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Bud · 02-04-2008

I'd love to do this some day but this would suck. They have this down at Kansas Speedway and it's not cheap.

Breaking news - newsjournalonline.com

DAYTONA BEACH -- A 60-year-old Apopka man died after he crashed while driving a Richard Petty Driving Experience car at the Daytona Beach International Speedway, authorities and family members said today.
Robert Boswell was taking part in the Richard Petty Driving Experience, a program where fans pay to get behind the wheel of a NASCAR car, said his son, Greg Boswell. The crash occurred about 5 p.m. Sunday, police said. Robert Boswell was taken to Halifax Health Medical Center where he was declared dead at about 7 p.m.
Chris McKee, director of media relations for the Richard Petty Driving Experience, said Boswell had completed lap three at 125 mph when he slowed to take turn one. He began to drive erratic around turn one, jerking at the wheel, said an instructor who was driving ahead of Boswell. He then slumped over and steered the car into the concrete retaining wall on the inside of turn two, McKee said.

Police released Boswell's name, but they are not commenting on the investigation because it is still active, said Daytona Beach police spokesman Jimmie Flynt. Family members said Boswell will be missed.
"He was a wonderful man," his son said. "He was taken from us too soon."
Speedway officials said this was the first Richard Petty Driving Experience death at Daytona. However, McKee said this is the third death of a driver among all participating tracks. The two earlier deaths were later determined to be the result of medical conditions and not mechanical failure, McKee said.
The Richard Petty Driving Experience began more than 10 years ago and currently operates at 25 tracks throughout the United States, including Homestead and Disney World, according the company's Web site. Participants pay anywhere from $135 to more than $2,000 to ride or drive a NASCAR-type car at the participating tracks.

Thender · 02-04-2008

Ouch...

02-04-2008	#1
Bud Wanna Bet??? Listens: Z92 - Mornings Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Plattsmeth Age: 38 Posts: 9,903	Man dies at Richard Petty Driving Experience in Daytona I'd love to do this some day but this would suck. They have this down at Kansas Speedway and it's not cheap. Breaking news - newsjournalonline.com DAYTONA BEACH -- A 60-year-old Apopka man died after he crashed while driving a Richard Petty Driving Experience car at the Daytona Beach International Speedway, authorities and family members said today. Robert Boswell was taking part in the Richard Petty Driving Experience, a program where fans pay to get behind the wheel of a NASCAR car, said his son, Greg Boswell. The crash occurred about 5 p.m. Sunday, police said. Robert Boswell was taken to Halifax Health Medical Center where he was declared dead at about 7 p.m. Chris McKee, director of media relations for the Richard Petty Driving Experience, said Boswell had completed lap three at 125 mph when he slowed to take turn one. He began to drive erratic around turn one, jerking at the wheel, said an instructor who was driving ahead of Boswell. He then slumped over and steered the car into the concrete retaining wall on the inside of turn two, McKee said. Police released Boswell's name, but they are not commenting on the investigation because it is still active, said Daytona Beach police spokesman Jimmie Flynt. Family members said Boswell will be missed. "He was a wonderful man," his son said. "He was taken from us too soon." Speedway officials said this was the first Richard Petty Driving Experience death at Daytona. However, McKee said this is the third death of a driver among all participating tracks. The two earlier deaths were later determined to be the result of medical conditions and not mechanical failure, McKee said. The Richard Petty Driving Experience began more than 10 years ago and currently operates at 25 tracks throughout the United States, including Homestead and Disney World, according the company's Web site. Participants pay anywhere from $135 to more than $2,000 to ride or drive a NASCAR-type car at the participating tracks. __________________ Time is Short Click Here, Free Naked Ladies 2007 TNTU.net Fantasy NASCAR Champion !!!

02-04-2008	#2
Thender Always riding the ragged edge of disaster. Listens: Z92 - Mornings Join Date: May 2005 Age: 38 Posts: 18,144	Re: Man dies at Richard Petty Driving Experience in Daytona Ouch... __________________ Two in the mouth is worth one in the bush. 4th place, 2008 TNTU.net college fantasy football... Bud came in 6th...

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