Returning To The Spot Carly Crashed...

In todays video we return to the spot Carly landed after she crashed at the Cottage Grove Speedway at the Freedom Cup.
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[@TannerHolmes]

Just to clarify, their was an ambulance and EMT’s on site. They had to call for more assistance and for the jaws of life.

[@flashyaims2468]

Guaranteed thats why the outlaws don't go there

[@Tryden2024]

Hey tanner I'm a teenager looking to get into dirt racing is there any tips or help that you can give me please and thank you.

[@woofyw.2703]

I agree 1000% with you that a proper catch fence should be put in all around turns 1 & 2 . However the far bigger question is how in the **** did the track get any kind of insurance coverage with a hazard like that being there ???? -

[@mikepriceup]

Jason Johnson crashed into a catch fence back in 2020 and we all how that turned out. My thought is remove the trees put in a culvert and fill that hole/creek bed in with dirt with a soft tire wall beyond that. So thankful she's going to ok with alot of prayer and time she will get there. God bless Carly and tanner. 22c 18t

[@tulahiggs4514]

Totally agree, something needs to be done. I've been around southern Indiana race tracks all my life, never have I seen anything that dangerous. God was with Carly no doubt. She should get the win and the championship, she was leading with 2 laps to go, red flag stopped the race. Please tell me they didn't restart the race! How's mom and dad doing ? All of you are still in my prayers.

[@Hailfire97]

@@mikepriceup not sure that's a perfect idea either; You'd have seen her end up in the campground instead. The way her car was flipping I think she'd have vaulted any barrier under 10 feet tall, and hitting anything hard enough to arrest her quickly could be the same (or worse) result as here. If she actually did clip the tree, that might have been the only thing that slowed her down from jumping the trench as it was. Someone said NHRA netting and while that might be the safest option, it would work only if they could string it up right. An actual fence either wouldn't have enough give to cushion the impact, or have been too soft and tangled around the frame. 15-foot-tall wall of tires is nice and all, but would be difficult to install properly. Outside of that, I can think of a Knoxville wall which would likely be too sturdy here, or a giant dirt mound which the car probably would have just climbed over. The only solution would be to get rid of the runoff area and pen it in (which would change the approach to turn 1 entirely) or get rid of the seldom-used campground and let cars go off into the field like Lernerville.

[@oldscuba]

@@tulahiggs4514 I totally agree she wasn't leading the race, she was owning it... Carly has to be one of the smoothest drivers I've seen in years..

[@stevesimonds7837]

@@mikepriceup that was back in 2018 and where he hit the billboards there was no fence and now they have a fence in front of the billboards.

[@marvinallen9197]

I agree a catch fence slows the momentum, a wall could bounce a car back into the track and or be too abrupt stop causing more damage to the driver. Thanks Tanner!! Keep doing what you do ,it's why we are here.

[@deanbanks3392]

The major tracks have catch fences primarily for the protection of the fans but they are also used for the protection of the drivers. Cottage Grove should NOT hold another race until some kind of protective barrier is installed to protect the drivers in that turn from the creek bottom. My opinion is that a catch fence would be the best solution.

[@zitterich76]

would not help..I been around sprint car racing all my life, dating back to the 1980's. Devils Bowl has the large TREES off turns 1 and 2 with no wall, and no fence, the cars often flip off into the trees, thats the mystique of Devils Bowl, and its one of the favorite of all the OUTLAW tracks. Also note, DEVILS BOWL is also built on a side of a hill, with the back stretch higher than the front stretch, so drivers are going up hill in turns 1 and 2 with the trees close by while they go down hill in turns 3 and 4 down to the front stretch. Anyone getting tangled and flippign off of turn 1 at Devils Bowl ends up in the trees.

[@matchthat5053]

Tanner I know you love Caly and I have come to love you both. You kids have had a bad month of racing. Hug Carly and continue to be there for her. My opinion Carly won the Race. What really matters is she heal before racing again. Tell her she is a hero to the Riverside Speedway Fans. Sending best wishes and our love.

