Scott Dixon's Team Mate Dies in Testing Accident

STR8LN · 23rd October 2003, 08:55 AM

IRL IndyCar Series veteran Tony Renna suffered fatal injuries in a crash during Firestone tire testing Oct. 22 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway.

Renna, 26, from DeLand, Fla., crashed in Turn 3 of the 2.5-mile oval at approximately 9:20 a.m. local time. He was transported via ground to Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, where he was pronounced dead on arrival.

Tony had just been announced as Scott's team mate for next season. :cry:

crshbndct · 23rd October 2003, 09:00 AM

that is truly sad and it reminds us all once again how dangerous motorsport is. after the crash that kenny brack had a few weeks ago, where he was lucky to be alive, this is a real downer.

And to cap it off i am having a really shitty day besides all this.

Grrreg · 23rd October 2003, 09:22 AM

A family friend was at the testing (don't ask me how he got in) he said it was a crazy crash

xessive_force · 23rd October 2003, 10:24 AM

RIP TONY

from all the guys and gals at the: WELLINGTON KARTING CLUB

tegra · 23rd October 2003, 05:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crshbndct

that is truly sad and it reminds us all once again how dangerous motorsport is.

i know its really sad and it sucks heaps when someone gets hurt ... or worse and unfortunately in the last little while its happened a few times and it makes me sad
but seriously seeing someone going on about how dangerous motorsport is when i am about to start racing again this week end is a real confidence booster

it is a well known fact that u are more likely to be killed on the way to the race track or going home again than racing on the track
roll cages ... hands up whose got one in their car?
where was possum borne killed ?
the rates of death for race car even all motorsport motorcycles included there is less deaths per car than on the road ... esp in a place like america

MugenPower · 23rd October 2003, 07:59 PM

saw it on the news earlier.
testing tyres or something hit the wall at 350kph.
Sad occasion,
RIP

unstable · 23rd October 2003, 08:09 PM

crshbndct · 23rd October 2003, 08:24 PM

he was engaged, and was getting married next month.

SQUERT · 23rd October 2003, 09:15 PM

I just wana send all my love and support to Tony's family and friends.
Also i wana send my support to Scott and the team, all the way over there in the States. I just hope they can repeat this years performance next year in memory of Tony. To all his family and friends Kia Kaha (be strong) :cry:
RIP Tony

Supercarkiwi · 25th October 2003, 12:00 AM

R.I.P. Tony.
Does anyone know exactly what happen as there's been nothing on the news about him.
My thoughts also go to Scott, it was not a good way to lose a new team mate.

23rd October 2003, 08:55 AM	#1 (permalink)
STR8LN Team NZH: Mod 7,000rpm (Peak Power) Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 4,103	Scott Dixon's Team Mate Dies in Testing Accident IRL IndyCar Series veteran Tony Renna suffered fatal injuries in a crash during Firestone tire testing Oct. 22 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Renna, 26, from DeLand, Fla., crashed in Turn 3 of the 2.5-mile oval at approximately 9:20 a.m. local time. He was transported via ground to Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, where he was pronounced dead on arrival. Tony had just been announced as Scott's team mate for next season. :cry:

23rd October 2003, 09:00 AM	#2 (permalink)
crshbndct Senior Member 6,000rpm (Max Torque) Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,260 Location: Whangarei	that is truly sad and it reminds us all once again how dangerous motorsport is. after the crash that kenny brack had a few weeks ago, where he was lucky to be alive, this is a real downer. And to cap it off i am having a really shitty day besides all this. __________________ ce1 accord wagon 76 ke35 coupe, 1ggte going in.

23rd October 2003, 10:24 AM	#4 (permalink)
xessive_force Senior Member 700rpm (Idle) Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 103	RIP TONY from all the guys and gals at the: WELLINGTON KARTING CLUB __________________ I CAN SEE YOU BABY .......TAPPING MY ARSE

23rd October 2003, 08:09 PM	#7 (permalink)
unstable Senior Member 3,000rpm (Grandma Drag) Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 386 Location: Auckland	RIP. __________________ Owner- Pit Stop Grey Lynn. Current Ride. 99' Hilux xtra cab- 240rwkw

23rd October 2003, 08:24 PM	#8 (permalink)
crshbndct Senior Member 6,000rpm (Max Torque) Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,260 Location: Whangarei	he was engaged, and was getting married next month. __________________ ce1 accord wagon 76 ke35 coupe, 1ggte going in.

23rd October 2003, 09:22 AM	#3 (permalink)
Grrreg Senior Member 5,000rpm (VTEC Power!) Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 1,107 Location: Ahipara	A family friend was at the testing (don't ask me how he got in) he said it was a crazy crash

23rd October 2003, 07:59 PM	#6 (permalink)
MugenPower Senior Member 700rpm (Idle) Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 173	saw it on the news earlier. testing tyres or something hit the wall at 350kph. Sad occasion, RIP

23rd October 2003, 09:15 PM	#9 (permalink)
SQUERT Senior Member 8,000rpm (B Series Redline!) Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 4,737 Location: Auckland	I just wana send all my love and support to Tony's family and friends. Also i wana send my support to Scott and the team, all the way over there in the States. I just hope they can repeat this years performance next year in memory of Tony. To all his family and friends Kia Kaha (be strong) :cry: RIP Tony __________________ Previously $CENSLS1$

25th October 2003, 12:00 AM	#10 (permalink)
Supercarkiwi Team NZH: Retired 6,000rpm (Max Torque) Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 2,066 Location: Porirua	R.I.P. Tony. Does anyone know exactly what happen as there's been nothing on the news about him. My thoughts also go to Scott, it was not a good way to lose a new team mate. __________________ <<<<<<<<<< SCK >>>>>>>>>>

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