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March 23, 2007
NHRA driver Medlen dies in hospital: Eric Medlen passes away after injuries sustained in a practice crash on Monday in Gainesville, FL. R.I.P. Eric. You will be missed.
posted by dbt302 to auto racing at 06:14 PM - 8 comments
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posted by wingnut4life at 08:55 AM on March 24, 2007
R.I.P. Eric.I have not watched NHRA lately it's been mostly NASCAR but a friend is trying to get me to watch NHRA again. Think i will....All i know is John Force.Anybody know if he's ever won a championship or how many wins.
posted by nafsfeihc at 12:27 PM on March 24, 2007
Never mind i just read the article .dah.
posted by nafsfeihc at 12:29 PM on March 24, 2007
I have no interest in NHRA. (I like my races to last longer than an orgasm.) However, as a racing fan, I'm always sad when ANY racer dies, whether I'm a fan of where they raced or not.:(
posted by Drood at 03:09 PM on March 24, 2007
Never got a chance to meet Eric personally, but I was very sad to hear about the accident and now his death. I've been to 2 or 3 NHRA events and they put on a great show, very fan friendly and always accessible, especially all the folks at JFR. Force thought of Eric as a son, that's tells you everything you need to know about him. He was a great guy. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.
posted by eccsport78 at 06:23 PM on March 24, 2007
drood --- some of us have longer lasting orgasms!!!!!!
posted by terribleteddy at 08:52 PM on March 24, 2007
Im a huge NHRA fan and to hear someone from any team dies is horrible. I love John Force Racing and it is tough to know that it happened to such a great team!!!!
posted by OhioStateFreak24 at 10:35 AM on March 26, 2007
Yes dbt Eric will be sadly missed. My fiance and myself got to meet and chat with Eric last year at the Pontiac Supernationals in Columbus, he was very friendly and more than happy to pose for pictures with my fiance. To Eric's family, John Force Racing, and all of Eric's NHRA fans our deepest sympathy, God bless you all.... GOD'S SPEED ERIC!!