[@georgeholmes1837]

Hi Tanner thank you for the journey that injured Carly,(get better soon young lady.) .As a former senior official in motor sport the first thing spring to mind is, was the track checked for safety of the competitors and danger spots rectified.For sure a safety fence and crash barrier should be erected in that area before any more accidents are allowed to happen. Driver safety comes first.

[@judyhead4595]

You’re absolutely right Tanner, they need a 15-20 foot high catch fence 15 feet or so from the tree line. I hope no one has to go through what Carly endured that night. So glad that she’s able to be up and mobile as much as possible. Praying for a full and speedy recovery. Mike

[@logansmith3434]

This still scares me, I hope she is recovering well. I can't wait to see you guys race soon.

[@stiffiejohnson1822]

First I'm so glad Carly is ok and getting healthy Second I wanna thank u for taking me and all ur fans along for this ride called Sprint Car Life Third driver's should voice their opinion's about safety concerns at that track with Carly's voice being the loudest the other drivers should have ur back just in case u gotta park em for a night Lastly u and Carly and ur Mom and Dad and let's not forget any other brother's or sister's u have are just genuine good hearted loving people it's wonderful to see Thank u Holmes family & racing 18T 22C ❤️

[@jamespenland693]

Tanner totally agree with catch fence! Mind boggling Cottage Grove hasn’t had a catastrophic crash! Not that Carly’s wasn’t! Just got back from Eldora and I know driver safety as well as fan safety is paramount. I would never race there again until proper fencing is installed! Love your content! You guys need to come Over to Ohio again! Would love to have you! Get well Carly! You guys are in our prayers!

[@rvhorizons2528]

Definitely need some type of catch fence to prevent that from happening again. Tanner, my opinion that frame should not ever be used again. You should cut it up in small pieces autograph each piece and sell it to your fans so you can buy a new frame. Again just my opinion. Also, do not reuse those torsion bars they have been stressed out too much. Thanks for the update.

[@randomracer3460]

Yeeeesss

[@liamsvideos2147]

or cut front off and use as sim rig

[@tulahiggs4514]

That's a great idea, take the bad and turn it into something good.

[@jacefreeman8616]

And to add to what they said make sure you send that steering gear in to get freshened after a crash that hard

[@dustinbright2970]

If not a catch fence maybe tractor tires? It takes one accident to fix something that no one knew that could possibly be a problem. Nothing on Cottage grove whatsoever, but you have to protect your drivers. We had an incident at Bakersfield speedway where two cars caught on fire they did not have the proper fire extinguisher by the next race they had the proper equipment needed to race.

[@lieutenantcliff]

That is incredible that she wasn't hurt more than she was. She definitely had a Guardian Angel that night, thank god!!! I don't even think a catch fence would of stopped her because she was cooking down the straight away and she had so much forward momentum. Maybe something like drag racing has at the end of their tracks like netting to snag a car and keep it from going any further. Still, great to hear she's getting better. ✌

[@wolfpacva]

There is no reason that the track should not have a catch fence. Some tracks just dont care about the drivers safety. Carly is so lucky glad she will be ok.

[@johncarter1137]

I'm kind of surprised you said 911 had to be called to get an ambulance to the track. When I raced back in the day, there was always an ambulance on standby at the track, whether it was drag racing or oval track racing.

[@TannerHolmes]

I misspoke on that, they had an ambulance on site and EMT’s but more assiantance was called and for the jaws of life. My error👍🏻

[@kenlutz6307]

They definitely need to add a catch fence. Glad to see Carly is up and around. Even though I have only met both you and Carly once at Attica after watching your you tube channels it like we know you and your team. Thanks Tanner for updating us and hope Carly heals fast.

