Tragedy At The MDR California 200 Night Race
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Tragedy At The MDR California 200 Night Race
I am sure by now you have all heard about the tragedy at the MDR California 200 Night race. Reports state There was a terrible accident between a race vehicle and a group of spectators that left 8 dead and 12 injured according to the last update we received. The accident is under investigation by the CHP. Our prayers go out to all of the people involved in this tragedy.
Below you will find a link to donate to help those involved in the accident. Wickedmag.com Brian Gray
FAST-Aid Opens Specific Account for MDR California 200 Accident
LINK: http://www.fast-aid.org/california-200.html
MESA, AZ – AUGUST 15, 2010: FAST-Aid has opened a donation pool for the families of the casualties and the injured at the MDR California 200 off road race accident. FAST-Aid, similar in nature to the Red Cross, is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing financial, educational and personal assistance to injured racers, support teams and their families as well as ensures the necessary support is in place to complete a thorough recovery and rehabilitation from motor sports racing incidents.
To donate specifically to help the California 200 casualties, please note “California 200” on your donation and 100% of the funds received will be applied to assisting their families in this difficult time. Donations are tax-deductible. Donations will be distributed to the families to assist with funeral plans and to the injured for recovery and job loss assistance.
President of FAST-Aid Jared Tetzlaff stated, “FAST-Aid has full faith in the California Highway Patrol to do a complete and thorough investigation of this accident. Our role is not to assign blame or liability, but is strictly to do everything we can to be there to assist the casualties and their families in the aftermath of this tragedy. The off-road community is a tight-knit family and the positive response from this group of people has been overwhelming and humbling. We will continue to coordinate all of our resources to help comfort and provide assistance to those involved.”
About FAST-Aid – FAST-Aid has been helping the off road racing community since April 2009 and has been called to assist in many different circumstances. The board consists of nine racers, crew members, community and industry supporters. FAST-Aid a non-profit organization with the sole purpose of supplying financial and emotional assistance to off-roaders injured at racing events. http://www.fast-aid.org
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Driver in California 200 crash says he is ‘devastated’
The driver of a desert off-road vehicle that slammed into a crowd of spectators Saturday night, killing eight people, posted a message on Facebook late Sunday expressing his sadness over the tragedy.
Brett M. Sloppy, 28, was driving his modified 2000 Ford Ranger through the Mojave Desert at approximately 45 to 50 miles per hour when he lost control and collided with the spectators, authorities said.
“Soo incredibly lost and devistated my thoughts and prayers go out to all the familys and friends involved,” the San Marcos resident said on his Facebook page late Sunday. “Thank you too all my friends for sticking with me even thru these tragic times I love you all.”
Also on Sunday, authorities said it appeared Sloppy’s vehicle was equipped with a video camera. Investigators hope to review footage that may have been taken in the moments before and during the crash, California Highway Patrol Officer Joaquin Zubieta said.
On his MySpace page, Sloppy describes himself as single and working as a fabricater in San Marcos. The site includes numerous photographs of work he’s done on off-road vehicles:
“I CAN BUILD JUST ABOUT ANYTHING FOR A OFF ROAD VEHICLE…A FEW OF THE THINGS I BUILD HERE AT MISERY MOTORSPORTS ARE ROLL CAGE’S, BED CAGE’S, PRERUNNER BUMPER’S FRONT AND REAR LIGHT RACK’S, WELDING TABLE’S, BRACKETS FOR 4 LINK, 4 LINK KITS, I BEAMS AND RADIUS ARMS.”
http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/california-200/ follow link for full story.