SMOKDU in crash

[nismodave]

I just recieved word from Coop that Mark Scaffidi wrecked his car and was airlifed, but conscious and talking.

Lets all say a prayer that he will be ok.

[Prince Valiant]

I just recieved word that Mark Scaffidi wrecke his car and was airlifed, but concious.

Lets all say a prayer that he is ok.
:wow

sending prayers out for mark!

[hrsp]

yikes i hope he is gonna be ok...

[HRSEPLA]

Wow, I hope he's okay!

[03CVLX]

Prayers Sent!!

[xxtremeteam]

Wow,thoughts with Mark and family

[SmokinRAM114]

From what I heard from ppl at the track is he lost it at the big end (7.90@180) bounced off the wall both sides of the track. He was unconcious for some time. When he came to the first thing he asked was if he won the race! (Only mark) I guess the car is a total loss as he had to cut from it.


Get well soon mark!

[GTSLOW]

Oh wow! Pray everything is ok!

[Nix]

Damn. I'll be prayin' for him to be well.

[Reverend Cooper]

heard from crawlin or chris that this happened he seemed a bit shaken per`se. smokinram has the same story i heard from the track. prayers have been sent to mark and family

[Yooformula]

omg, praying he will be ok.

[WhatsADSM]

Sad to hear, but glad to that we was okay and talking after a while. Cars can be rebuilt (even super fast ones) but you only got that one life.

Best of luck Mark, you are in our prayers tonight!

[team beater]

Prayers with you, hope nothing to serious and a fast recovery

[DoubleAron]

at the hospital now, he is fine bell isrung pretty good but he is back to being mark

[nismodave]

at the hospital now, he is fine bell isrung pretty good but he is back to being mark

So no broken bones? Or anything more serious?

Thats good news!!!

Thank you for the update.

[BOSS LX]

So no broken bones? Or anything more serious?

Thats good news!!!

Thank you for the update.

Nope, he walked out the hospital on his own!

[scaleracer]

Nope, he walked out the hospital on his own!

Sorry that it happened but the good thing is he is alright!

[TheRX7Project]

That sucks but glad he's OK!

[michelle]

Glad to read he's okay!

[DR.FORD]

I got a call right after it happened, made me sick just thinking about it.
Sent prayers immediately, then I heard what he said when he woke up!
Glad you are OK Mark, for you AND your family.

[STANMAN]

Glad to hear Mark's OK:thumbsup

[Bobby "Big Daddy" Flay]

Glad he's ok

[Dr.Buick]

Good to here is is ok. Cars can be rebuilt, Its hard to here stuff like this. Rest up Buddie.


PS I think he had Ins. on the car for racing ( at least he did in 2009) Good luck and if you need ANYTHING i'm just a call away

[Deggy]

Sad to hear this happened.... I'm glad Mark is okay, I don't know him personally, but I love watching his car race.

[blitzkrieg]

Just to let everyone know, I spoke to Mark earlier this morning and he is doing good. He says thanks to everyone for their concens.
He is going to go to the track in a later this morning to pick up his car and return home.


Dennis

[b4mytm]

Wow....my heart just sank when I first read this thread. So glad that he is ok.

[fly5150]

This speaks volumes for a well build car/cage. Glad You are Ok Mark!

[Top Fuel Tom]

Glad to hear your ok Mark. :thumbsup Get some rest and spend time with the family. Cars can be replaced.

[DoubleAron]

Just to let everyone know, I spoke to Mark earlier this morning and he is doing good. He says thanks to everyone for their concens.
He is going to go to the track in a later this morning to pick up his car and return home.


Dennis

Yeap as Dennis said he is fine, he can give the details.

The doc came in and wanted him to wear a wrist splint and he said" I'm not wearing a f****** wrist splint." :rolf

They stayed the night in town at a hotel and we drove back and got home about 5am or so.

[SNKSKNR]

I glad your ok Mark. Hang in there.:)

[Exitspeed]

Wow, glad he's ok. Scary stuff.

[03CVLX]

Glad to hear he is doing ok.

[Prince Valiant]

Glad to see Mark is okay...

...I wonder if this accident will change him? Like, improve his spelling or something like that? :goof

I kid, I kid...hope your able to make it back to the track sooner rather than later....

[Reverend Cooper]

that is outstanding news.

[T-Bag]

Glad you're alright Mark, shows how effective/important safety equipment in these fast cars is! Imagine crashing at 100+ mph in a foxbody mustang with no safety equipment.

[johnny--2k]

Glad to see he is doing well for sure! That's some scary stuff!

[Mudd Runner]

glad to hear he is ok.

