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General Category => Harness Racing => Topic started by: PineHurstPacer on May 08, 2026, 11:30:33 PM
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WOW
That was ugly
I think only 1 horse didn't go down
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Six horses down. All got up and walked off on own power. Cancelled last race. Apparently there were drivers injured.
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If a driver or multiple drivers isn't seriously hurt from that I'd be surprised. They had to cancel the last race, no drivers left.
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Viewer discretion!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmQOPBWt4l4
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David Miller sitting right behind the horse on top that .went down and started the chain reaction
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what a pileup.
hoping for the best (least bad) outcome.
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Hit the settings gear on the video. Drop it to the lowest playback speed, 0.25.
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After that poor 4 horse broke and fell, banged his face on the ground had 5 other horses pile on top of him. His driver Hanners went off the track before and didn't get piled on.
12 year old gelding.
Lifetime 263 19% $606,375
A miracle if none of those horses are badly injured.
Drivers...hope for the best, sadly all their choices, David Miller, that's a head scratcher to be there.
Man can follow his dreams, do as he likes, but you'd think his bucket list was empty and gets to walk away intact. I can't think for other people, like they can't think for me or you, but if you love your family, it's something to consider.
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Enclosed is the chart of the race!
Read the conditions of the race and the purse!
Read the 1/4 and 1/2 mile splits!
Cheapest horses on the grounds?
RACE 15 - Scioto Downs - OH - May 8, 2026*** NO CONTEST ***
Conditions: STARTERS ALLOWANCE FOR HORSES AND GELDINGS THAT HAVE STARTED IN A CLAIMING RACE OF $10,000 OR LESS ONCE IN THEIR LAST 2 STARTS OPTIONAL CLAIMING $10,000 (W/A)
Gait: Pace Purse: 9,000 Class: SA10000CL Distance: 1 mile Track Cond: FT Temp-Allow: 57-0 Off Time: 11:28 PM
HN Horse PP 1/4 1/2 3/4 Str Finish Actual LQ Odds Driver Trainer
1 On Dayboo X1 10/DIS 10/DIS NC 16.50 Chris Page Brittany Baker
2 Mcfehr 2 2/1H 4/3Q NC 70.20 Tyler Smith Trent Tharps Jr
3 Midnight Day 3 6/6H 6°/4T NC 47.30 Trevor Smith Aj Carlo
4 Braeview Bondi A 4 3°/2Q 1/1 NC *0.30 Luke Hanners Shawn Barker II
5 Rose Run Yannick 5 1/1H 3/1T NC 2.90 David Miller Heather France
6 Vintage Ace 6 7/9 7/6H NC 102.90 Kayne Kauffman Mike Polhamus
7 Win Not Lou 7 8/11 9/9 NC 62.80 Austin Hanners Chris Short
8 Outlaw Aceofspades 8 9/12H 8°/7H NC 18.80 Brett Miller Parker Smith
9 Big Kiz 9 5°/5Q 2°/1 NC 21.80 Sam Widger Roy Murphy Jr
10 Freaky Feet Beast [10 4/5Q 5/4T NC 54.00 Aaron Merriman Henry Graber Jr.
Time: 26.1 54.0 (27.4) NTR NTR Race Pool: $47,851.96
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1 On Dayboo X1 10/DIS 10/DIS NC 16.50 Chris Page Brittany Baker
2 Mcfehr 2 2/1H 4/3Q NC 70.20 Tyler Smith Trent Tharps Jr
3 Midnight Day 3 6/6H 6°/4T NC 47.30 Trevor Smith Aj Carlo
4 Braeview Bondi A 4 3°/2Q 1/1 NC *0.30 Luke Hanners Shawn Barker II
5 Rose Run Yannick 5 1/1H 3/1T NC 2.90 David Miller Heather France
6 Vintage Ace 6 7/9 7/6H NC 102.90 Kayne Kauffman Mike Polhamus
7 Win Not Lou 7 8/11 9/9 NC 62.80 Austin Hanners Chris Short
8 Outlaw Aceofspades 8 9/12H 8°/7H NC 18.80 Brett Miller Parker Smith
9 Big Kiz 9 5°/5Q 2°/1 NC 21.80 Sam Widger Roy Murphy Jr
10 Freaky Feet Beast [10 4/5Q 5/4T NC 54.00 Aaron Merriman Henry Graber Jr.
These other 7 and their horses are the ?