[@realitychexks]

Awesome job Tanner. True journalism is reporting everything always, good, bad and ugly. Thank you for not sugar coating this journey. Major respect and thank you for taking us along. You're awesome and speedy recovery to your sis!

[@KBM87b]

I find what happend to carly unfathomable, because in nz every and I mean every singular track has a wall going all the way around the track and the cars get in and out through a gate with is like a wall but you can open it. (Wall in my eyes means concrete wall + a catch fence) so I think thre does need to be a wall there.

[@fresnokidsr]

Thank you Tanner for this video. It is really cool to get a look at that spot in the day time. It sure does give a whole new perspective as to what the 22c and Carly went through that night. Also it can maybe reaffirm the appreciation for how well built and safe that the chassis of sprint and midget cars are. May y'all have a good one. Have fun take care

[@robertcharles1026]

Thanks for the update there Tanner, it is a real eye opener, when you see where she ended up. Hopefully the track owners will do something with that corner.

[@nonyobiz7741]

I know dirt tracks struggle to stay open because of expenses, but i hope they decide to put some type of fencing there, obviously that is an accident waiting to happen and next time the driver might not be so lucky

[@woofyw.2703]

^That catch fence should of been there from the start I 'm not sure how long the track has been in place tho .

[@oldscuba]

They need to go with a safety fence the odds would be in favor of the driver. With that said I've never seen a fence that a Sprint Car couldn't clear. Stay strong Carly..

[@rodneybrewer2327]

I just found you kids on you tube I really enjoy you kids, Your both very talented 20 years ago I raced Limited late model for 7 years winning 5 championships and then it just got to be financially to much . Our local track closed and I didn't have time to travel. But you kids have brought back a lot of fun memories and I thank you for in . From your new fan Thanks

[@caleketter3014]

Lol, that was my TikTok comment he responded to!! Also I’m so glad to hear Carly is doing better! I enjoy watching you both race and can’t wait to see you guys get back to it!

[@briankbender5757]

Thank you for the updates

[@Jamo526]

Definitely need some sort of catch fence there. The distance down just adds to the damage that can be done. As well as the larger trees aren't going to move much. Tracks without an outside catch fence have such a disadvantage of injury to drivers in the event of a major crash like that. As you said, even her getting caught in a chain link fence would have probably averted her injuries. Yeah she might have had some small injuries but not as severe. Cause it looks like she hit that large tree up high in the right rear and that's what folded it in on her. Glad she is healing up tho. Great job to all the first responders and everyone that helped her get out of the car safely and timely.

[@almoody7155]

my dad went off into that creek in the 50's in a '36 ford and my brother went off into that creek in the 80's in a winged super stock. Thankfully they both stayed on their wheels

[@rogerooyendyk5442]

You said it buddy they need to put a fence up. Over here in Australia all our speedways have a fence all round the tracks. I've noticed over the years of watching us speedway there is a fair few tracks with only fencing around the spectators areas and open the remainder of the track. But like you also said it could have been alot worse and it is good to see her up and about even if she has to wear that back brace for a bit

[@avalanchefishing5725]

Her going down in there brought it to light, and it might be a blessing to save someone else’s life in the future, need a fence out there.

[@TannerHolmes]

100 percent!

[@gen2-x364]

Catch fence for sure. Not knowing that area maybe even putting a culvert in there for water run-off and leveling it to be even with the race track.

[@ryanfoley9999]

Tanner I'll tell you luckily there's a wing on the car a big cusion.

[@allencheck501]

Thank you tanner, hope carly is getting better and better everyday!

[@evanstevens2525]

That turn needs a catch fence. If you remove the tress and you have someone with a stuck throttle they could go right into the spectator parking. Super dangerous!

