Miss Geico on fire
07-01-2012 | 02:51 PM
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From: Bell Canyon, CA
Our fellow OSO'ers. Thanks so much for your words of support and kindness I can't tell you how much it means after loosing our "Secretariat". The past year has been quite challenging for us. It's seems there has been a gremlin hiding around every corner. Scotty and I are fine. Sbi safety stuck around assisted our Miss G safety team to ensure we were safely off the boat and ok. Thank you to all you guys and we really mean it..
The boat didn't fair so well.
It happened very very fast and the heat and fire consumed the boat in a few short min. 4 large halon systems and two full size hand held extinguishers had absolute no effect. Once the epoxy and fuel had ignited the heat was searing and left us no choice but to abandon trying to save her. We have a professional crash investigation team that will find the exact cause of the fire and we will update you the details as it is confirmed.
Isn't it funny how life works.Just when you take a couple steps forward....It hit's you. Our crew had spent weeks of planning, engineering and grueling hours to prepare her for the Sarasota Grand Prix exhibition run. She was absolutely stunning in looks and performance, especially on her final run. A huge thank you to our faithful hardworking crew that toiled through the night to get their own boat (this time) off the bottom and onto the trailer for the lonely quiet ride home. Much as they have selflessly done for our fellow racers throughout the years when they experienced a crash or loss. They really are the best.
In the end she a materiel thing and can and will be replaced and if you know us you know we won't disappoint you.
Once again we truly appreciate your kind words of support, we'll be fine. We ask that you keep your thoughts with Jassman, Pricilla Gratton the Morgan and Tillman families as there loss is forever ours is temporary.
Best regards to all of you.
Marc & Scotty B
Miss Geico - Team USA
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The boat didn't fair so well.
It happened very very fast and the heat and fire consumed the boat in a few short min. 4 large halon systems and two full size hand held extinguishers had absolute no effect. Once the epoxy and fuel had ignited the heat was searing and left us no choice but to abandon trying to save her. We have a professional crash investigation team that will find the exact cause of the fire and we will update you the details as it is confirmed.
Isn't it funny how life works.Just when you take a couple steps forward....It hit's you. Our crew had spent weeks of planning, engineering and grueling hours to prepare her for the Sarasota Grand Prix exhibition run. She was absolutely stunning in looks and performance, especially on her final run. A huge thank you to our faithful hardworking crew that toiled through the night to get their own boat (this time) off the bottom and onto the trailer for the lonely quiet ride home. Much as they have selflessly done for our fellow racers throughout the years when they experienced a crash or loss. They really are the best.
In the end she a materiel thing and can and will be replaced and if you know us you know we won't disappoint you.
Once again we truly appreciate your kind words of support, we'll be fine. We ask that you keep your thoughts with Jassman, Pricilla Gratton the Morgan and Tillman families as there loss is forever ours is temporary.
Best regards to all of you.
Marc & Scotty B
Miss Geico - Team USA
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07-01-2012 | 02:52 PM
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From: Bell Canyon, CA
07-01-2012 | 03:11 PM
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[QUOTE=MissGeicoRacing;3721402]Our fellow OSO'ers. Thanks so much for your words of support and kindness I can't tell you how much it means after loosing our "Secretariat". The past year has been quite challenging for us. It's seems there has been a gremlin hiding around every corner. Scotty and I are fine. Sbi safety stuck around assisted our Miss G safety team to ensure we were safely off the boat and ok. Thank you to all you guys and we really mean it..
The boat didn't fair so well.
It happened very very fast and the heat and fire consumed the boat in a few short min. 4 large halon systems and two full size hand held extinguishers had absolute no effect. Once the epoxy and fuel had ignited the heat was searing and left us no choice but to abandon trying to save her. We have a professional crash investigation team that will find the exact cause of the fire and we will update you the details as it is confirmed.
Isn't it funny how life works.Just when you take a couple steps forward....It hit's you. Our crew had spent weeks of planning, engineering and grueling hours to prepare her for the Sarasota Grand Prix exhibition run. She was absolutely stunning in looks and performance, especially on her final run. A huge thank you to our faithful hardworking crew that toiled through the night to get their own boat (this time) off the bottom and onto the trailer for the lonely quiet ride home. Much as they have selflessly done for our fellow racers throughout the years when they experienced a crash or loss. They really are the best.
In the end she a materiel thing and can and will be replaced and if you know us you know we won't disappoint you.
Once again we truly appreciate your kind words of support, we'll be fine. We ask that you keep your thoughts with Jassman, Pricilla Gratton the Morgan and Tillman families as there loss is forever ours is temporary.
Best regards to all of you.
Marc & Scotty B
Miss Geico - Team USA
At the end of the day, everyone is safe....THAT IS ALL THAT MATTERS!!!!!
The boat didn't fair so well.
It happened very very fast and the heat and fire consumed the boat in a few short min. 4 large halon systems and two full size hand held extinguishers had absolute no effect. Once the epoxy and fuel had ignited the heat was searing and left us no choice but to abandon trying to save her. We have a professional crash investigation team that will find the exact cause of the fire and we will update you the details as it is confirmed.
Isn't it funny how life works.Just when you take a couple steps forward....It hit's you. Our crew had spent weeks of planning, engineering and grueling hours to prepare her for the Sarasota Grand Prix exhibition run. She was absolutely stunning in looks and performance, especially on her final run. A huge thank you to our faithful hardworking crew that toiled through the night to get their own boat (this time) off the bottom and onto the trailer for the lonely quiet ride home. Much as they have selflessly done for our fellow racers throughout the years when they experienced a crash or loss. They really are the best.