Tyler Smith
Trevor Smith
Luke Hanners
David Miller
Kanye Kauffman
Brett Miller
Aaron Merriman
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I hope this statement gets better from here, but it actually means nothing.
From the track's Twitter / X page:
Scioto Downs Racing
@SciotoRacing
After the accident in the 15th race - all horses walked off the track on their own.
All drivers are alert & were transported for further examination.
12:22 AM · May 9, 2026
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Fuck that was awful. I hope all is ok
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have to agree rainman
old cheap claimers (likely most with physical issues) get cooked in 26 and 54 and the horse cutting those fractions blows up
did the driver of the lead horse think he was in the open pace
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POS Shawn Barker horse caused it. Next time you send Rachel a picture with you having a gun in your mouth pull the trigger you coward. You cant deny it mother fucker she shows people everytime you do it. You worthless piece of shit
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Merriman broken ribs
D miller compound fracture
Trevor smith in pain
Tyler ? Punctured lung
Luke ok.
Thats what i been told. Cannot confirm
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David is in surgery now from what I hear
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Merriman broken ribs
D miller compound fracture
Trevor smith in pain
Tyler ? Punctured lung
Luke ok.
Thats what i been told. Cannot confirm
Thank you for the update.
Sadly for those reported with those type injuries, weeks, months, possibly over a year to heal just from that.
Tyler Smith
Trevor Smith?
Luke Hanners
David Miller
Kanye Kauffman?
Brett Miller?
Aaron Merriman
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Justin Irvine report to Scioto today. Tell Northfield to stick them 5k purses up there ass and get you some money tmbz1 tmbz1
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https://ustrottingnews.com/ohha-provides-update-on-may-8-accident-at-scioto-downs/
Anyone that has Facebook on here please provide future updates tmbz1
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Thank you for the update.
Sadly for those reported with those type injuries, weeks, months, possibly over a year to heal just from that.
Tyler Smith
Trevor Smith?
Luke Hanners
David Miller
Kanye Kauffman?
Brett Miller?
Aaron Merriman
Tyler Smith
Trevor Smith?
Luke Hanners
David Miller
Kanye Kauffman
Brett Miller?
Aaron Merriman
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Terrible tragedy. Very dangerous driving races. I hope they can mostly recover.
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Terrible tragedy. Very dangerous driving races. I hope they can mostly recover.
I'm sure you meant fully recover tmbz1
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Enclosed is the chart of the race!
Read the conditions of the race and the purse!
Read the 1/4 and 1/2 mile splits!
Cheapest horses on the grounds?
RACE 15 - Scioto Downs - OH - May 8, 2026*** NO CONTEST ***
Conditions: STARTERS ALLOWANCE FOR HORSES AND GELDINGS THAT HAVE STARTED IN A CLAIMING RACE OF $10,000 OR LESS ONCE IN THEIR LAST 2 STARTS OPTIONAL CLAIMING $10,000 (W/A)
Gait: Pace Purse: 9,000 Class: SA10000CL Distance: 1 mile Track Cond: FT Temp-Allow: 57-0 Off Time: 11:28 PM
