Black Power
Well-Known Member
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- Jul 3, 2006
Screw the car, glad he made it out alive. That's an awful wreck.
Accident at West coast nats
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Applekrate
Member
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- Oct 20, 2009
This is good news he is being released. Wishing Scott a speedy and complete recovery! Very sorry to learn of this terrible wreck.
Lord Jesus touch Scott in his time of need and heal him of these injuries. Restore his vision and let him fully recover from all his injuries. Lord, guide all those who are treating Scott and give them the wisdom and skill they need to adequately care for Scott and help him with his recovery. We entrust Scott, his family and relatives to You, Lord, and we thank You for all the help and healing that You will bring to them, in Jesus name, amen.
"O Lord my God, I cried unto thee, and thou hast healed me." Ps. 30:2
"O Lord my God, I cried unto thee, and thou hast healed me." Ps. 30:2
meanchicken
gallo vicioso
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- Oct 6, 2007
Wow...a miracle he survived that, and glad he did.
Prayers are in.
Prayers are in.
Underboost
Mr. Dull
- Joined
- Oct 4, 2005
Get well Scott I'm glad you're doing ok and on your way home. 
Don't worry about the car you can always build another.
PS Buy a better HELMET next time buddy!!! hahaha
Don't worry about the car you can always build another. PS Buy a better HELMET next time buddy!!! hahaha
If possible
can you take a picture of Scotts face when he see's his car ( whats left of it)
can you take a picture of Scotts face when he see's his car ( whats left of it)
rocksturbo
New Member
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- Jan 1, 2010
Scott,God Speed! Best wishes to you and the family. Get well soon!!
TR Custom Parts
Mark Hueffman - Owner
- Joined
- May 25, 2001
I am sure he knows what to expect.:frown:
Pittsburghkid
Displacement Replacement.
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- Mar 22, 2009
Just called Shane and left a message asking if he could put up a PayPal donation thread. I always give to people during this time of year and i cant think of a better place to give this year..From what people say he is a good guy and maybe we can help ease the pain of his wallet.
Maybe we can all chip in a little. It would sure be nice for him to come home from the hospital and see his paypal account filled with donations.
I found his paypal he posted on a parts for sale thread so everyone knows he made it public because I would want someone mad their personal information was shared with out consent.
turboscott231@cox.net
Geno, I am so sorry for not getting back to you. I couldn't hear but part of the message...
You guys know I am always willing to help. I will be glad to start a thread and make it a sticky. Maybe someone that knows his wife can get their pay pal address for us to donate! Just let me know....
You guys know I am always willing to help. I will be glad to start a thread and make it a sticky. Maybe someone that knows his wife can get their pay pal address for us to donate! Just let me know....
Stated a thread in the lounge and donated the first $100. Can you make it a sticky?
http://www.turbobuick.com/forums/tu...onations-scott-atk-crash-west-coast-nats.html
http://www.turbobuick.com/forums/tu...onations-scott-atk-crash-west-coast-nats.html
Scott Atk
Senior Member
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- May 25, 2001
Wow! What can I say? I can't thank my friends and family enough on this forum as well as on Facebook for the prayers and words of encouragement. The outpouring of support has been awesome. I wish I felt up to responding earlier but I have been reading since Monday. First of all I do have some video, not of the actual crash but the start of the pass and the aftermath. It is uploading now, I'll provide a link as soon as I can. I would like to address a few things, first, I'm not some guy who ignores all the safety rules. Yes, I had a 6 point bar in my car. Yes, it worked beautifully, in fact after cart wheeling multiple times the back three windows aren't even cracked, I checked out the car today and the bar doesn't even have a dent... anywhere. I can't explain the helmet, yes, it was strapped on, I have the abrasions on my chin to prove where it came off. I honestly don't remember how loose or tight it was prior to that run but it was never my practice to leave it loose or unstrapped. I did move to a larger size with my new helmet because I didn't like how my old helmet folded my ears over when I put it on. OK, with that said, what happened? well it was completely my fault. This was my first run of the day and intended to be shakedown. When it initially got out of shape shortly after the third gear shift I lifted and when it settled down my dumb ass decided to get back into it, when the turbo hit it came around very quickly. Unfortunately, at SpeedWorld all they have is a flimsy gaurd rail which folded over and provided a nice ramp for my car.(At my home track I would have bounced off the wall and that would have been the end of it) I believe it landed on the drivers front, I remember that impact but little else. Anyway, I'm happy to answer whatever questions as best I can, I will be fine, the car is gone, I'm hoping the engine is fine, the trans might be broken, not sure yet, it lost all its fluid. I don't really know what my future holds, it's really too early for me to think about it right now.
I'm also not sure how to react to the PayPal thing, Of course, I'm awestruck by the turbo buick community's generosity, but I just don't know when I'll be in a position to get back into the car stuff.
For those that don't know, I'm active duty U.S. Air Force, so hopefully my medical situation is covered.
Again, thanks for all the well wishes and God bless you all.
I'm also not sure how to react to the PayPal thing, Of course, I'm awestruck by the turbo buick community's generosity, but I just don't know when I'll be in a position to get back into the car stuff.
For those that don't know, I'm active duty U.S. Air Force, so hopefully my medical situation is covered.
Again, thanks for all the well wishes and God bless you all.
Scott Atk
Senior Member
- Joined
- May 25, 2001
Here's the link:
turboscott231's Channel - YouTube
P.S. I just found the other thread in the lounge. I'm really not sure where Nick is coming from? I guess because it's his home track and the semi-event coordinator that he feels he needs to discredit me somehow to alleviate any suspicion of the operation? I can assure you Nick, I am not a litigious person in the slightest, My accident was entirely my fault, I believe when I pull up to the starting line I place the responsibility squarely on my back. With that said. whatever you "heard" from the tech inspector is simply not true. In fact my friend Brad said to me, "you mean that's it?" when he took the tech card and walked away and I said, "I guess so" I'm really not interested in taking this awesome and heart felt thread in a different direction and I will always take the high road and therefore will leave it at that.
turboscott231's Channel - YouTube
P.S. I just found the other thread in the lounge. I'm really not sure where Nick is coming from? I guess because it's his home track and the semi-event coordinator that he feels he needs to discredit me somehow to alleviate any suspicion of the operation? I can assure you Nick, I am not a litigious person in the slightest, My accident was entirely my fault, I believe when I pull up to the starting line I place the responsibility squarely on my back. With that said. whatever you "heard" from the tech inspector is simply not true. In fact my friend Brad said to me, "you mean that's it?" when he took the tech card and walked away and I said, "I guess so" I'm really not interested in taking this awesome and heart felt thread in a different direction and I will always take the high road and therefore will leave it at that.
Major Nutz
Active Member
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- Aug 13, 2003
I'm glad you're going to be ok. This changed my opinion on the safety vs. resale value debate. Most of us are guilty of out running our safety equipment at one time or another. Thanks for adding to my winter upgrade list!
Mike
Mike
