First shots of Jason Platos Caparo T1 inferno
We reported yesterday about Fifth Gear presenter Jason Plato's horrific experience piloting a Caparo T1 at 150 MPH when the supercar literally burst into flames, and now we have the first images of the incident to show you. Hosted over at AutoTrader.co.uk, the two pics include one from a camera mounted on the car's body that shows the front tires locking up, and you can also see Plato's helmet in the rearview mirror. The second shows the orange Caparo T1 abandoned on the tarmac and smoldering. Plato suffered burns to the back of his neck, face and hands while bringing the car to a stop so he could jump out. Despite that, the professional racer plans to keep his commitment to compete this Sunday in the British Touring Car Championship season finale race.Click the Read link to see the other image of the incident.
[Source: AutoTrader.co.uk]
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docsharp01 9:55PM (2/14/2008)
If satellite radio was added to this car, it would definitely be a compliment.
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docsharp01 9:59PM (2/14/2008)
If satellite radio was added to this car, it would definitely be a compliment. http://www.1-satellite-tv-facts.com/Satellite-Radio.html
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Will 6:48PM (10/10/2007)
What's hilarious is that last week Jeremy Clarkson accused Fifth Gear of setting fire to the Top Gear storage building, and of not having "proper" car accidents. Can't wait to see what he says about this.
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Kero 7:38PM (10/10/2007)
He obviously didn't get burned that bad since he can still race this Sunday.
Hamster suffered major brain trauma not some wussy ass burn.
why not the LS2/LS7? 11:04PM (10/10/2007)
Hamster suffered severe head trauma. If he suffered severe brain trauma, he would have had a much longer recovery time and a full recovery would have been unlikely.
RR 10:43AM (10/11/2007)
It was really funny when he blamed Fifth gear. Maybe they set the car on fire to get back at them, lol
eric 7:58PM (10/10/2007)
That is one hot car
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Kurt B 8:17PM (10/10/2007)
Plato is the only one worth watching on that show besides Tiff.
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CMDR 8:38PM (10/10/2007)
I heard it exploded later. Trumor?
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sca 8:47PM (10/10/2007)
Just FYI -
There are other UAW employees other than the "guys how screw cars together".... There are model makers, prototype fabricators, CATIA/CAD Engineering designers, Clay modelers/sculptors in the studio, process engineers, and this list goes on. Granted, some of the membership are lazy, un-educated etc. But there are many talented and dedicated people in the UAW that DO contribute to the sucess of Chrysler throughout the Headquarters. All the great showcars Chrysler has done over ther years where all sculpted with union labor. Also, most part CAD releases are done by union personnel, and these folks, contrary to popular belief, are not only educated, they are very necessary to the company. Now, have I seen some crappy stuff happen at a plant... you bet. But I have also seen the same if not more crappy management decisions at Chrysler, like building the Compass (thanks Daimler). So. EVERYONE is important, BOTH sides of the table. And what's MORE important is that EVERYONE involved realize that importance, and the relevance of thier piece of the collective pie. If this industry dies, it is not long before the dominoes topple and the entire country is affected. Thank (insert your higher power here) an agreement was reached quickly, so everyone can get back to making an American Icon great again, together.
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sca 8:51PM (10/10/2007)
Sorry, wrong post :)
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CMDR 12:36PM (10/11/2007)
sick burn! uaw pussywillow couldn't thread a bolt or a post in one- hooah!
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