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  • caz15b
    Junior Member
    • Aug 2012
    • 17

    #1

    Josh bad fast McGuire

    I don't post much, just look but just think if he didn't get hurt....we would be talking about him...
  • Jim11h
    Senior Member
    • May 2007
    • 1501

    #2
    What happened?

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    • chupp n bloomer fan
      Senior Member
      • May 2007
      • 11526

      #3
      Originally posted by Jim11h View Post
      What happened?
      A few years ago at 201, track was fast and tacky. He flipped, and flipped hard, and when he did, his head hit the track if I'm not mistaken. Very close to being paralyzed. I know he's not 100%, but he's doing pretty darn well, and running for office in Ky.
      Up in the air who my next “favorite” driver is. Really losing hope on Bloomer getting anywhere back to “normal”.

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      • Jim11h
        Senior Member
        • May 2007
        • 1501

        #4
        Ohhhh, wow! Thanks didn't know. That musta been a real nasty ride

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        • Aluminium Block
          Senior Member
          • Aug 2007
          • 151

          #5
          I think the roll cage dug into the soft track. These roll cages need to be built with more head clearance. Not only for this but also to get out of the cars.

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          • Barbecueboy
            Senior Member
            • Mar 2013
            • 18116

            #6
            Originally posted by chupp n bloomer fan View Post
            A few years ago at 201, track was fast and tacky. He flipped, and flipped hard, and when he did, his head hit the track if I'm not mistaken. Very close to being paralyzed. I know he's not 100%, but he's doing pretty darn well, and running for office in Ky.
            We donated a few trinkets for auction when Eddie and Jamie carrier did some fundraising for him after his accident.......I met josh for the first time last year at county line race for the kids in November and I would have to say that he is probably one of the most humble and sincerest people I have ever met.

            What a great story if he were to get elected.........
            Where is the move over flag when you need it?????

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            • 00Hdmn
              Senior Member
              • May 2008
              • 1859

              #7
              Originally posted by Barbecueboy View Post
              We donated a few trinkets for auction when Eddie and Jamie carrier did some fundraising for him after his accident.......I met josh for the first time last year at county line race for the kids in November and I would have to say that he is probably one of the most humble and sincerest people I have ever met.

              What a great story if he were to get elected.........
              You are absolutely correct...... Back when Charlotte had the Colossal race, we were in town for it and it rained out so we went and checked out an indoor goKart track and Josh raced with us. Just acted like the most down to earth person, if he ran for office in WV I would be voting for him.

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              • chupp n bloomer fan
                Senior Member
                • May 2007
                • 11526

                #8
                Originally posted by Barbecueboy View Post
                We donated a few trinkets for auction when Eddie and Jamie carrier did some fundraising for him after his accident.......I met josh for the first time last year at county line race for the kids in November and I would have to say that he is probably one of the most humble and sincerest people I have ever met.

                What a great story if he were to get elected.........
                Oh yeah. He's a good guy and smart. I believe his Dad's stipulation was, you go to college, get a degree, I'll get you a car. He was helping Eddie, not sure if he still does. Either way, both of them I like.
                Up in the air who my next “favorite” driver is. Really losing hope on Bloomer getting anywhere back to “normal”.

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                • Barbecueboy
                  Senior Member
                  • Mar 2013
                  • 18116

                  #9
                  Originally posted by chupp n bloomer fan View Post
                  Oh yeah. He's a good guy and smart. I believe his Dad's stipulation was, you go to college, get a degree, I'll get you a car. He was helping Eddie, not sure if he still does. Either way, both of them I like.
                  Ditto........
                  Where is the move over flag when you need it?????

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                  • Welder89
                    Member
                    • Oct 2014
                    • 63

                    #10
                    Hands down the nicest driver I ever met at the track. He wasn't like all these rich kids that walk around with there noses up in the air thinking they are better than you. Pretty sure he has an engineering degree also. Dude is smart and can wheel the heck out of race car.

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                    • chupp n bloomer fan
                      Senior Member
                      • May 2007
                      • 11526

                      #11
                      Originally posted by Welder89 View Post
                      Hands down the nicest driver I ever met at the track. He wasn't like all these rich kids that walk around with there noses up in the air thinking they are better than you. Pretty sure he has an engineering degree also. Dude is smart and can wheel the heck out of race car.
                      They aren't rich though. I'm not disputing anything you said, but he didn't come from a Dad who owned some big company and has more money than God. Or they think they do till they start trying to support a racing habit.

                      Yes he has an engineering degree. His Dad made him a deal, you get your degree, I'll help you with a car.

                      Shame what happened, but he has recovered pretty well, compared to what coulda happened.
                      Up in the air who my next “favorite” driver is. Really losing hope on Bloomer getting anywhere back to “normal”.

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                      • aflack83
                        Senior Member
                        • Jun 2007
                        • 390

                        #12
                        I still see him around Carriers clan from time to time. Met him several times, he is a class act and one hell of a wheel man.
                        T3G Never Forget, Hardly Remember

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                        • Aces&Eights
                          Senior Member
                          • Apr 2016
                          • 237

                          #13
                          Originally posted by Jim11h View Post
                          What happened?
                          His car flipped and in the process the roof came off. When it landed top down on the clay, the cage sunk into the track surface far enough for his head to make contact with the track and break his neck. It was the kind of break 90% die from, but for him it only ended his driving career. Car designs need to be looked at as speeds keep climbing and more and more cars end up on there tops due to the "Modern" hike up setups. JMO

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                          • fongu
                            Senior Member
                            • Jul 2009
                            • 420

                            #14
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                            • BIGSTEVE00
                              Senior Member
                              • Feb 2008
                              • 1064

                              #15
                              I really miss BADFAST Josh McGuire on the track. But what he continues to do for the sport is amazing. He jumped up and started helping Charlie Floyd and his family as soon as Charlie got hurt. Josh and his wife Tracy and Eddie(Carrier) and his wife Jamie do a lot for our sport to help fellow racers. You can sometimes find Josh in the pit area helping turn wrenches on the #28 Carl Grover machine. But yes I wish we were talking about him winning some races!!!
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