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To: SouthTexas
Our guys were out partying 'responsibly' last night


30 posted on 11/21/2005 5:22:13 PM PST by WestCoastGal
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Reed Sorenson was next to get on the chopper when they crashed last night.


UPDATE: A pilot was killed after two helicopters crashed en route to pick up participants following Sunday's Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway. One helicopter was taking off from the speedway's helipad shortly before 9 p.m. while another was attempting to land, Miami-Dade Fire-Rescue battalion chief Richard Martin told The Associated Press. The pilot died after being airlifted to a Miami hospital, a spokeswoman for the Miami-Dade Police Department said. The pilot's identity was being withheld pending family notification. Reed Sorenson, who finished 28th in the 400, was waiting to board one of the helicopters just prior to the crash. "I was the next one in line to go," Sorenson said. "I saw them hit. One went straight down and the other tried to land in the grass nearby. It took off part of his landing gear. I took off running because I thought parts were going everywhere. After seeing that, I don't think I'll ever fly a helicopter again." Speedway officials said only that the FAA and the National Transportation Safety Board are investigating.

Thanks Jayski


32 posted on 11/21/2005 5:32:11 PM PST by WestCoastGal
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To: WestCoastGal
Yeah, I bet.LOLOL

Went to Yahoo and there is no "next" race. Guess we can't start early. :(

33 posted on 11/21/2005 5:40:19 PM PST by SouthTexas (What part of NO don't you understand?)
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