Track Hazard...Oh My

Rangerz · 07-28-2014, 10:42 PM

A guy showed this to me at work today. I would guess this is Georgia, Virginia or Mid-West somewhere. Any 370z brothers at this event?

Beware the white tails guys.

dP3NGU1N · 07-28-2014, 11:00 PM

Holy ****!

Read T · 07-28-2014, 11:31 PM

At least it's not a cow https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-b5SUEL_NoE

zmanelite · 07-28-2014, 11:34 PM

^^^^ this
Man that crap flew everywhere

Super Werty · 07-28-2014, 11:54 PM

you would think the track would at least put up a tall perimeter fence when they know deer live in the area

Rusty · 07-29-2014, 01:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Super Werty

you would think the track would at least put up a tall perimeter fence when they know deer live in the area

I've seen deer at work go over a 10ft chain link fence with barb wire on top of it.

So.....how high do you want to make the fence. LOL

Nothing like turning deer into pink mist.

I know how that guy feels after hitting a few myself. My personel count on road kill. My '99 Ram - 3 deer at one time. My '08 Power Wagon - 6 different deer. One cow with motorcycle too.

Super Werty · 07-31-2014, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Rusty

I've seen deer at work go over a 10ft chain link fence with barb wire on top of it.

So.....how high do you want to make the fence. LOL

15 ft and they should stock up some salt blocks a mile away from the fence to keep em busy

Zauskycop · 07-29-2014, 03:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Super Werty

you would think the track would at least put up a tall perimeter fence when they know deer live in the area

Road America actually has one. When I do some flagging, there are some gates you go through that have MANY warning signs to close behind you!

Tracy Ramsey

ResIpsa · 07-29-2014, 06:32 AM

Deer are a fact of life at Summit Point. I have seen a group pass in front of me as I headed down the front straight to turn 1 only to have them reemerge at turn 3.

The trick is to try and have a plan already in your head on what you are going to do if one runs in front of you.

Braking as much as you can and hitting a deer straight on will cause a lot of damage to the front of your car (and you may miss it because the Deer will probably keep moving in the same direction). Swerving to avoid one and going two wheels off will likely result in you being on your roof in the tire barrier.

I think you can deduce what option I would take.

jlo370z · 08-10-2014, 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Zauskycop

Road America actually has one. When I do some flagging, there are some gates you go through that have MANY warning signs to close behind you!

Tracy Ramsey

I had a wild Turkey fly at my head entering the kink (out of the s) on my bike, had to duck or it would have knocked me right off the bike. guy in front of me looked back and we both just shook our heads

Ive seen turtles and deer on the track at Grattan, turtles and Coyotes at BHF. these tracks are built away from people so your going to get critters. just got to

around them

cossie1600 · 07-29-2014, 12:12 AM

That looks like summit point main? I have seen corner workers holding up signs that say deer on turn 10 at vir

nomodsjk · 08-10-2014, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by cossie1600

That looks like summit point main? I have seen corner workers holding up signs that say deer on turn 10 at vir

Yes guys its summit point west Virginia. I live 20 min from the track and have a friend who works there. I heard about it the day it happened

zefaulter · 07-29-2014, 08:23 AM

That's messed up!

What happens to the car now? I doubt insurance will cover track use?

osbornsm · 07-29-2014, 08:30 AM

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Originally Posted by zefaulter

That's messed up!

What happens to the car now? I doubt insurance will cover track use?

This happened JUST outside the racetrack... what are the odds!

Footloose301 · 08-03-2014, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by osbornsm

This happened JUST outside the racetrack... what are the odds!

My thoughts exactly hahaha

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ResIpsa Track Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Virginia Posts: 564 Drives: 09 RACING HEN Rep Power: 339	Deer are a fact of life at Summit Point. I have seen a group pass in front of me as I headed down the front straight to turn 1 only to have them reemerge at turn 3. The trick is to try and have a plan already in your head on what you are going to do if one runs in front of you. Braking as much as you can and hitting a deer straight on will cause a lot of damage to the front of your car (and you may miss it because the Deer will probably keep moving in the same direction). Swerving to avoid one and going two wheels off will likely result in you being on your roof in the tire barrier. I think you can deduce what option I would take. __________________ The Reed Law Firm; Michael Fasano VA Attorney and Counselor at Law: A Virginia Traffic, Criminal, and Family Lawyer.https://reedlawva.com/

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cossie1600 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: californee way Posts: 5,380 Drives: 370, Leaf Rep Power: 31	That looks like summit point main? I have seen corner workers holding up signs that say deer on turn 10 at vir

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