Accident Report from P1 Endurance Race

[PR Power]

Report from the Endurance Race Accident: (approx. 4:15 PM)

In lap 10 of the Evolution race, near the Southwest end of the course, the LUCAS OIL Outerlimits boat was passing through the gate when it spun out of control and barrel rolled. The race was red-flagged as SNAV OSG was crossing the start/finish line. Both Joe Sgro and Nigel Hook were taken from the boat by rescue divers and transported to ambulances waiting at the Sea Rescue dock. Both pilots were talking and cognizant and were taken to the Sahlgrenska Hospital in Gothenburg for observation. Doctors on the scene were speaking with both men and believed they were “fine.”

When asked if he felt hurt, Joe Sgro replied, “My feelings are hurt!”

The race was re-started in the order of completion, start lap plus 6 laps, race completion time was to be by 16:45, as soon as a commercial ferry cleared the course. FURNIBO was leading by approximately 1:14 seconds, a lap ahead of SILVERLINE.

[Racegirl3]

Glad they are both ok

[ufix1]

Thank God they are all ok!!

[Racewater]

They were taken to the hospital for observation and spent most of the evening there.
The Outerlimits canopy and cockpit configuration have certainly proved how well designed they are for safety!
Janet

[shifter]

Good to see they are ok!

pat W

[DriverofDonzi]

Glad that they are ok and have boat ready for next race!

Chris

[shifter]

Here is a link for a video, looks like it was rough in the bend.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ipIIYmYga6s

pat W

[AB From Windsor]

Thanks for the link to the video, glad they are alright and not banged up to bad.

[kiwicraig]

Thanks Pat, that looks violent!

[shifter]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=efimnr6ElHw

Here is another one but just after footage.

Bringing back painfull memories Craig??????????

pat W