Yes, you are right. In fact we was watching that race back in October of 1999. He had an up and coming career. His family and girlfriend was there. I think Montoya won that race that day. They didn't tell the rest of the race car drivers until the race was over. I remember seeing the helicopter airlift to Loma Linda University and then telling the crowd about 30 minutes later that Greg didn't make it. It was my first time we went to Fontana ("Fontucky" for some) California Speedway to watch a race.
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Originally Posted by Steved
I exchanged messages with Ben (ben,lj) over on Rennlist and Rennteam, he was a really nice and genuine guy, a true enthusiast. This is truly shocking and he will be missed. I reall feel for his wife and new baby daughter. I read a thread over on 6speed that he posted just a few days ago, he complimented another guy on being married for 18 years and he looked forward to many more years with his wife. Very sad.
Then I realised that this was the same Fontana circuit that claimed the life of Greg Moore back in '99, in a similar way (hitting a concrete wall at high speed). How can this happen? Surely the circuit has a duty of care to improve crash barriers particularly after such a high profile death some years ago? Concrete barriers would never be allowed in a UK circuit.
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