Richard Vanderweerd/ Brady Bacon Perris Flip

Accident during the 2011 Oval Nationals at Perris, CA.

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  • Richard Vanderweerd had been bumped and spun in the second turn on lap 11 of the 40 lap sprint car feature. Brady Bacon had no place to go and hit Richard. They both flipped.
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  • #18 Brady Bacon was out without assistance. Vanderweerd took somewhat longer.

  • #19 Richard Vanderweerd exits 'car'. He has no apparent major injuries and was walking around the pits afterwards. He has seen this sequence, and comented "Oh Wow". Richards twin brother Jace is standing with his back to the camera (the one with blond hair) nearby as Richard is helped out.

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