[@tfatcher]

Most definitely a catch fence as a barrier to that gully is needed. You may recall Attica Raceway in OH (you turned 18 there in 2021!) has a similar wide run-off area in turns 1 & 2. And while I never seen a car hit the catch fence which is well back, it will stop a car in a never ending rollover. When the 22C started that end over end roll I thought she'd end up in that Cottage Grove run-off area, similar to when her engine blew last year and she exited the track in the same area but on her wheels. I don't recall if that was Cottage Grove though. Thanks for sharing the video. Deuces! ✌✌

[@ronedington2758]

From the scaring on that tree, I'd say she definitely hit it. There shouldn't be trees of that size anywhere close to the outside of a race track, let alone, a track with no catch fence. Glad she is doing well, Race On Racers!

[@stratostatic]

Many years ago I got to know some old guys that raced sprint cars back in the 1950s and 60s. No roll cages. They had some pretty horrific crash stories. I also recall a story about a car leaving the track and becomimg wedged in a tree about ten feet off the ground.

[@CurtisBarros]

I agree they need to put a catch fence there... Her hitting that tree and falling could of been the difference of her condition.. if there was a fence there.

[@dougscott8161]

Thanks for the update on Carly's crash, Tanner, sometime the scene looks more terrifying in the daylight when you can see every thing around you. Carly definitely was in God's Hands during her wreck.Still praying for her rapid and total recovery. I agree that Cottage Grove should at least install a tall catch fence and probably clear out some of those trees and underbrush. God Bless and stay safe.

[@dwayne1655]

Definitely need an extension to the fence. The crash area reminds me of one that happened at Bathurst Australia back in the 80s, dick Johnson clipped the wall and it sent him into the trees and down the side of the mountain. Its worth looking up to watch

[@RegularJoes]

Doesn't need a wall there, just a catch fence. Fence on front stretch needs raised and go over track. Exit at turn 3 needs a lot more protection. Drivers need to get together and tell track they're not racing until safety improvements are made. I always used to check out new tracks for safety before I'd race. There was one track, drove 4 hours to get to, checked it out, was super sketchy, didn't race, just drove home. Safety 1st. Continued thoughts for Carly's improvements

[@ChrisCards]

That fence and lack thereof is why the WoO stopped going there.

[@carlgruver695]

I Remember back 1n 1972 at Riverside Speedway a very similar wreck happened but the track did have a small fence where the car went over but a lot bigger drop i think it was 120ft down that driver died he also hit trees etc.

[@clipzy9984]

Amazing to see you wearing my home track racing shirt I’m at attica every Friday

[@eltoro6688]

Our local dirttrack has a three or four foot concrete retaining wall with a 15' to 20' catchfence on top with the top third angled back onto the racing surface. Said retaining wall is backed up on the outside by a full-height dirt berm for reinforcement. I've seen cars with and without fenders go head on into the front stretch guard wall hard enough to crack the concrete and displace the dirt berm!!! This track used to use wooden guardwalls on the outside of the track and 3-rail armco on the inside rail. Saw MANY cars go through those fences and rails.

[@eltoro6688]

BTW, GET WELL SOON MS. CARLY!!!!!!!!!

[@billanderson6826]

Well I know that no retaining wall and catch fence on that end of the track has probably saved a lot of racers money without having to make major repairs but...Should the right instance occur where a car goes flipping off the corner, that big cell tower could also create a big issue. Time to not only put a catch fence at that end of the track but also install a wall to keep the cars in the racing surface area. Just my 2 cents worth.....

[@farmbilt]

Years ago a gentleman crashed at a local track and landed 15-18 feet off the ground stuck in a tree.. whole car stuck in the tree.. took them awhile to get him out safely and get the car down..He kept saying get me down.... Praying for you Carly..

[@tomreid15]

I’m baffled that tracks can get away with this. The lack of track safety in the US is ridiculous. Awkward wall angles, no outside wall. Australia have extremely safe facilities compared 😕

[@tomreid15]

What’s the risk you would take. Safety or cheap out on the facility? 🤷‍♂️

[@johncalla2151]

@@tomreid15 In some cases it's not about being cheap there's just literally not enough money.