HN Horse PP 1/4 1/2 3/4 Str Finish Actual LQ Odds Driver Trainer
1 On Dayboo X1 10/DIS 10/DIS NC 16.50 Chris Page Brittany Baker
2 Mcfehr 2 2/1H 4/3Q NC 70.20 Tyler Smith Trent Tharps Jr
3 Midnight Day 3 6/6H 6°/4T NC 47.30 Trevor Smith Aj Carlo
4 Braeview Bondi A 4 3°/2Q 1/1 NC *0.30 Luke Hanners Shawn Barker II
5 Rose Run Yannick 5 1/1H 3/1T NC 2.90 David Miller Heather France
6 Vintage Ace 6 7/9 7/6H NC 102.90 Kayne Kauffman Mike Polhamus
7 Win Not Lou 7 8/11 9/9 NC 62.80 Austin Hanners Chris Short
8 Outlaw Aceofspades 8 9/12H 8°/7H NC 18.80 Brett Miller Parker Smith
9 Big Kiz 9 5°/5Q 2°/1 NC 21.80 Sam Widger Roy Murphy Jr
10 Freaky Feet Beast [10 4/5Q 5/4T NC 54.00 Aaron Merriman Henry Graber Jr.
Time: 26.1 54.0 (27.4) NTR NTR Race Pool: $47,851.96
Its a $9000 purse. They're way cheaper horses than these. I dont think that was any factor.
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I'm sure you meant fully recover tmbz1
Nope. I dont expect that. I was including the horses too. Mostly recover would be great.
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Nope. I dont expect that. I was including the horses too. Mostly recover would be great.
I understand, hope and reality, rarely we're all on the same page, but this time seems we are.
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Straight from the Ohio Harness Horseman's Association Facebook page. So all facts not speculation. My wife has Facebook, I have no social media accounts. That shit is divisive and evil, but I digress.
Kayne Kauffman: fractured heel
Aaron Merriman: 5 broken ribs, shattered scapula, partially collapsed lung,still in the hospital
David Miller: Compound fracture of the ankle and is having surgery
Tyler and Trevor Smith were evaluated at the hospital and released without any major injuries.
No mention of Luke Hanners or Brett Miller
It just says the horses are OK.. but they all have to be bruised and scraped up bad after that catastrophe.
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Straight from the Ohio Harness Horseman's Association Facebook page. So all facts not speculation. My wife has Facebook, I have no social media accounts. That shit is divisive and evil, but I digress.
Kayne Kauffman: fractured heel
Aaron Merriman: 5 broken ribs, shattered scapula, partially collapsed lung,still in the hospital
David Miller: Compound fracture of the ankle and is having surgery
Tyler and Trevor Smith were evaluated at the hospital and released without any major injuries.
No mention of Luke Hanners or Brett Miller
It just says the horses are OK.. but they all have to be bruised and scraped up bad after that catastrophe.
Tyler Smith
Trevor Smith
Luke Hanners
David Miller
Kanye Kauffman
Brett Miller?
Aaron Merriman
The Unstable reported that Tyler might of had a punctured lung so your update is very good.
He reported Luke was ok then too.
So Brett Miller is ?
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Tyler Smith
Trevor Smith
Luke Hanners
David Miller
Kanye Kauffman
Brett Miller?
Aaron Merriman
The Unstable reported that Tyler might of had a punctured lung so your update is very good.
He reported Luke was ok then too.
So Brett Miller is ?
Probably won't find out until tonight until tuning into Scioto's pre-race show. David Miller was supposed to have an autograph signing and a welcome home event tonight at Scioto.
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Way to risky of a job....better off being a trainer or find a real job. Gonna get banged up real bad. Way it's going it will die off big-time. They already said foals are down 40 percent since 2008. Last night race at Vernon total bet 7k. Hooe drivers ar3 ok..xouodntndave Miller of retired like ron pierce did etc
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Tragedy? Did anybody die? It sounds like very bad accident.
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It was the worst pileup I have ever seen. All the best to the brave drivers!
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Way to risky of a job....better off being a trainer or find a real job. Gonna get banged up real bad. Way it's going it will die off big-time. They already said foals are down 40 percent since 2008. Last night race at Vernon total bet 7k. Hooe drivers ar3 ok..xouodntndave Miller of retired like ron pierce did etc
At minimum, these guys who don't have to drive cheap claimers, particularly pacers, ought not.
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Merriman with five broken ribs and shatter shoulder blade will be out for many months. How long does it take to piece together your shoulder blade and rehab it so you can control a harness horse? Noble will win 85% of the races at Northfield throughout the summer. Dave Miller will be out for at least a year if he compounded his ankle. I know a couple of football players who did that and it is a bitch--and they were young bucks when it happened. You would think that would put him into retirement. That poor horse that had to go 54 to the half was so tired. Broke and then dragged his front leg into the track. Those drivers had to know they were going too fast for those horses. Plus having 16 races that drag to midnight has to be taxing on those drivers. It was a horrible mess.