In the end she a materiel thing and can and will be replaced and if you know us you know we won't disappoint you.
Once again we truly appreciate your kind words of support, we'll be fine. We ask that you keep your thoughts with Jassman, Pricilla Gratton the Morgan and Tillman families as there loss is forever ours is temporary.
Best regards to all of you.
Marc & Scotty B
Miss Geico - Team USA
At the end of the day, everyone is safe....THAT IS ALL THAT MATTERS!!!!!
07-01-2012 | 06:05 PM
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From: Granite Quarry, NC
Our fellow OSO'ers. Thanks so much for your words of support and kindness I can't tell you how much it means after loosing our "Secretariat". The past year has been quite challenging for us. It's seems there has been a gremlin hiding around every corner. Scotty and I are fine. Sbi safety stuck around assisted our Miss G safety team to ensure we were safely off the boat and ok. Thank you to all you guys and we really mean it..
The boat didn't fair so well.
It happened very very fast and the heat and fire consumed the boat in a few short min. 4 large halon systems and two full size hand held extinguishers had absolute no effect. Once the epoxy and fuel had ignited the heat was searing and left us no choice but to abandon trying to save her. We have a professional crash investigation team that will find the exact cause of the fire and we will update you the details as it is confirmed.
Isn't it funny how life works.Just when you take a couple steps forward....It hit's you. Our crew had spent weeks of planning, engineering and grueling hours to prepare her for the Sarasota Grand Prix exhibition run. She was absolutely stunning in looks and performance, especially on her final run. A huge thank you to our faithful hardworking crew that toiled through the night to get their own boat (this time) off the bottom and onto the trailer for the lonely quiet ride home. Much as they have selflessly done for our fellow racers throughout the years when they experienced a crash or loss. They really are the best.
In the end she a materiel thing and can and will be replaced and if you know us you know we won't disappoint you.
Once again we truly appreciate your kind words of support, we'll be fine. We ask that you keep your thoughts with Jassman, Pricilla Gratton the Morgan and Tillman families as there loss is forever ours is temporary.
Best regards to all of you.
Marc & Scotty B
Miss Geico - Team USA
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The boat didn't fair so well.
It happened very very fast and the heat and fire consumed the boat in a few short min. 4 large halon systems and two full size hand held extinguishers had absolute no effect. Once the epoxy and fuel had ignited the heat was searing and left us no choice but to abandon trying to save her. We have a professional crash investigation team that will find the exact cause of the fire and we will update you the details as it is confirmed.
Isn't it funny how life works.Just when you take a couple steps forward....It hit's you. Our crew had spent weeks of planning, engineering and grueling hours to prepare her for the Sarasota Grand Prix exhibition run. She was absolutely stunning in looks and performance, especially on her final run. A huge thank you to our faithful hardworking crew that toiled through the night to get their own boat (this time) off the bottom and onto the trailer for the lonely quiet ride home. Much as they have selflessly done for our fellow racers throughout the years when they experienced a crash or loss. They really are the best.
In the end she a materiel thing and can and will be replaced and if you know us you know we won't disappoint you.
Once again we truly appreciate your kind words of support, we'll be fine. We ask that you keep your thoughts with Jassman, Pricilla Gratton the Morgan and Tillman families as there loss is forever ours is temporary.
Best regards to all of you.
Marc & Scotty B
Miss Geico - Team USA
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Keep the faith.
T2x
07-01-2012 | 06:46 PM
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From: Murrayville Georgia
Marc, glad to hear you guys are OK. I dont think we have ever meet but Scotty and I go way back to the days of him dragging his Pantera to my shop to keep it going. At the end of the day the boat is just that, a boat. it is not the first to be damaged and wont be the last so as long as you guys make it home to your families at the end of the day all is good.
to some of the rest of you, driven it, I dont know how much racing you have done with any or all of the organizations and personally I dont care, this was a post to inform everyone about what happened and for people to find out that the guys were fine and off the boat. If you or any others have such a problem with SBI, APBA or any others then start a post about that. those of you who have turned this into your own agenda to bash the organization just disgust me and are part of the reason after 20+ years involved in racing I walked away. when you people sit behind your computers playing petty politics just so you can feel important to yourself it makes me wonder if it is worth my time to even visit this site.
Marc and Scotty, feel good that you made the choice to get off the boat and are safe and sound, salvage what you can and move on. I have pieced more race boats back together than I care to count but at the end of the day coming home to family means more than any trophy so consider this a win.
Steve Schmidt
to some of the rest of you, driven it, I dont know how much racing you have done with any or all of the organizations and personally I dont care, this was a post to inform everyone about what happened and for people to find out that the guys were fine and off the boat. If you or any others have such a problem with SBI, APBA or any others then start a post about that. those of you who have turned this into your own agenda to bash the organization just disgust me and are part of the reason after 20+ years involved in racing I walked away. when you people sit behind your computers playing petty politics just so you can feel important to yourself it makes me wonder if it is worth my time to even visit this site.
Marc and Scotty, feel good that you made the choice to get off the boat and are safe and sound, salvage what you can and move on. I have pieced more race boats back together than I care to count but at the end of the day coming home to family means more than any trophy so consider this a win.
Steve Schmidt
07-01-2012 | 07:41 PM
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It's posts like that that keep most of the real people in this sport from posting here. If you knew anything, you'd know AB pulled sponsorship from all their Motorsports.
07-01-2012 | 07:53 PM
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Sounded likemthere was another incident in 'sota?
