Tyler's crash

cbohannon · 05-06-2014, 01:28 PM

Gina and I wanted to take a minute and say thanks to everyone who helped and showed concern for us since the crash Sunday. It means more than you could imagine.

Tyler is fine...he had a headache yesterday and his back was a little sore, but he went to school and all is good today.

The car is mess, but it will return...all of the top side sheet metal will have to be replaced except the doors and they will need some work. The front subframe will have to be replaced also. The bottom of the car from rocker to rocker is surprising straight and the cage/chassis is rock solid. It will be a long road but I'm looking forward to it. We already took the doghouse and doors off, removed the motor and trans, and looked the front suspension over pretty good.

Gina and I thank God that he was able to walk away without a scratch, bruise, or bump on him anywhere. We were also very thankful that the D'agnolo's car was not involved, this could have been so much worse in so many ways.

We have had several racers offer cars, and I appreciate it from the bottom of my heart...but we are going to stay close to home for a while and work on the car. My dad, my brother and I built the Camaro together. My son, my brother and I will rebuild it together...that's the way Dad would have wanted it.

Thanks again to all!

340Cuda · 05-06-2014, 01:53 PM

Great news!

NHRA3106 · 05-06-2014, 02:26 PM

I am very thankful Tyler is okay, that was a nasty ride he took! He is a great young man, with a great attitude, and I am proud to say I have the pleasure of knowing him personally! He is going to, or should I say, he already is a fabulous racer, who understands every aspect of going from point A to point B. You guys will get it back together, and it will be as nice of a racecar as it was, I know how you guys are about your stuff! If I can support you as far as machining (custom, or fabricated) parts in any way, let me know, and I will be glad to help.
I always look forward to watching Tyler at the races, because I have one not that far behind him, and that excites me about the future of drag racing!

Bob Wibright · 05-06-2014, 02:28 PM

Happy to hear that Tyler is doing fine Charlie. Good luck to you all and I'm looking forward to seeing the car when it's done. I'm sure it will be as beautiful as the rest of your cars.

Bob

SSGN · 05-06-2014, 02:41 PM

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Originally Posted by cbohannon

Gina and I wanted to take a minute and say thanks to everyone who helped and showed concern for us since the crash Sunday. It means more than you could imagine.

Tyler is fine...he had a headache yesterday and his back was a little sore, but he went to school and all is good today.

The car is mess, but it will return...all of the top side sheet metal will have to be replaced except the doors and they will need some work. The front subframe will have to be replaced also. The bottom of the car from rocker to rocker is surprising straight and the cage/chassis is rock solid. It will be a long road but I'm looking forward to it. We already took the doghouse and doors off, removed the motor and trans, and looked the front suspension over pretty good.

Gina and I thank God that he was able to walk away without a scratch, bruise, or bump on him anywhere. We were also very thankful that the D'agnolo's car was not involved, this could have been so much worse in so many ways.

We have had several racers offer cars, and I appreciate it from the bottom of my heart...but we are going to stay close to home for a while and work on the car. My dad, my brother and I built the Camaro together. My son, my brother and I will rebuild it together...that's the way Dad would have wanted it.

Thanks again to all!

Truly a Class act right here, people like yourself and your family make this sport a great place to be. I am sorry for your loss and thankful your son is ok. As a father who's daughters race I understand. Please post a list of what is needed when you are done taking the car apart.

Regards
Kevin

Jerry Terry · 05-06-2014, 04:20 PM

Charlie its good to hear that Tyler is okay, its a shame about the car but I know it will be better than before knowing the Bohannon's. God Bless

Alex Denysenko · 05-06-2014, 05:53 PM

Very glad to hear that Tyler is not hurt and pretty much OK. having my only 2 surviving family members racing also I know exactly how you and Gina feel

Winklovic · 05-06-2014, 07:39 PM

I'm happy to hear that Tyler is okay.

69Cobra · 05-06-2014, 09:39 PM

I am also glad your boy is okay. I was going over every part of the run with my 9 year old boy as well and trying to show him what can happen in the game of racing. I got down to the car when the crew was pulling him out and I wouldn't have hesitated to jump in and help if needed. I hope you keep us posted on what you find wrong with the car and share that so we all can learn from this. After he was out of the car I noticed that there was gas running down the back glass and into the cockpit of the car. I would love for you to show or tell us what happened there so we all can make sure to address this possible problem in our own cars that our sons will drive someday too.

Sorry for your loss but the important thing is your boy is okay. I look forward to seeing the car rebuilt.

Dave Casey · 05-07-2014, 09:48 AM

"My dad, my brother and I built the Camaro together. My son, my brother and I will rebuild it together...that's the way Dad would have wanted it."

