I was at SSO 1.6 at Shah Alam as a spectator. As opposed to GRA Autocross events, the course at SSO is much longer and faster, hence slightly more dangerous. The following pictures illustrate how risky autosports can be, and why it is important to race only in controlled situation like this.
It happened as the Kancil was coming to the first big left turn at high speed. As the driver started turning the car, the 2 left wheels started to lift off the ground, and momentum just carried and toppled the car 270 degree, damaging both side mirrors and smashing the windscreen. Luckily the driver appeared to be unhurt and in good spirit.
270 degree overturned
marshalls helping to push the car upright
driver appeared to be in good spirit
organiser cleaning up the area and move the damaged car off the track
Strange it is. I got to know about this news about my friend from this blog first.
! Scary….
loonatik,
i was surprised too when u called me so soon coz i’m not even at home to post up the incident of my car. total lost close to RM3k for a flip like that
ky,
if u dont mind, can i put a link from my site to this article? i know it’s not something to shout about but since u have the pic here, i might as well make use of it
KY: sure, put the link. btw, glad you’re fine.
Hi KY,
I see you capture the pics from the slopes.
Kancils due to their narrow track , high centre of gravity when combined to highly grippy tyres are prone to flippin.
BTW Though you minght wanna know the offcial name SSO has been changed to R3 Time Attack 1dot6
Cheers
shawn’s car?
KY, now I KNOW where Ive seen you before! Either at GRA or this event la. Dunno.
Avril, u’re..?
Hey, I dun think you know me? Desmond’s gf..fren of Jimmy?
Oh hie.. I’ve seen u with Desmond during event times.. i’m jimmy’s cousin bro