[@keithbeenblossom7380]

I love watching you and your sister race and speedy recovery Carly

[@Greyson.Kyler429]

I've been to tracks that doesn't have catch fences at all. Port Royal Speedway only has a fence on the front stretch, the turn 1 and 2 has a giant wall just in case a car flips into the air to prevent from flying into the parking lot and taking out fans vehicles. Turns 3 and 4 has a giant net to prevent a car from flying into some woods and the pits, the back stretch just has a wall and a little chain link fence on the other side of it. I've heard stories of cars plowing through walls out of control, cars flying into trees and catching fire and jumping the wall and landing outside the speedway. That accident was a close call and something should be done about it now, not next season, not if it happens again but right this instance. Here's what I would do, I would put up a tall net like I mentioned and place it along the wood line so just in case a car slides off the track it won't fall into creek but stay on that run off in turns one and two.

[@jacobhespe8821]

I broke my t1-t9 and have 2 rods and 14 screws that happened in 2015 and i can say this it does get better I can do everything thing that I used to so I can say it dose get better hope she gets better soon

[@teresagoodwin7458]

Tanner you are truly the BEST Brother EVER!!! It's obvious that Y'ALL share a love for each other and it's AWESOME that you are Biggest cheerleader and I know she is also your biggest cheerleader too. I agree that a new catch fence is mandatory for driver safety!! ALWAYS SAFETY FIRST 💯 MILLION PERCENT 🙏🙏🙏 CONTINUING TO SEND Y'ALL HEALING HUGS, LOVE AND PRAYERS 🤗❤🙏🙏🙏 PRAYING FOR COMPLETE HEALING NOW IN GOD'S HOLY NAME I HUMBLY 🙏 PRAY 🙏 🙏 Thanks for sharing another update. Praying for you, your sister and Y'ALL'S FAMILY 🙏🙏🙏

[@cyclingbutterbean]

Calistoga used to have a very bad reputation for crashes that left the race track. Surrounded by trees, and they were not small trees. That all went away when they completely redid the catch fence. There was a pond in turn 4 and low and behold a car DID end up upside down in it. Driver got out okay but didn't smell too good. Not sure if we'll ever see racing at Calistoga again. It is a beautiful setting for a wicked fast track. I sure hope they'll figure it out. Tanner you'd love that place!

[@deandavis5820]

Definitely a catch fence. I will pray for Carlie . Hope she recovers soon God bless

[@bradenetchison2]

Been a few cars that landed in the creek back there, my dad was one of them back in the late 80s - early 90s

[@TannerHolmes]

That is crazy…..

[@unclebones2488]

Thanks Tanner prayers for Carly continue

[@beancounter8079]

Fremont Speedway uses large foam blocks in front of the walls in the corners. They could put guardrails and fencing with blocks. Guardrails will give where concrete walls don't.

[@empty3264]

Hello Tanner, First of all glad Carly didn't get any more injuries then what she got. But the main question I have is where do you usually aquire your sprint car frames and panels?

[@tomreid15]

He uses KPC chassis. Not sure about pannels

[@jerrycampbell6181]

100 percent agree with you, the track could have liability if a fan were in that area for some reason ! But most of all just for the safety of those drivers that have an accident or loose brakes / throttle stick ! I didn't realize there was no fence on that end of track ! If it happened once it could happen again ! I would not want it on my hart that someone got hurt or worse , knowing the potential is their !!! Thank You Tanner for the video an update ! GOD BLESS Y'ALL !!!

[@Richard-nd7qe]

I drove a sprint car back in the fifties and we did not even have a roll bar on the cars back then much less a Roll cage. The retaining walls were too low and if you hit it sideways the car would flip over the wall most of the time and as the car rolled it would mash the driver under the car. I was fortunate to not roll the car that I drove. Good luck young man I enjoy watching you race.

