Dragster Collision

19 responses to “Dragster Collision”

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   Robbie1

   Apr 30, 2007 at 2:33 am

   You have to be VERY fast to jump out of the way of a dragster!

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   angry shock

   Apr 30, 2007 at 2:35 am

   yeez…what a self-fulfilling prophecy. =S

   Glad to know you are ok. Cuz… you ARE ok, aren´t you?

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   BenODen

   Apr 30, 2007 at 2:47 am

   Holy cow! Hope you’re OK. Sometimes premonitions come true, aieeeee.

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   The Rocketeer

   Apr 30, 2007 at 2:58 am

   It’s all about getting the shot, Steve. Good job…

   Just kidding… seriously… glad you weren’t hurt.

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   jurvetson

   Apr 30, 2007 at 3:09 am

   Right you are…. =)

   It’s merely a flesh wound

   I just got some leg brusies… and scrapes to the lens hood (they make good shock absorbers when you go to ground…)

   Robbie: Yeah, especially when looking through the viewfinder. The approach is a bit alarming on wide angle… It may have helped to have the weight off my feet mid-jump.

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   msamaclean ©

   Apr 30, 2007 at 3:40 am

   Glad you’re O.K. As for the "vision", always listen to those thoughts, I’ve learned. Must have something to do with those other demensions ‘floating around’ these days…lol

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   tifotter

   Apr 30, 2007 at 3:58 am

   Yikes! Glad you’re merely bruised and not broken. I had a "voice" tell me to change lanes once. I thought "yeah I probably should" and it sighed and said "change lanes now." I did, and avoided the truck in front of me spewing furniture all over the freeway. Moral of the story? Don’t make "the voice" sigh and tell you twice. Get out of the way.

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   TomOwen

   Apr 30, 2007 at 4:35 am

   Blame it on "some kid" niiice… Glad you’re ok.. that front wing looks sharp and hungry…

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   jurvetson

   Apr 30, 2007 at 4:47 am

   Yeah! It looked like a sharp knife… and so I stood with my legs apart…. I had it all planned out… spooky.

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    !MimosaMicheMichelle!

    Apr 30, 2007 at 4:51 am

    Oh, that is not good! You could at least have broken feet or ankles. I understand that it is always more exciting to take the best photograph in the best perspective but that can sometimes prove to be risky. I am so glad you are alright. Thanks so much for taking the risky position so we can see the car from the most impressive angle. It reminds me of those very pointy shoes some ladies wear. Hum…Can you tell us, those who know little about the subject, why the front is so long? I understand about the efficient aerodynamic shape but why so long?

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    Telstar Logistics

    Apr 30, 2007 at 5:10 am

    That is spooky! Glad you weren’t badly damaged.

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12. 

    learned move

    Apr 30, 2007 at 5:55 am

    The premonitions are spooky.
    Glad you were not hurt badly.

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    Josh Thompson

    Apr 30, 2007 at 7:02 am

    I saw a woman get hit by a car on the Stanford campus a few months ago–it was scary as hell. Glad to hear the wounds to you and your camera were superficial. (The next time a "How do I best protect my lens?" debate comes up, I’ll point them to this story of your lens hood.)

    —
    Seen on your photo stream. (?)

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    xouroborus

    Apr 30, 2007 at 5:48 pm

    fun dragster facts – I don’t know if they are accurate 🙂

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    jurvetson

    Apr 30, 2007 at 6:36 pm

    Wow… what a great link…. thanks!

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    angry shock

    Apr 30, 2007 at 7:35 pm

    You should do like Garfield: http://www.gocomics.com/garfield/2007/04/30/

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    BenODen

    Apr 30, 2007 at 9:49 pm

    Glad you’re more or less OK Steve! A story for the ages I’m thinking.

    Those dragster facts are just insane! The one about revolutions seems to calculate out, but it just blows the mind!

    /me snickers at the Garfield! Good call Alieness!

    (Edit.. Though, I do have to point out that Garfield would have a heart attack (or is that nap attack?) trying to keep up with Steve.)

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18. 

    lively taste

    Feb 24, 2008 at 8:17 pm

    What a story! Glad you saved the camera though and didn’t come away too badly injured yourself.

    ‘WHEELS’ Theme at:
    The World Through My Eyes

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    63cometinMWC

    Jun 11, 2010 at 6:33 pm

    Guess it’s a good thing you didn’t get hit by a REAR engine dragster!

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