[TURTLE]

glad to hear you're ok mark... this just emphasizes the importance of well built safety equipment in cars... more reason for me to give ron a call before my next track day

[Crawlin]

Definitely good news. I got in about 2:30am this morning and had been worried. Checked the phone and no messages before signing in to here.

Definitely a good thing! If you guys need any help with anything picking up stuff, just let me know!

[Rocket Power]

Glad to hear he's OK

[1320PNY]

Glad Mark is OK. Importance of a well built cage noted. Walk away to race another day.

[Flicktitty]

Wow, that is crazy, glad he is alright!

[73MACH]

Glad your ok!!!

[srt4eh]

wow....scary stuff. Glad to hear he made it out alright :)

[triball]

glad to hear he's o.k.,

[DoubleAron]

Definitely good news. I got in about 2:30am this morning and had been worried. Checked the phone and no messages before signing in to here.

Definitely a good thing! If you guys need any help with anything picking up stuff, just let me know!

Thanks Chris

Mark and Paul stayed in town at a hotel last night were going to pick up the car today if they let him take it yet. We left his trailer at the track for that reason. We took his 4 wheeler in the back of my truck so it didn't have to leave at the track where it might come up missing.

[Red97GTP]

Glad to hear he's ok. Prayers were answered!

[Irish]

I am glad to hear you are okay. Cars are replaceable, people are not. Especially those that you care about.

[BOSS LX]

Just talked to Mark, and he wanted to make it clear that a pressurized cooling system is to blame for the crash.

He is on his way home, and feeling good. Only the future will tell in what direction he goes from here in the car hobby.

Come Monday, I will be ordering a hans device!

[CarrotTop]

Glad to hear you are alright.

[SMOKDU]

thx Tom O for coming to the car. and thx to Becky for keeping eveyone informed. the car is totaled. my radiator hose blow on the top end.

you guys and gals are great. im sore but fine.

i did have insurance on the car for 50k. there are options. im taking some time off for sure.

[scottie K]

...glad your doing good mark.... Becky called me right after it happend and she kept me posted ..... sit back and relax

[Gregor]

Good news that you walked away from that wreck. We would have missed ya.

[Crawlin]

Good news Mark! Take the time off, the rest of the season if need be, and come out swinging next year and keep on improving your program like you have been.

[FourEyedFord]

Glad to hear you are OK Mark! If you need anything don't hesitate to call me!

[Yooformula]

wow that is great news that you are ok and will recover. glad to hear you carried insurance on that thing too!

[SmokinRAM114]

thx Tom O for coming to the car. and thx to Becky for keeping eveyone informed. the car is totaled. my radiator hose blow on the top end.

you guys and gals are great. im sore but fine.

i did have insurance on the car for 50k. there are options. im taking some time off for sure.

Man I'm glad to hear ur ok! I was with andy last night when he got the call that u were getting cut out n being airlifted and had to loacate ur house number to call your wife to tell her not knowing many details.. never a phone call I like to make or be there when its made! Glad it all worked out. Iv always been the get back on the horse that bucked u off type of guy. Really hope to hear that ur going to rebuild after some time off.

[michelle]

Come Monday, I will be ordering a hans device!

Glad to hear it! They are so easy to get used to wearing and well worth their weight in gold.

[TransAm12sec]

Glad you're ok.

If I may ask, what insurance company do you have?

[PB86MCSS]

Is there certain insurance that will cover a car if it was wrecked in a race of some kind?

Sorry to hear about it but glad you are ok!

[DoubleAron]

Is there certain insurance that will cover a car if it was wrecked in a race of some kind?

Sorry to hear about it but glad you are ok!

There is special insurance you can get for a race car.

Thank goodness Mark had it!

[Todd Z]

Glad to hear you are OK!

[Feature Pony]

wow glad your ok Mark, I saw the car on a trailer when you were getting off on 164 and thought hey thats SmokedU's car, and then thought a couple of seconds and said oh shit that car is wrecked! Glad your doing well and it was insured!

[stealthy1ss]

Glad to hear that your alright. That had to be one scary ride.

[0TransAm0]

glad to hear that your ok.. is it wrong that i ask for pics of the damage?? :D

[Plum Crazy]

Good to hear you are okay, any pictures of the car??

[lilws6]

Good to hear you are okay, any pictures of the car??

i'm with the guy with the purple car. glad your ok maybe snap some carnage pics?

[awsomeears]

Amazing to see a person wrecking is car Type a response a day later !!!