[@gregtriplett2458]

I'm an Australian sprint car fan. I'm amazed at how unsafe that track is. My local speedway has a 3 foot concrete wall all around on top of that 15 foot catch fence. The catch fence has braced pipe posts and 10 strands of continuous heavy wire rope all the way around and filled in with mesh. 10 feet behind that is another pipe and mesh fence about 10 feet high to keep the spectators back from the primary catch fence. A track like Cottage Grove would not be able to get any insurance cover in Australia.

[@tomreid15]

Mate I’m from Australia and completely agree with you. Some Facilities in America blow my mind how unsafe they are. And are you talking about Warrnambool and how safe it’s facilities are?

[@gregtriplett2458]

@@tomreid15 Yes indeed. My favourite piece of dirt.

[@tomreid15]

@@gregtriplett2458 simply the best track!

[@williamyoung6677]

Love the Attica t-shirt!

[@magillanz]

part of the issue with the USA tracks is there seems to be no regulations on fencing and safety etc. here all tracks need a licence to operate, which makes them cover things like the walls, fences, safety equipment/people. The thing the track operator needs to consider is how open to law suits they are.

[@domcroop9688]

They should up a wall barrier that’s high enough just alittle bit so the top of the sprint car wing is just peaking over cause that’s how it is up there in New York at Ransomville Speedway in Ransomville New York they have wall barriers around turn 1 2 3 and 4 to help to not cause big accidents like that. But Tanner I’m glad ur sister Carly is getting better and better each day

[@ryanfoley9999]

They should do a big fence with thick poles at Eldora...

[@ryanfoley9999]

Sorry like Eldora

[@Joshua_McClain]

I just don’t understand why there isn’t a catch fence in that spot. That is a massive drop, and nothing is preventing cars from crashing down in that creek.

[@jeffomspaugh6691]

I said it in the other video I couldn't believe that was wide open without a catch fence. I didn't realize until this video they didn't have firefighters with the jaws on site during the races. That's not acceptable and totally negligence of the promoter. Unbelievable.

[@TannerHolmes]

Their was an ambulance on site. Just the jaws was needed so more assistance showed up.

[@jeffomspaugh6691]

@@TannerHolmes I feel strongly that rescue equipment should be available at all race tracks regardless of what classes are running. Sometimes seconds count.

[@team2fast678]

Yea I agree on a catch fence around turns 1 and 2

[@jasonlong3929]

So glad shes ok the track should diff look at a high fence there

[@byfieldracing10b14]

You know it’s bad when a car goes off the Track I remember at Boone in 2015 when a modified went off the track and landed upside down in a tree he was also injured (He was ok) glad Carly’s ok and recovering well hope for a speedy recovery and can’t wait to see her back on the track

[@jasonlavere5071]

I'd say a catch fence should help, but my friend who raced sprint cars in high school cleared a fence and crossed a 4 lane highway when her throttle stuck. Honestly, I think it's probably a good time for the track evaluate all their fences and runoff areas. The front stretch fence doesn't look like much. Sprint cars are really unique in that they are open wheels and light. It doesn't take much to send you flying. They definitely can't let that happen again. Hopefully they have lessons learned and they will implement them.

[@curbshoppin]

You all have a lot to be thankful for it could have been much worse. Hopefully the track takes note and puts a catch fence up in that area to make it much safer 🏁

[@timlyons9135]

Thanks Tanner Yes I agree catch fence

[@jameslink1660]

Steve Kinser flue off turn 1 years ago definitely need a catch fence there glad she is feeling better and ready to get back in the car soon

[@TannerHolmes]

I did see that, it was bad….

