[mentor2k]

"Sikes told reporters he didn't go into neutral because he worried the car would flip."

I can understand concern for turning the key off because of the power steering issue, however, worrying because the car might "flip" from putting it in neutral seems odd. Now, the engine might blow from the RPMs but can't really get a grip on the flipping concern.

[justlurking]

I can understand concern for turning the key off because of the power steering issue, however, worrying because the car might "flip" from putting it in neutral seems odd.

Turning off the ignition doesn't disable your steering. It just requires more effort to turn the wheel.

Now, the engine might blow from the RPMs but can't really get a grip on the flipping concern.

Modern engines have a governor that limits the RPM. But, that's a bogus concern when the alternative is a collision at 50+ mph.

[HereInTheHeartland]

“Now, the engine might blow from the RPMs but can't really get a grip on the flipping concern. “

You are assuming a competent intelligent person was driving.

[Gene Eric]

>> I can understand concern for turning the key off because of the power steering issue

I’m not sure what power steering gets you at 90 MPH. Probably better without it at that speed.