C7 ZR1 Pace car crash at belle isle Grand Prix
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twotwoturbo
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Ouch
derbydad276
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yup thats gonna leave a mark
mustangmike6996
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I feel bad for that guy. No way he's gonna live it down in the office
DBK
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On the one hand, definitely not my favorite guy, so...haha.
On the other hand, that is super cringeworthy, and you have to feel embarrassed for the guy. Drive enough fast shit long enough, you'll eventually fuck up somehow. It's just not every day it happens in your flagship product, across from your WHQ, on national TV, causing a 34 minute delay of an IndyCar race. :lol:
On the other hand, that is super cringeworthy, and you have to feel embarrassed for the guy. Drive enough fast shit long enough, you'll eventually fuck up somehow. It's just not every day it happens in your flagship product, across from your WHQ, on national TV, causing a 34 minute delay of an IndyCar race. :lol:
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DBK
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Lots of race classes without ABS. GTE-Pro/GTLM cars don't have ABS, but they let the AM class run it.
Is this related to the crash?!?!>>>https://eparisextra.com/regional-news/gm-first-responder/
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Firefighters, Police and EMT/Paramedic Verification will be obtained by using the First Responder ID to verify program eligibility. Those listed above will be able to obtain an Authorization Code for the discounts. They should bring the authorization code and a copy of their driver’s license with the license number redacted to the dealership.
The program also includes 911 Dispatchers which can create an account at www.gmfirstresponderdiscount.com by clicking on “XXXX”. Once they have created an account they will be able to receive their authorization code. Dispatchers should bring the code, a copy of their driver’s license and the license plate number redacted to the dealership. They will also need to provide a copy of a valid and current year 911 training and education document, or 911 card that contains the participant’s full name.
A new vehicle discount for first responders was launched today by General Motors.
The program offers a discount (GM Supplier Price) to eligible first responders and will include Chevrolet, Buick and GMC. The program is open to paid or volunteer Firefighters, Police, Sheriff/Sheriff’s Deputies, Correctional Officers, State Troopers, Federal Law Enforcement Officers, EMT/Paramedics and 911 Dispatchers.
“We proud to announce this exciting addition to our impressive roster of discount programs,” said the company in a press release.
Firefighters, Police and EMT/Paramedic Verification will be obtained by using the First Responder ID to verify program eligibility. Those listed above will be able to obtain an Authorization Code for the discounts. They should bring the authorization code and a copy of their driver’s license with the license number redacted to the dealership.
The program also includes 911 Dispatchers which can create an account at www.gmfirstresponderdiscount.com by clicking on “XXXX”. Once they have created an account they will be able to receive their authorization code. Dispatchers should bring the code, a copy of their driver’s license and the license plate number redacted to the dealership. They will also need to provide a copy of a valid and current year 911 training and education document, or 911 card that contains the participant’s full name.
WhiteHawk
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Reuss has the highest driver rating you can get at GM which includes 150 mph on the circle track, Nurburgring and MRC, (Milford Road Course). Maybe he forgot traction control was off? These modern cars with traction control and ABS are normally pretty hard to wipe out, even with crazy horsepower.
-Geoff
-Geoff
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Looks like there was a small crest and when the suspension unloaded, he over-steered into the wall. Also, maybe he was trying to "Find new roads"? LOL
dline
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https://sports.yahoo.com/gm-exec-wrecked-pace-car-issues-apology-184009483.html
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Mark L. Reuss is the current Executive Vice President of Global Product Development, Purchasing and Supply Chain at General Motors. In 2001 he was appointed executive director of the Performance Division, then executive director of Global Vehicle Integration, Safety and Virtual Development in 2005, and held the position of President of General Motors North America from 2009 until 2013.[1][2]
Later he served as chairman and managing director of Holden, the Australasian General Motors (GM) operation from February 1, 2008 until September 1, 2009, overseeing GM's Australasian operations and is a director on the GM Asia Pacific Strategy Board.[3][4]
Reuss was the vehicle line executive in charge of the highly criticized and unsuccessful Pontiac Aztek and Buick Rendezvous. However, he was praised for his tenure in the early 2010s for leading product development.