[@benjaminrizzo6573]

Don't forget! Catch fences are used alot in racing and the fence was designed to save the fans! Catch fences throw the cars back into the track for even more chance of desaster!😩 if there's a area to clean up and can be used for a softer landing pad ......a lane outside of speedway!! They use chopped up sneakers for ground bedding at horse shows!!! So why not make a bed of that around the land not used!! Clean IT up and all work together so the track doesn't have the total cost!! And when another driver happens to hit that same spot!!! WHICH WE ALL KNOW THEY WILL!😧..... THEY then Tanner Holmes! Can have the out look you are always deeply trying to explain!❤.......YOUR A FANTASTIC RACING FAMILY ! ..showing all how it really goes!!!! Keep up the great work you all do!🇺🇸🏁😎👊

[@tracyjones6284]

Catch fencing with cables to prevent what happened to Carly from happening again.

[@jasonoverton1106]

Ya they should definitely put a catch fence on that whole stretch of woods and creek to insure no one else can hit those big trees or fall down another 10 feet into a rock bottom creek.

[@shanedevlin6097]

That's crazy no guardrail or catch fence not safe. Has anyone else ever gone down that hill.

[@troygroomes104]

Catch fence needed. How much is it for 1 of your and your sisters shirts with shipping & handling?

[@dannyneihart1821]

Thank god for the safety features on those cars. Hopefully they continue to improve on safety. I agree they need to do something. It seems like a car gains speed after leaving the track. The best to all of you.

[@richardmourdock2719]

Though it seems to defy physics, cars do actually gain speed in accidents like this. The energy being held by the friction of the tires to the ground is released when they are airborne and for a few seconds, that energy is converted into increased speed as the atmosphere offers less resistance to the same amount of energy the track's friction has just released. Same occurs if a car slides off a road into wet grass.

[@dustinparis2396]

they need a catch fence. and to rename the turn 1 creek, carly's creek. nice see carly doing well.

[@TannerHolmes]

I think they should name it!

[@racerdad6455]

That track needs to lay a couvert pipe and cover up that section of creek. Also need to add more wall and fencing in T1 so a car flipping down the straight hits that section of wall and keeps the cars on the racetrack. A slight turn right to exit the track around this new wall/fencing. Again super relieved that Carly is going to be 100% again soon!!! Let’s go Carly🏁

[@gokarting1018]

There needs to be something there imagine if a kid was in that creek during the accident that could’ve been real bad

[@dirtworxphotography245]

Definitely a wall like knoxville. I mean insurance should make them. Not only did a racer get hurt but what if a car clears through all the trees into the fan parking and hits a person. Fan and driver safety at risk.

[@delmarcunningham4516]

All crashes are scary. Hopefully they put up a catch fence so nobody else ends up there. Praying for Carly and family and friends for quick recovery. Thank God there wasn't any water in the creek. PRAYERS.

[@chrisheinen9628]

Please keep everyone informed on what Cottage Grove does going forward.

[@mdfury7192]

Tanner I mentioned in the last post that that track needs a fence and you agreed. Is there not any safety protocols put in place to prevent this kinda thing?

[@joshmeans1008]

I work at a go kart track and we had an accident like Carly’s but no injuries we put a catch fence up

[@joshshuman721]

That speedway needs to make some immediate changes. That is absolutely insane.

[@aslamb6489]

Tanner there is a RACE TRACK not to far from me here in Little Rock Arkansas it is called I 30 Speedway and they have a little bit of the same scenario nthere at I 30 and ironically it is in the same turn TURN 1 wahat they did is put up a bunch of wover FENCE WIRE I mean big FENCE WIRE and WOVE it all together for the same reason as what happened to Carly except a Sprint Car actually Flipped there once and ended up in the TURN PIT BLEACHERS and plus knocked them down so they could put a lot of woven FENCE WIRE and Retainer Cables there to hold those Cars back and keep them from going into that Creek and out of the drop off in that Creek so that is one way to handle that problem and it would not cost them as much as someone's life or a heafty LAW SUIT

[@TannerHolmes]

That seems like it could be a good soution!

[@libertarianman69]

Is there not an onsite ambulance and fire truck?

