[DeTomaso] Sad day for a Norvegian owner

[Patrick Hals]

It is very sad, but unfortunately, not too much of a surprize to me... when 
I read the translation.( providing the original comments are accurate, which 
is not even sure when I read the end....) and Jorn's comments  " a training 
facility for secure driving, winter driving, wet conditions.
Dangerous track because big rigs, busses and road cars often spil gas or 
diesel in corners. "

First, I would NEVER EVER drive any P ( a fortiori a fast P with 500 HP)  on 
a circuit that is not 100 % safe, i.e. large ( if not very large) escape 
lanes, like on FIA Formula one tracks ( with the exception of Monaco ), and 
not overrun by buses and street cars, and why not, Massey Ferguson tractors 
or Mack trucks... which are leaving oil spills, mud, gravels, or whatever 
dirt... It is obviosuly a circuit that needs to be taken with respect, for 
secure driving, not speed and get a great lap time
Second, if the car does not handle well, or if I suspect ANYTHING  going 
wrong, I would go right back to the pits, at slow speed, ...  don't puch 
your luck, the car is damn quick ! Apparently, the driver already had 
problems keeping the car on the track, and everyone noticed.
Third : the pilot : never over-drive or think you are a top driver because 
you are the first to start at the red light on the street on Sat night ! 
Always be VERY modest, wait that tyres are warm, have the correct tyre 
pressure, get to know the track very well ( video games make it easier when 
it comes to famous tracks ) and tons and tons of other things before you can 
consider going flat out in " safe" conditions.
Bottom line : very very sad !
Pat 


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