[BigSnailBuick]

Good to hear no major harm was done except to the car! Did anyone get this crazy crash on film??? That would be cool to have at least!!!:thumbsup

[DoubleAron]

Come on guys use some common sense. Not even 24 hours ago the poor guy just got life flighted from the racetrack after wrecking his car that he has spent thousands of dollars and hours on, plus he seems pretty out of it today.

Not trying to be a dick but give the guy a few days.

There are pics and video but it will his call if and when they get posted.

[GTSLOW]

Glad to hear he's ok :thumbsup!!!


Come on guys use some common sense. Not even 24 hours ago the poor guy just got life flighted from the racetrack after wrecking his car that he has spent thousands of dollars and hours on, plus he seems pretty out of it today.

Not trying to be a dick but give the guy a few days.

There are pics and video but it will his call if and when they get posted.

It's a car wreck people will always ask.

[nismodave]

Come on guys use some common sense. Not even 24 hours ago the poor guy just got life flighted from the racetrack after wrecking his car that he has spent thousands of dollars and hours on, plus he seems pretty out of it today.

Not trying to be a dick but give the guy a few days.

There are pics and video but it will his call if and when they get posted.


Absolutely!


Glad you are doing good Mark.

[lilws6]

Come on guys use some common sense. Not even 24 hours ago the poor guy just got life flighted from the racetrack after wrecking his car that he has spent thousands of dollars and hours on, plus he seems pretty out of it today.

Not trying to be a dick but give the guy a few days.

There are pics and video but it will his call if and when they get posted.

thats fine and all and your not being a dick nor did i assume i would get a response from a simple question i asked. i didn't expect for him to respond any time soon just asking a question :) no harm done. (i hope)

[SMOKDU]

Absolutely!


Glad you are doing good Mark.

thx im kinda light headed today. i have some mem loss. but i had that before so alls good.:thumbsup

[lotsals1]

thx im kinda light headed today. i have some mem loss. but i had that before so alls good.:thumbsupGlad youre ok Mark
For what its worth to ya right now
CONGRATS ON GOING IN THE 7's:headbang

[Prince Valiant]

i have some mem loss.
Hmmm....really?

Yeah, too bad about your turbo hemi cuda. Can't wait till you build another one.



:D

[easytoremember]

so you pur your car into the wall at 180, both walls, knock your body unconscious, have to be flown to the hospital, and you're back on BCM posting....

glad to hear you're tough and a ok! :banana1:

[BOSS LX]

I saw the car in person today, and I am not afraid to say it brought a tear to my eye! I have been around that car for 8 years, threw all of the combo's.

I cannot imagine seeing my car in that state, and I feel bad for Mark to have to see his destroyed.

I support Mark in whatever direction he decides to go in.

[Waver]

Mark,
I am glad you are okay. If there is anything you need man let me know. Leave it to you to wreck and ask if you won the race. You might be able to kill a car, but you can't kill your competitive spirit that we have gotten to know.

[DynoTom]

I support Mark in whatever direction he decides to go in.


I'm so glad that Mark is OK after all this....I agree with Boss and will support Mark in any decision he goes with in the future....

[letsrunem]

Unbelievable... I can't imagine..

[Adamsy87]

Sorry to hear about this Mark. Take it easy man!

[00formula]

Wow sucks to hear! I remember seeing that car at the track before and it blew my mind!

[juicedimpss]

Glad to hear you are OK Mark. Sorry for the loss of your car. If there is anything I can do to help,give a call.

[Smokey1226]

I gained a ton of respect for Mark last year when no one would race Tuff at an RSD. And Mark stepped up to race his Blown/Alky car. For what it was, the race was Awesome and pretty close! Like i said on TS....Sorry to hear about the car, but Glad your ok

[NitrousPig]

It good to hear you are ok Mark. I'm sure after some much needed time off you will come back with a killer setup. Till then take it easy and be safe.

[Cryptic]

So glad your OK Mark.

I can't imagine loosing a car with all that time invested. It's something I pray never happens to me because it would seriously crush my spirit towards the sport/hobby and I haven't done much in comparison to you. If anything, you do gain a lot of experience and knowledge you wouldn't of otherwise had. Insurance will get you back in the game, but I'm sure we all know that pays for so much. There's a lot of personal time into cars like yours that never equates to a dollar amount from insurance companies. Though, I'm sure everyone would agree, the road the 2nd time around is a lot shorter than the first and does afford the opportunity to try something new again.

Take care and get well soon. I hope to see a SMOKDU2
-Andy

[Holeshot]

:thumbsupHaving a guardian angel has its advantages. Glad your okay Mark.

[twicks69]

Good to hear that you are OK mark, that is some crazy stuff!

I am happy that the proper safety equipment was being used, and did its job!

Just amazing that people can walk away from wall hits at that kind of MPH.

