429-1320 On-Site Appraisals

billy leber · 05-17-2012, 10:25 AM

Jimmy the Shoe makes an apperance in the news video that Brian is interviewed in .

CycloneFE · 05-17-2012, 01:41 PM

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Originally Posted by FrankChastain

Boy, the news media sure wanted folks to know that the trailer had multiple gas cans in the trailor.....The insurance companies probably made a big deal out of it now and later on restrictions.....

The video clearly shows the ONE container of race fuel appears to have come through this unscathed. Stupid sensationalizing media.

Mike Pearson · 05-17-2012, 02:23 PM

Boy thats a horrible situation. I hope the Folk's have some insurance to cover the loss. Thats alot of expensive equipment damaged in the acident. The trailer and contents were completely destroyed and it looks like the toter was heavily damaged as well. That was all first class equipment.

Glad to hear that all of their crew and family on board are OK.

Ron Ortiz · 05-17-2012, 03:17 PM

Sensationalism, how about falsification of the facts. The reporter stated that the race "trailer was carrying enough race fuel to cause this fireball" as it was showing the burning cab of a the semi in front of Folk's rig. How did race fuel cause that "fireball" some 70 feet away in front of the scene. Oh, them news people always get the facts right. HA.

Also did not see the semi that was supposed to cause this accident, which reportedly hit a pick up, then a van, then the Folk RV, and then the other semi.

Really glad that the Folk's and friends are OK.

Ron Ortiz
U/SA stay tuned almost facts at 11:00

05-16-2012, 09:29 PM	#1
littleboomer Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 9 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: I75 closed at KY-TN line due to crash Prayers sent!

05-16-2012, 11:48 PM	#2
Beth Denysenko Live Reporter Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: NW Indiana Posts: 426 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: I75 closed at KY-TN line due to crash Here's a link to another story where they interview Brian Folk. http://www.wkyt.com/home/headlines/F...151771115.html Prayers to everyone involved. As sad as it is to see the damage, it is very very fortunate more lives were not lost - and in the end, that's what really matters. Drive defensively out there, because there are many idiots we share the road with who drive very OFFENSIVELY! __________________ Beth Denysenko P/SA 330 www.moneymakerracing.net

05-16-2012, 11:58 PM	#3
Hemi Moose VIP Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 2,824 Likes: 0 Liked 12 Times in 12 Posts	Re: I75 closed at KY-TN line due to crash According to the article a Camaro and 3 dragsters were also destroyed in the crash...

05-17-2012, 04:18 AM	#4
FrankChastain Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Trussville, Alabama-Originally from Vidalia,GA Posts: 642 Likes: 9 Liked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Re: I75 closed at KY-TN line due to crash *Boy, the news media sure wanted folks to know that the trailer had multiple gas cans in the trailor.....The insurance companies probably made a big deal out of it now and later on restrictions.....*

05-17-2012, 09:46 AM	#6
chevy620 Banned Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 188 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: I75 closed at KY-TN line due to crash Looked to me like the semi had more "fuel" probably 200 gallons in the tanks. So glad the Folk family is OK. It will be a battle with insurance companies. If they had their own insurance it will be easier but if the race cars are not insured it will be a lot of work to get the values back. As an insurance adjuster for 25 years I know how it works and it will get "very interesting". I hope it works out for them, they are a TRUE ASSET to our sport in every way. Brian or Nick or any of their friends....have them call me and I might be able to help with valuation appraisals for their lost equipment. Jok (319) 429-1320 On-Site Appraisals

05-17-2012, 10:25 AM	#7
billy leber Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: most places Posts: 211 Likes: 0 Liked 10 Times in 1 Post	Re: I75 closed at KY-TN line due to crash Jimmy the Shoe makes an apperance in the news video that Brian is interviewed in . __________________ Billy Leber 1150 SS, 1050 SG, 1962 STK, 185 SC

05-17-2012, 02:23 PM	#9
Mike Pearson VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 2,449 Likes: 615 Liked 1,926 Times in 579 Posts	Re: I75 closed at KY-TN line due to crash Boy thats a horrible situation. I hope the Folk's have some insurance to cover the loss. Thats alot of expensive equipment damaged in the acident. The trailer and contents were completely destroyed and it looks like the toter was heavily damaged as well. That was all first class equipment. Glad to hear that all of their crew and family on board are OK. __________________ Mike Pearson 2485 SS

05-17-2012, 03:17 PM	#10
Ron Ortiz Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Englewood, Florida Posts: 989 Likes: 35 Liked 317 Times in 103 Posts	Re: I75 closed at KY-TN line due to crash Sensationalism, how about falsification of the facts. The reporter stated that the race "trailer was carrying enough race fuel to cause this fireball" as it was showing the burning cab of a the semi in front of Folk's rig. How did race fuel cause that "fireball" some 70 feet away in front of the scene. Oh, them news people always get the facts right. HA. Also did not see the semi that was supposed to cause this accident, which reportedly hit a pick up, then a van, then the Folk RV, and then the other semi. Really glad that the Folk's and friends are OK. Ron Ortiz U/SA stay tuned almost facts at 11:00 __________________ Ron Ortiz 2102 STK