A Fatal Crash at Yello Belly....

Ed Fernandez · 11-20-2016, 01:28 AM

Should rename the place Darwin Raceway. A good way to raise the gene pool.

Adger Smith · 11-20-2016, 01:11 PM

There was a dirt track there on the same property.
It was a little outlaw,too
I can't remember the name of it.
Is it still open?
I'm 66 years old and that place has been there as long as I can remember.
I think It started out as a warehousing facility.
I remember going there when the California street racing was going on made famous by Big Willie.

cmracing · 11-20-2016, 05:44 PM

Many people have died there, including spectators! Stupid people doing stupid things. At least they aren't out on the streets.

lstanford · 11-21-2016, 08:50 PM

That tire wall on the high end would sure be a comfort for me at 140 mph with brakes I haven't checked in two years. I never like to race wearing a helmet when I have my race belts on but I do love to race in flip flops after a few cocktails. Who owns this death trap?

Rob Petrie E395 · 11-21-2016, 08:58 PM

What is with all the people on the starting line at these outlaw tracks and heads up races? If something breaks on a car during the burnout or leaving the line. There is likely to be people hurt. Don't they understand this?

blkjack · 11-21-2016, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Rob Petrie E395

What is with all the people on the starting line at these outlaw tracks and heads up races? If something breaks on a car during the burnout or leaving the line. There is likely to be people hurt. Don't they understand this?

no worries, all cars run Tethers!

Mike Schwartz · 11-22-2016, 05:50 AM

I found this crash video from 2006. Note the photographer standing downtrack between the racing surface and the wall on the left side.

11-20-2016, 01:28 AM	#1
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: A Fatal Crash at Yello Belly.... Should rename the place Darwin Raceway. A good way to raise the gene pool. __________________ Former NHRA #1945 Former IHRA #1945 T/SA

11-20-2016, 01:11 PM	#2
Adger Smith VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Texarkana Ark/TX Posts: 2,446 Likes: 575 Liked 880 Times in 311 Posts	Re: A Fatal Crash at Yello Belly.... There was a dirt track there on the same property. It was a little outlaw,too I can't remember the name of it. Is it still open? I'm 66 years old and that place has been there as long as I can remember. I think It started out as a warehousing facility. I remember going there when the California street racing was going on made famous by Big Willie. __________________ Adger Smith (Former SS) Last edited by Adger Smith; 11-20-2016 at 01:14 PM. Reason: add

11-20-2016, 05:44 PM	#3
cmracing Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Posts: 173 Likes: 113 Liked 62 Times in 29 Posts	Re: A Fatal Crash at Yello Belly.... Many people have died there, including spectators! Stupid people doing stupid things. At least they aren't out on the streets.

11-21-2016, 08:50 PM	#4
lstanford Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 312 Likes: 1 Liked 134 Times in 32 Posts	Re: A Fatal Crash at Yello Belly.... That tire wall on the high end would sure be a comfort for me at 140 mph with brakes I haven't checked in two years. I never like to race wearing a helmet when I have my race belts on but I do love to race in flip flops after a few cocktails. Who owns this death trap?

11-21-2016, 08:58 PM	#5
Rob Petrie E395 VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Woodlawn IL Posts: 1,092 Likes: 162 Liked 216 Times in 77 Posts	Re: A Fatal Crash at Yello Belly.... What is with all the people on the starting line at these outlaw tracks and heads up races? If something breaks on a car during the burnout or leaving the line. There is likely to be people hurt. Don't they understand this?

11-22-2016, 05:50 AM	#7
Mike Schwartz Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Maryland USA Posts: 533 Likes: 129 Liked 248 Times in 89 Posts	Re: A Fatal Crash at Yello Belly.... I found this crash video from 2006. Note the photographer standing downtrack between the racing surface and the wall on the left side.