See you around,

Tim Z

[Cutlass Queen]

Wow I just heard about this! Glad to hear that you are okay Mark! If you need anything feel free to holler my way!

Take it easy and get better!

Deana

[SMOKDU]

3 OPTION NON THE WIFE LIKES

http://www.racingjunk.com/category/18/Complete_Race_Cars/post/1894534/-90-MUSTANG-COUPE-STOCK-SUSPENSION.html

http://www.racingjunk.com/category/18/Complete_Race_Cars/post/1689504/2000-Saleen-Mustang-Super-Street-Outlaw-Car.html NOPE JUST SAW NOT STOCK SUSP.

http://www.racingjunk.com/category/18/Complete_Race_Cars/post/1882988/1990-Procharger-Mustang.html

OR BUY A GT500 AND TURBO IT

OR

POCKET THE 50K AND GO FISHING.:punch:

[0TransAm0]

number 3 and take the extra cash for a vacation..

[DoubleAron]

Haha, glad to see your feeling better.:rolf

[FourEyedFord]

3 OPTION NON THE WIFE LIKES

http://www.racingjunk.com/category/18/Complete_Race_Cars/post/1894534/-90-MUSTANG-COUPE-STOCK-SUSPENSION.html

http://www.racingjunk.com/category/18/Complete_Race_Cars/post/1689504/2000-Saleen-Mustang-Super-Street-Outlaw-Car.html NOPE JUST SAW NOT STOCK SUSP.

http://www.racingjunk.com/category/18/Complete_Race_Cars/post/1882988/1990-Procharger-Mustang.html

OR BUY A GT500 AND TURBO IT

OR

POCKET THE 50K AND GO FISHING.:punch:


My vote is for Urist's old car with your motor!!!

Just have someone put the stock suspension back in it.

[wheelsofsteel]

Sorry to hear about the whole incident Mark. Most importantly you are ok, thank goodness for that !!!


Since you must be feeling better and already looking at cars. Here is one I would consider. My favorite car that is for sale right now...

http://www.yellowbullet.com/forum/showthread.php?t=242858

[Waver]

I knew it wouldnt be long before you would be looking for a new car! I vote for option 3 or urst's old car. Or I know of a really clean 88 vert shell as well as an 86 parts car that has your name all over it.............



On 2nd thought, stick with a hard top or keep the gt500 that is comming in

[885.0stang]

Sorry to here about the ride and glad u are ok.

[nismodave]

3 OPTION NON THE WIFE LIKES

http://www.racingjunk.com/category/18/Complete_Race_Cars/post/1894534/-90-MUSTANG-COUPE-STOCK-SUSPENSION.html

http://www.racingjunk.com/category/18/Complete_Race_Cars/post/1689504/2000-Saleen-Mustang-Super-Street-Outlaw-Car.html NOPE JUST SAW NOT STOCK SUSP.

http://www.racingjunk.com/category/18/Complete_Race_Cars/post/1882988/1990-Procharger-Mustang.html

OR BUY A GT500 AND TURBO IT

OR

POCKET THE 50K AND GO FISHING.:punch:



Fantastic :thumbsup

Ladies and Gentlemen, this guy loves to race. Hats off to you, Mark.

[lilws6]

glad hes already looking at a new car. wouldn't it be cooler to build anouther car from scratch? or are you just not looking to spend all that time, sweat and tears into anouther car? just looking to get back to racing?

[1siksrt]

Wow quick recovery... thats great news..

[easytoremember]

wow congrats to the quick recovery! As for the cars, why is a non stock suspension bad? or why does that matter? wouldn't it be easy to put a stock one back in?

Or number 3 then.

[Nix]

http://auto-rv.com/Browse.aspx?AdName=CWLI8295004 :thumbsup (Not mine)

[SMOKDU]

http://auto-rv.com/Browse.aspx?AdName=CWLI8295004 :thumbsup (Not mine)

hmm a clone ?

[Nix]

I saw it and thought of the recent loss of your other one.

What better way to start over again but with a similar one. I will say this, the price is right considering you had insurance on the other. Save what you can if anyhting from the wrecked one and get crackin on this one.

Good luck to you in whatever you choose. :thumbsup

[SmokinRAM114]

Awesome! Glad to see ur back up to no good! Haha there was a yellow vert fs on hwy 45 just north of K in north cape (near racine) saw it a few months ago. Ill be working down that way tomorrow ill make my way that way n c if its there. Tho it would be probably much cheaper to buy a roller n buy ur car back hey?