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I pray for the recovery of both horses and drivers. It’s a sickness that I. You once you get your feet wet driving and winning races. It’s in your blood The ground is not soft I’ve been there 5 times. One I caused running of poor Ron Newhart. Other 4 where from a horse going down and hooking wheels and getting dumped no fault of mine. I admit one was and nobody got hurt or horses either. I give my respect to anyone that sits behind a 1400 pound animal. It’s a dangerous sport So there’s a lot of young talent that waiting to take there place. It’s next man up. They all will be back Some sooner some later. You can’t blame a trainer. Horses catch shoes. Boots. Hopplies break all can happen Why you need new equipment all the time. Christ I even seen bits break So get well soon guys you will be missed I’ve seen a lot worse Hunter Myres death hitt me hard.
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I honestly can't believe that this doesn't happen more often! When a drivers hand holds go to his ears,there's no hope of "snatching up"a horse that stumbles. Hopefully everyone involved heals well!
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It was the worst pileup I have ever seen. All the best to the brave drivers!
And notice ZERO sympathy from RAT PETRELLI for the horses or the drivers.
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Seems like every Scioto meet there is atleast 2 major accidents. That was 1 of 2 so far
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it was bad but certainly not the worst
this was a pile up of many horse running into each other
the worst are when one or two cant avoid and drivers get sling shot through the air
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What will the driving colony be like at Scioto?
Will the lesser drivers work their way up the driving chain for better drives?
Will any decent drivers in other areas come in the summer for the higher purses and their 5% opportunities?
What about Northfield?
Who gets the better drives with Merriman out?
Is Billy Davis Jr. leaving Mohawk for a return engagement?
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What will the driving colony be like at Scioto?
Will the lesser drivers work their way up the driving chain for better drives?
Will any decent drivers in other areas come in the summer for the higher purses and their 5% opportunities?
What about Northfield?
Who gets the better drives with Merriman out?
Is Billy Davis Jr. leaving Mohawk for a return engagement?
All good questions rainman..the one answer I have is Noble will dominate NFLD except when the remaining Scioto regulars race there for sire stakes and buckeye stallion series and he will still hold his own.. maybe a Ronnie Wrenn Jr. reunion at Scioto?
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All good questions rainman..the one answer I have is Noble will dominate NFLD except when the remaining Scioto regulars race there for sire stakes and buckeye stallion series and he will still hold his own.. maybe a Ronnie Wrenn Jr. reunion at Scioto?
A lot more $$$ at Scioto compared to the so-so money at The Meadows!
If Wrenn comes back, will this alienate the Burke Brigade?
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All good questions rainman..the one answer I have is Noble will dominate NFLD except when the remaining Scioto regulars race there for sire stakes and buckeye stallion series and he will still hold his own.. maybe a Ronnie Wrenn Jr. reunion at Scioto?
Thank you for posting a comment.
I haven't had a chance to check out Scioto and Northfield with the driving carousel. Have other important things to do!
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Thank you for posting a comment.
I haven't had a chance to check out Scioto and Northfield with the driving carousel. Have other important things to do!
No need to thank me tmbz1
Maybe Justin Irvine to Scioto.. if memory serves him and Jessica Otten are a thing and she left Meadowlands and is there this year. Maybe Mike Wilder. He was a regular for years there..The Smith and Hanners brothers will pick up more drives. Hell Brent Holland drove at Scioto years ago as well
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No need to thank me tmbz1
Maybe Justin Irvine to Scioto.. if memory serves him and Jessica Otten are a thing and she left Meadowlands and is there this year. Maybe Mike Wilder. He was a regular for years there..The Smith and Hanners brothers will pick up more drives. Hell Brent Holland drove at Scioto years ago as well
Yonkers is easy money for Holland now!
Not many good drivers at Yonkers!
The Meadows is nothing special!
Can't wait to see and find out.
Should be an interesting summer of 2026.
