Race Car Driver Wannabe Seriously Injured In Racetrack Crash

Race Car Driver Wannabe Seriously Injured In Racetrack Crash

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Story Published: May 12, 2006 at 8:23 AM PDT

Story Updated: Aug 31, 2006 at 8:25 AM PDT

By KOMO Staff

KING COUNTY - A 33-year-old man was seriously injured Thursday after illegally taking his van for a spin on the race track at Pacific Raceways near Auburn.

Police say they believe the man was an electrician who was likely doing electrical sub-contracting work at the track earlier in the day.

But investigators say around 5 o' clock, the man decided to take his 1993 GMC Astrovan for a spin on the track, and was driving the wrong way at a high speed. He was on the straightway in front of the bleachers when he collided with a guardrail.

The impact shattered the van into several pieces.

The driver was airlifted to Harborview in serious condition, but he was expected to survive. He had a dog in the van as well, but the dog was thrown free during the impact and was miraculously not injured.

Police do believe alcohol was a factor in this ordeal. They say charges are likely.

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