From September 1, 2009, Alan Batey took over his position as Reuss returned to the GM in the United States as a senior product development director.
Mark's father was Lloyd E. Reuss, former president at GM from 1990 to 1992. He received an undergraduate degree from Vanderbilt University in 1986 and an MBA from Duke University's Fuqua School of Business in 1990.
Pace Car Incident[edit]
On June 3, 2018, Reuss crashed the Corvette ZR1 pace car that he was driving in the first corner of the first pace lap of the second race at the 2018 Detroit Grand Prix, leading to a 27 minute delay in the start of the race.[5] Reuss and passenger Mark Sandy were uninjured.[6] The following day, Reuss issued this apology on his Facebook page:
“ I want to thank you all for your well wishes today. I am ok. I have driven this course many many many times. I have paced this race in the wet, cold, hot, and calm. On Z06's, Grand Sports, and other things. It is never a casual thing for me, but an honor to be asked. Today I let down my friends, my family, Indycar, our city and my company. Sorry does not describe it. I want to thank our engineers for providing me the safety I know is the best in the world. ”
— https://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/2018/06/04/reuss-crash-no-excuses/671229002/
Replays of the crash show the back end of the car coming around as Reuss exits the corner where he crashed, leading many, including IndyCar driver Will Power, to believe that the traction control was off on the car.[7] However, General Motors issued this statement immediately following the crash:
“ We are thankful that there were no serious injuries. Both the pace car driver and the series official were taken to the infield care center, where they were checked, cleared, and released.
It is unfortunate that this incident happened. Many factors contributed, including weather and track conditions. The car's safety systems performed as expected.
”
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Mark L. Reuss is the current Executive Vice President of Global Product Development, Purchasing and Supply Chain at General Motors. In 2001 he was appointed executive director of the Performance Division, then executive director of Global Vehicle Integration, Safety and Virtual Development in 2005, and held the position of President of General Motors North America from 2009 until 2013.[1][2]
Later he served as chairman and managing director of Holden, the Australasian General Motors (GM) operation from February 1, 2008 until September 1, 2009, overseeing GM's Australasian operations and is a director on the GM Asia Pacific Strategy Board.[3][4]
Reuss was the vehicle line executive in charge of the highly criticized and unsuccessful Pontiac Aztek and Buick Rendezvous. However, he was praised for his tenure in the early 2010s for leading product development.
From September 1, 2009, Alan Batey took over his position as Reuss returned to the GM in the United States as a senior product development director.
Mark's father was Lloyd E. Reuss, former president at GM from 1990 to 1992. He received an undergraduate degree from Vanderbilt University in 1986 and an MBA from Duke University's Fuqua School of Business in 1990.
Pace Car Incident[edit]
On June 3, 2018, Reuss crashed the Corvette ZR1 pace car that he was driving in the first corner of the first pace lap of the second race at the 2018 Detroit Grand Prix, leading to a 27 minute delay in the start of the race.[5] Reuss and passenger Mark Sandy were uninjured.[6] The following day, Reuss issued this apology on his Facebook page:
“ I want to thank you all for your well wishes today. I am ok. I have driven this course many many many times. I have paced this race in the wet, cold, hot, and calm. On Z06's, Grand Sports, and other things. It is never a casual thing for me, but an honor to be asked. Today I let down my friends, my family, Indycar, our city and my company. Sorry does not describe it. I want to thank our engineers for providing me the safety I know is the best in the world. ”
— https://www.detroitnews.com/story/business/autos/2018/06/04/reuss-crash-no-excuses/671229002/
Replays of the crash show the back end of the car coming around as Reuss exits the corner where he crashed, leading many, including IndyCar driver Will Power, to believe that the traction control was off on the car.[7] However, General Motors issued this statement immediately following the crash:
“ We are thankful that there were no serious injuries. Both the pace car driver and the series official were taken to the infield care center, where they were checked, cleared, and released.
It is unfortunate that this incident happened. Many factors contributed, including weather and track conditions. The car's safety systems performed as expected.
”
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YLWFVR
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Lol. Thought the same. GM PR dept trying to over compensate.