This right here is what it is all about, it is great to see people doing there own work ,and doing it as a family. Good luck, and glad Tyler is OK

05-06-2014, 01:28 PM	#1
cbohannon Junior Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 27 Likes: 0 Liked 13 Times in 4 Posts	Tyler's crash Gina and I wanted to take a minute and say thanks to everyone who helped and showed concern for us since the crash Sunday. It means more than you could imagine. Tyler is fine...he had a headache yesterday and his back was a little sore, but he went to school and all is good today. The car is mess, but it will return...all of the top side sheet metal will have to be replaced except the doors and they will need some work. The front subframe will have to be replaced also. The bottom of the car from rocker to rocker is surprising straight and the cage/chassis is rock solid. It will be a long road but I'm looking forward to it. We already took the doghouse and doors off, removed the motor and trans, and looked the front suspension over pretty good. Gina and I thank God that he was able to walk away without a scratch, bruise, or bump on him anywhere. We were also very thankful that the D'agnolo's car was not involved, this could have been so much worse in so many ways. We have had several racers offer cars, and I appreciate it from the bottom of my heart...but we are going to stay close to home for a while and work on the car. My dad, my brother and I built the Camaro together. My son, my brother and I will rebuild it together...that's the way Dad would have wanted it. Thanks again to all!

05-06-2014, 01:53 PM	#2
340Cuda VIP Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma Posts: 1,657 Likes: 3,802 Liked 759 Times in 330 Posts	Re: Tyler's crash Great news!

05-06-2014, 02:26 PM	#3
NHRA3106 Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Midway, KY Posts: 154 Likes: 21 Liked 143 Times in 37 Posts	Re: Tyler's crash I am very thankful Tyler is okay, that was a nasty ride he took! He is a great young man, with a great attitude, and I am proud to say I have the pleasure of knowing him personally! He is going to, or should I say, he already is a fabulous racer, who understands every aspect of going from point A to point B. You guys will get it back together, and it will be as nice of a racecar as it was, I know how you guys are about your stuff! If I can support you as far as machining (custom, or fabricated) parts in any way, let me know, and I will be glad to help. I always look forward to watching Tyler at the races, because I have one not that far behind him, and that excites me about the future of drag racing!

05-06-2014, 02:28 PM	#4
Bob Wibright Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Willard, Ohio Posts: 113 Likes: 281 Liked 28 Times in 10 Posts	Re: Tyler's crash Happy to hear that Tyler is doing fine Charlie. Good luck to you all and I'm looking forward to seeing the car when it's done. I'm sure it will be as beautiful as the rest of your cars. Bob

05-06-2014, 04:20 PM	#6
Jerry Terry Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 650 Likes: 6,068 Liked 450 Times in 133 Posts	Re: Tyler's crash Charlie its good to hear that Tyler is okay, its a shame about the car but I know it will be better than before knowing the Bohannon's. God Bless

05-06-2014, 05:53 PM	#7
Alex Denysenko Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Michigan City IN Posts: 633 Likes: 0 Liked 4 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Tyler's crash Very glad to hear that Tyler is not hurt and pretty much OK. having my only 2 surviving family members racing also I know exactly how you and Gina feel __________________ Alex Denysenko NHRA 3038 SS, 3305 STK - IHRA 6 SS, 330A STK Moneymaker Racing LaPorte Indiana 219-861-1214 www.moneymakerracing.net

05-06-2014, 07:39 PM	#8
Winklovic Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba Posts: 270 Likes: 3 Liked 29 Times in 8 Posts	Re: Tyler's crash I'm happy to hear that Tyler is okay. __________________ Brent Mazur Winnipeg, Manitoba

05-06-2014, 09:39 PM	#9
69Cobra Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: California, Ky Posts: 669 Likes: 61 Liked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Tyler's crash I am also glad your boy is okay. I was going over every part of the run with my 9 year old boy as well and trying to show him what can happen in the game of racing. I got down to the car when the crew was pulling him out and I wouldn't have hesitated to jump in and help if needed. I hope you keep us posted on what you find wrong with the car and share that so we all can learn from this. After he was out of the car I noticed that there was gas running down the back glass and into the cockpit of the car. I would love for you to show or tell us what happened there so we all can make sure to address this possible problem in our own cars that our sons will drive someday too. Sorry for your loss but the important thing is your boy is okay. I look forward to seeing the car rebuilt. __________________ Kris Rachford 69 Cobra 428CJ 4 Speed C/S 3032

05-07-2014, 09:48 AM	#10
Dave Casey VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Hampden, MA Posts: 1,198 Likes: 233 Liked 769 Times in 162 Posts	Re: Tyler's crash "My dad, my brother and I built the Camaro together. My son, my brother and I will rebuild it together...that's the way Dad would have wanted it." This right here is what it is all about, it is great to see people doing there own work ,and doing it as a family. Good luck, and glad Tyler is OK __________________ Dave Casey 1330 STK