[nismodave]

I have to say, Mark (as if my opinion matters :goof), that that would be awesome if u built another Yellow Vert Stang. :thumbsup

[Gregor]

I would just stay a spectator for a little bit and get my health back. Dude you hit a wall at 180. That is faster than what killed Dale Earnhardt a few years back. Not to mention the G forces you put your body through. You could have been easily killed. You might still have issues you don't know about yet.

Hats off to your cage builder. That was some top notch work.

So take the year off, do some fishing. Pocket the cash and build a car when your ready.

[SMOKDU]

I have to say, Mark (as if my opinion matters :goof), that that would be awesome if u built another Yellow Vert Stang. :thumbsup

guys stop it you will give my wife a heart attack.

im not sure i have the drive to do that again. im going the math in my head. i do have some parts. :thumbsup

[Al]

Or...will Mark build a GM this time?

[McC'sMuscle]

Or...will Mark build a GM this time?

Blasphemy!

[michelle]

Time to take up a new hobby - stamp collecting! :goof

Your wife would be happy!

I like the Shelby idea though...

[DoubleAron]

glad hes already looking at a new car. wouldn't it be cooler to build anouther car from scratch? or are you just not looking to spend all that time, sweat and tears into anouther car? just looking to get back to racing?

It costs roughly a 1/3 to buy something already done then it does to build new. Plus right now with the economy the way it is people are bailing on some very nice stuff for cheap.

[lilws6]

yea i figured that it would take less time and money to just buy the car done then to build from scratch again. guess you could always tweak it the way you want really.

[SMOKDU]

Still light headed today. im thinking i'm done. i looked at the helmet last night and i cracked it. i need some time off to think about this. thx for all the suppport and for not bashing. that means alot. im making a video of my car as a tribute to it (tears in my eyes). i will get it done and i will put my 7.9 pass on it and the crash video on it. i have them both on my camera. my daughter might help me put it together. its sad for sure to lose this car. it was around for a long time and it went thru many battles. i just need some time.

[Waver]

Mark, no matter what you decide, you should be proud of what you accomplished with that car. You went 7's in a vert, and not many people can say that. For that matter, not many people have the guts to do that. No one can take that away from you.

[Deggy]

Loved that car, never got to get to close to it. Sorry for the loss of your car, but glad you are okay.

Can't wait to see the tribute video.

[Moparjim]

Take care of yourself Mark!

If you have video of us ummmm rapidly merging at the top of the off ramp at the Rock, make sure its in the tribute video!

Fond memories of Old Yeller lol.

[Todd Z]

I would just stay a spectator for a little bit and get my health back. Dude you hit a wall at 180. That is faster than what killed Dale Earnhardt a few years back. Not to mention the G forces you put your body through. You could have been easily killed. You might still have issues you don't know about yet.

Hats off to your cage builder. That was some top notch work.

So take the year off, do some fishing. Pocket the cash and build a car when your ready.

I couldn't agree more with Greg. My neighbor was in a roll over accident last March at 35mph and died August 8, 2009 from a torn aiorta (sp) that was a result of the accident. Dr. said a check up would have found it. Do yourself, family and friends a favor and get looked at several times over the next year.

Maybe get a car soon but stay off the track for some time. Either way glad you are ok.

[JC70SS]

Glad you are ok as well. I personally liked your car when it was a 9 sec STREET car. You should build a vert again for track and street and enjoy it more at mach 3 instead of mach 8!

[Flicktitty]

Glad you are ok as well. I personally liked your car when it was a 9 sec STREET car. You should build a vert again for track and street and enjoy it more at mach 3 instead of mach 8!

i would have to agree.

build another street car.

maybe a Yellow 03 cobra vert?

[97z2801ss]

Damn thats crazy, I remember seeing that car gettin pulled over on HWY "wanna race?" haha.... Sad to see it gone, I already see alot comming out of this on here which is good thing. Glad your okay!

[Yooformula]

Taking some time off to rest and heal isnt a bad thing. good luck in whatever direction you chose to go in.

[jakedrew]

Never met you, but glad you are ok.

[GTSLOW]

Glad to hear your ok :thumbsup Now use that $$ for a C6 Z06!!!

[Slow Joe]

Hey Mark -- I sent ya an email...

Good to hear you're feeling a little better! It's amazing that you walked away from it... (Well at least out of the hospital that is!)

You'll figure out what to do about a new toy sooner or later... :rolf

[noeggs4u]

Glad to hear you are doing better after that. Im sure you will be back in some way with a new car when you are ready.. Your bcm family will be behind you no matter what..

[Waver]

Glad to hear your ok :thumbsup Now use that $$ for a C6 Z06!!!

forget that, Mark bleeds Ford Blue.