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(Message started by: Racer1_NC on Aug 20^th, 2004, 11:47am)

Title: Racing tragedy.
Post by Racer1_NC on Aug 20^th, 2004, 11:47am

THOMPSON, Conn. (AP) -- Race car driver Tom Baldwin was killed in a crash at Thompson International Speedway during a Featherlite modified race.

Baldwin, 57, of Moriches, N.Y., is the father of Tommy Baldwin Jr., the crew chief for Nextel Cup rookie star Kasey Kahne. The elder Baldwin died at Hubbard Hospital in Webster, Mass., after Thursday night's accident.

Tommy Baldwin Sr. tried to avoid a collision with several cars coming out of a turn, state police said. His car went into the infield and struck three cement blocks near a light post.

State police said Baldwin's car was struck by a second car, driven by Ronald Silk, that had gone out of control and ended up in the infield. The 150-lap NASCAR race was postponed after 10 laps because of the accident and late hour.

Police said they would work in with NASCAR officials in the investigation. Both vehicles were taken to the state police barracks in Danielson.

Title: Re: Racing tragedy.
Post by Becky on Aug 20^th, 2004, 12:23pm

:'(

Title: Re: Racing tragedy.
Post by Leesa on Aug 20^th, 2004, 12:32pm

:'( is all I can say. My prayers are with the family and friends of Mr. Baldwin.

Title: Re: Racing tragedy.
Post by thomas on Aug 20^th, 2004, 12:46pm

It's a damn shame. :'(

Title: Re: Racing tragedy.
Post by echo on Aug 20^th, 2004, 12:52pm

Sorry to read that this accident happened. Prayers to family and friends. :'(

Title: Re: Racing tragedy.
Post by bobkip on Aug 20^th, 2004, 1:50pm

Nuts.
Kip

Title: Re: Racing tragedy.
Post by Jonny on Aug 22^nd, 2004, 11:53am

http://sports.bostonherald.com/autoRacing/view.bg?articleid=40898

Title: Re: Racing tragedy.
Post by Jonny on Aug 22^nd, 2004, 11:53am

http://sports.bostonherald.com/autoRacing/view.bg?articleid=40898