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In regards to Kauffman's and Miller's heel and ankle injuries.
Just a few years ago an old horse driver/trainer limped up to his trotter, set his crutches aside, jumped on his race bike, put his cast incased foot in the stirrup, and went out and won the Hambo.
Any of you there that day?
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Yes racing horse is dangerous!
Personally I have always felt safer on the race track then on the highways getting to and from the track with the drunks. druggies, and speeders.
Think of PETTER HAUGHTON, GLEN GARNSEY, TERRY TOWNE, ETC.
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At the end of his career, they used to lift Chet Dewbre onto the bike at Scioto in the 1970's
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In regards to Kauffman's and Miller's heel and ankle injuries.
Just a few years ago an old horse driver/trainer limped up to his trotter, set his crutches aside, jumped on his race bike, put his cast incased foot in the stirrup, and went out and won the Hambo.
Any of you there that day?
yes
Mr Sanders Russell with A C’s Viking with his elbow boots
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yes
Mr Sanders Russell with A C’s Viking with his elbow boots
And I bet some of you thought I was just making that story up.
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Wrenn picked up a drive in just about every race tonight at Northfield, so he clearly will be No. 2 there now.
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Question: When Aaron Merriman suffered 5 broken ribs in the spill at Scioto the other night. Does he have insurance knowing he is going to be out of the bike for several months? And what does it pay? Kind of like when you get injured on the job. Does disability kick in for harness drivers?
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Question: When Aaron Merriman suffered 5 broken ribs in the spill at Scioto the other night. Does he have insurance knowing he is going to be out of the bike for several months? And what does it pay? Kind of like when you get injured on the job. Does disability kick in for harness drivers?
Good question. Im not sure how that works. We know Aaron makes alot of money but im sure he is not saving it. We know he gambles, dont think he is married. If he on child support he is screwed. He has alot of downtime he likes to drink and drive. Gofundme here we come ;D
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Question: When Aaron Merriman suffered 5 broken ribs in the spill at Scioto the other night. Does he have insurance knowing he is going to be out of the bike for several months? And what does it pay? Kind of like when you get injured on the job. Does disability kick in for harness drivers?
AFLAC?
Will it be tougher to cure the 'demons' he has without work?
How much does he weigh now?
He will more than likely gain weight during his recovery.
They say that weight makes a difference in driving today.
I was told from a respectable horseman that Brett Beckwith will lose a few races because of the weight he is.
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AFLAC?
Will it be tougher to cure the 'demons' he has without work?
How much does he weigh now?
He will more than likely gain weight during his recovery.
They say that weight makes a difference in driving today.
I was told from a respectable horseman that Brett Beckwith will lose a few races because of the weight he is.
Brett Beckwith is not fat. He is solid muscle and usually works out whenever possible. His weight will never cost him a race.
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Who cares
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Brett Beckwith is not fat. He is solid muscle and usually works out whenever possible. His weight will never cost him a race.
Body fat and muscle helps out a bit. The weight makes the difference. This is what the well respected horsemen told me.
He’s been more right than wrong on his observations with me.
All I can tell you.
I am still a skeptic as far as the weight of the driver, but we all see things differently on this subject.
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AFLAC?
Will it be tougher to cure the 'demons' he has without work?
How much does he weigh now?
He will more than likely gain weight during his recovery.
They say that weight makes a difference in driving today.
I was told from a respectable horseman that Brett Beckwith will lose a few races because of the weight he is.
Bret Beckwith is a skinny runt. That "respectable" horseman's an idiot! ngc3 ngc3
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Billy, Hal, Shelly, Wayne Smullen, Dave Dunklin and Hunter Myers those just the deaths. How many drivers and trainers you know, that are limping around from racing related incidents. How many concussions? Look at football helmets they've improved, when was the last improvement in our helmets.Do they still mandate vests at all tracks? I started in the 60's, not many updates. I've had my share of wrecks, broken equipment etc. I wake up every day sore and do limp, but I thank god that I made it through. It' s a dangerous business, don't forget it.
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Unfortunately in these types of situations, a big gambler will step up with funding for "future considerations ".💯