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My heart goes out to the families of these 2 gentlemen. It is truly an awful thing when lives are lost under these types of circumstances. Personally, I don't understand how someone can drive a car at 165mph in these situations. But it must be because either the risks are not understood, or they are understood but the driver and passenger choose to take them anyway. Maybe a little of both.
I am perfectly comfortable in my GTV race car at a high speed track like Road America. But my street GTV going 30 mph slower really scares me. There is simply no substitute for a roll cage, a fuel cell, proper seat and harnesses, and a fire system. Add to that when I'm in the race car; I'm wearing a 3-layer nomex fire suit, have experienced course marshalls, and trained corner workers on every turn.
If drivers have a full understanding of these risks and still choose to take them, that's fine by me. I think of it kind of like free climbing a rock face. You make the decision not to use a rope. It's your life. Just know the risks before making a decision as to your own tolerance.
Erik
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