Nickname: HPDE Fan

Review: It's an assumed risk. You buy a 500 hp car to go fast. The odds of injury or worse go up exponentially with speed. As long as that is well understood by all involved, the responsibility should remain with the driver(s).

Date reviewed: Oct 22, 2007 4:07 PM

Nickname: Steve Edwards

Review: The Porsche Carrera GT would seem to have been involved in a disproportionate number of serious accidents given the number manufactured.

Date reviewed: Oct 12, 2007 4:24 PM

Nickname: VintageRace

Review: What a joke. Corey grew up Canadian. That's a country where liability is in your own hands. Sue the flagman? These stories make life unbearable for the rest of us. COREY RUDL a VICTIM? Who are they trying to scam? Don't get in the car if you aren't ready to take on the potential consequences. IDIOT. If this isn't GREED with a vengeance, nothing is. If Corey had paid his taxes, his wife wouldn't need to sue. I'll bet his parents up here in Blaine are turning over in shame. What a scammer.

Date reviewed: Aug 31, 2007 12:42 AM

Nickname: p911fan

Review: The facts are Keaton made an evasive maneuver to avoid colliding with the Ferrari and wound up on the grass off the track surface. Very few people including experienced racers can control a slide on grass and the wall/barrier was at a bad location for running the track in the direction of the day of the event. Does McClelland define the C-GT to be defective if it was not designed and tested to permit rapid lane changes at 145 mph? How typical of lawyers to impose ridiculous laws determining what cars should or should not be capable of doing to be "safe" and free of defects.

Date reviewed: Jun 25, 2007 9:48 PM

Nickname: boxsterrich

Review: I have participated in track days in the past and I find little potential for resolution from this legal action. The causes for this tragedy lie with the victims of this tragedy. Mr. Keaton acted carelessly knowing that his car was handling poorly and not only operating it at its limits but inviting a stranger to participate with him. Mr. Rudl should not have consented to the ride without knowing Mr. Keaton's ability nor vehicle condition. Both victims had the luxury of time to consider what they were participating in and the ramifications that may come. We in the sports car community accept these risks for ourselves and families and limit our actions within our abilities. Owners of these cars need to develop their skills before attempting to explore their car's performance. However, Mr. Keaton was the one reponsiable for developing his skills. We as a society need to stop looking for those to blame for our own poor judgement. RD

Date reviewed: May 13, 2007 4:20 PM

Nickname: ruderob

Review: We revere cars with more than 300 horsepower off the lot yet no one demands a 65mph limiter before signing the check. When you get behind the wheel of any car you assume ultimate responsibility for the safety of everyone who could be harmed by the operation of a motor vehicle. This is most obvious on the track because the intent is to push the capabilities of the car and the driver. This is the attraction, the thrill, and motivation for most everyone who buys and tracks a supercar. From what I understand, no one acted with malicious intent or the goal of killing Ben and Corey. Sadly, this situation exemplifies all the negative potential that exists on the track; however there is no grand conspiracy. The crash at the California Speedway is unfortunate and I sympathize with families and the race community at large. In my opinion, the buckshot lawsuit described herein discredits the friends, community, and organizations who shared Ben and Corey's passion for motor sports.

Date reviewed: Feb 1, 2007 9:16 PM

Nickname: M3Pilot

Review: I wonder how many lawsuits there have been against the makers of $12,000, 200-mph motorcycles because the rider was incompetent? Probably not many because the average owner probably has much shallower pockets than the driver of the $450,000 supercar. If you accept McClellan's definition of what makes a car defective (and thus shifting liability to the manufacturer) where do you draw the line? How do you determine what an "average driver" is? How do you determine an average level of automobile performance? It basically puts in place an untestable standard whereby any crash involving driver error could be interpreted (by the right lawyer seeking a large enough settlement) as the car being defective. And why does anyone think they deserve protection from their own ignorance or, more importantly, hubris?

Date reviewed: Jan 31, 2007 7:51 PM

Nickname: lon3

Review: I knew Corey quite well and he was a seasoned racing driver in his own right, having won many SCCA events. I'm sure if he anticipated any pontential for injury he would not have participated in a passenger ride. Corey also was a former porsche owner and understood a 911's handling characteristics, I think that the GT is an entirely different animal and with Keaton having limited track experience and no racing background, it is amazing in the wrong circumstances how quickly something can go from a bad situation to a fatal one. While it is a horrible tragedy the case if nothing else needs to be examined to prevent this from happening in the future. Corey was a wealthy man in the prime of his life and his wife has a right to know why this was taken away from both of them. Sometimes these lawsuits are to ascertain exactly what happened and determine culpability for the sake of changes. Do not criticize Tracy for being a loving spouse and wanting to know why her husband died.

Date reviewed: Jan 31, 2007 2:08 AM

Nickname: kit

Review: You people need to do your homework before you open your mouth. If you are such "big car people" you would know that the Porsche is known for these types of problems (ref. www.google.com) Also, as for Ms. Rudl, I look at it from a different point of view than all of you! She has a right to speak up on behalf of all the selfish "flashy race friends, fathers, and husbands" out there so this doesn't happen to more people. This is what happens when you leave family and friends behind for an instant thrill. Look at this as a reminder to everyone who puts themself in these positions.

Date reviewed: Jan 16, 2007 9:05 PM

Nickname: Reasonable

Review: "JUDGE NOT, LEST YOU BE JUDGED." Whether you agree it's Divine or not, I think that is pretty sound advice. Can you imagine how horrible it would be to have your beloved spouse ripped from your life? I can. Perhaps the widow is shining a light on the errors made that tragic day that will spare someone else the same tragic end. Shame on all of you who dare pass judgement on her. Have some compassion.

Date reviewed: Dec 4, 2006 8:52 PM