Don't Tread On Me Racing: Democross in Pictures

Most of these are stolen from Brian Jones, but I think they tell the visual story of the Democross - perhaps man's greatest achievement.

I'll say that I've casually mentioned / described the democross to about 20 people now, all of whom don't know the central players (ie Weird Al and gang). Without exception everyone thinks it is the coolest thing they have ever heard of.

The Heartbreaker dealt out its fair share of pain including taking down the Beertech ride which was a left over 24 hrs of lemons car. Shockingly Craig's welds on the death bumpers all held up, but the HBC didn't. Overheating started and it is suspected that a blown headgasket sent the big 6 into the great junkyard in the sky.

Travis Wilson piloted his Grand Marquis over the jump at a high rate of speed. The car nosed over and landed very very hard. 2 seconds after landing a loud pop was heard as the airbag deployed. It was a nice single stage airbag - the kind they don't make anymore because they're dangerous. Landing / crashing and then having an airbag blow up in your face isn't very cool or safe, but it sure is funny, especially when it happens after the crash has taken place thus negating any life saving potential.

A picture is worth a 1000 words, so here are the highlights. I'll wrap up our SEMA experience later in the week.

Democross Waiver - Safety First!!