Maynard Troyer flips at the Daytona 500, 1971. Official ...

a car is out of control mayor

troyer

s the 60th ford rolls an incredible number of times the roll cage that protects the driver and keeps the roof up is intact the yellow flag whips and caution lights at key points around the track tells all drivers to slow down Seat belts and shoulder harnesses kept Troyer in his seat and in the car, the track's massive safety apparatus, and NASCAR springs into action. There are dozens of safety vehicles parked around the track, as well as a fully equipped hospital on the field to care for drivers and spectators NASCAR the National Stock Car Racing Association sanctions and controls the race one man's disaster is another opportunity Front runners pit as caution sign slows field Buddy Baker #11 Dodge refuels and leaves pits in 12 seconds as cars refuse let's look again at mayor

troyer

's near disaster blue troyer's engine stalled the rear wheels while coming off the stop Banks Troyer's car sank and began to roll with the sum of 4,000 lb moving at over 150 mph as he rolled the fenders and other parts were torn from the body and scattered in the trap, spinning in air, he landed on his wheels and the added spring of tires and suspension made him jump into the air like a hooked sailfish;

Through 18 turns, the roll cage kept the cockpit open and Troyer suffered only minor injuries in one of the most shocking accidents in racing history. The car was completely washed out and the track was cleaned.