[@crewmember531]

Absolutely ridiculous that track has no catch fence or safety precautions in place to keep you from that creek. Glad she had an angel riding shotgun with her. Dear Cottage Grove Speedway, these are the drivers and talent that allow you to make a profit ,support your business and make your race track sustainable. Please support and take care of the people that take care of you. What's a quarter million dollar investment compared to someone's life. We are our brother and sister's keeper no matter what the case. Great Job Team Holmes. Praying for Carly. As a father your parents should be really proud. Class act's the both of you.

[@markwatkins5416]

At the end of the day, racing teams have the final vote over safety at the track. If a track can't put up a catch fence, racers really don't need to be there. A team has the responsibility to assess safety teams, fencing and track condition, then decide if the potential of a lifetime of paralysis is worth racing for a couple of bucks.

[@potatospaceaviator2955]

3:19 bro that kid is like: 😳

[@Warwick3511]

Is the halo a area in the roll cage designed to be cut away? I understand NHRA has some ting similar around the doors where it can be removed quickly.

[@TannerHolmes]

Yes they can be cut away. It’s meant to protect the driver from the top

[@kartracer5g229]

I know how hard it is to stay home when you want to race but if a track doesn't care about its fans and drivers enough to have ems and rescue on standby at the track then you should avoid racing there... it's a huge liability for you and the track honestly

[@richardmourdock2719]

Preach it! Well said.

[@kartracer5g229]

@@richardmourdock2719 I've left a track or two in my time and wasted the gas and time because they didn't have the proper safety precautions in place .. racing isn't worth losing your life or being crippled

[@toddrunion2]

Not to sound negative, but good luck getting a small track to do a safety improvement for a rare if not almost freak crash. If that spot was a regular collection spot for crashed cars, then you might be able to sway the track owner to correct it. I have been going to races since the late 60's. I even raced for 6 seasons at Star Speedway back in the 90's. Sat in the grandstands for many years and worked on a few different pit crews too. I witnessed a similar crash happen at Star back in the early 90's. Their front stretch wall extends out away from the racing surface for @ 80 yards as it keeps cars from hitting their equipment building. Due to similar tree and heavy vegetation growth, where the wall ends there is also a hidden drop off almost identical to this one you show. OF the thousands of hours I spent at Star Speedway, I only ever saw 1 car go flying out there. It was a winged Midget car that caught a wheel with another driver, and it flipped violently over that embankment. Neither the flag man or anyone in the tower saw it happen. It was probably @ 2 laps before someone in the stands got the flag man's attention to what happened, and then the driver who fortunately did not get hurt popped up out of the woods. Took 2 wreckers close to 45 minutes to retrieve that car out of there. Was really torn up. To this day nothing has been done to correct that spot. I've known of a handful of different drivers that got hurt racing that tried to sue tracks over what they felt was unsafe areas. Every one of those suits got tossed out due to the nature of potential danger that comes with racing.

[@ericrickert3045]

My guess is the track management is planning to modify that part of the track. I’m glad Carly is on the mend and you both are staying positive about this

[@chrisspivey3248]

Terre Haute, Indiana had arnco installed above the wall like Knoxville. That would probably be the safest option. Chain link ain't the greatest. Its not cheap. But I-beam reinforced arnco would not protrude into the cockpit. Carly may have still been banged up, but stopped that car from leaving the racetrack. Bless the Holmes family. Get well soon Carly.

[@flybypaul6408]

Glad she is okay, and I was amazed when I first saw it that there was no fence. Needs to be addressed and I am surprised the track owner hasn’t already started clearing it up. On a side note, is that the real animal house car (Delta house) in the background?

[@benjaminrizzo6573]

I'm very happy to see Carlys doing good!! Tracks have to be more safety minded! Fence poles with nothing crossing the top is a issue!! Billboards are also a issue! Tracks should have a safety net area!!! All around track!! I've been to Williams grove! Selingsgrove...Linclon ....watching cars leave the track! Again just glad she's ok!!

[@larryprobus3263]

Great comments TH….