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Old Jun 16, 2004 | 06:34 PM
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Yikes!!! One more reason I think race car drivers are the greatest athletes.



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Old Jun 16, 2004 | 07:53 PM
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I think its more like "I think race cars are the greatest cars" cause they're the ones taking the punishment h:
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Old Jun 17, 2004 | 04:41 PM
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Originally Posted by rayoracing
I think its more like "I think race cars are the greatest cars" cause they're the ones taking the punishment h:
Did you know some of the those horrific crashes the drivers withstand over 100 G forces. Fighter pilots only take 6-9. :eek3:
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Old Jun 17, 2004 | 06:07 PM
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nice pics
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Old Jun 17, 2004 | 08:53 PM
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Originally Posted by axemansean
Did you know some of the those horrific crashes the drivers withstand over 100 G forces. Fighter pilots only take 6-9. :eek3:
100? The body blacks out at 9. I confused.

Also, fighter pilots withstand sustained g-forces. In an accident, g-forces can end with the snap of a finger when the vehicle comes to a sudden halt.
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Old Jun 17, 2004 | 09:05 PM
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in formula 1 the drivers endure constant g's ranging from 2-6 not inlcuding crashes for hosue on end fighter piolts don't sustain g's taht long and f1 drivers change from lateral both directions forward and backwards
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