Fatality at VARAC today

[miniguy]

Prayers and thoughts with Dino Crescentini and his family after the Wolf Dallara crash today. A nice guy and a nice car :(

[gpoth]

was not there what happened?

[abrracing]

Was a sad weekend in Motorsports. Scott Kalitta in NHRA yesterday and Dino today. RIP gentleman.

[rmicroys]

Tragic. Even an ex-Gilles Villeneuve car.

http://www.racingsportscars.com/photo/1977/Mosport-1977-08-21c-002.jpg

Our thoughts go out to all the families today.

[Track Mom]

Our deepest sympathies to both family and friends.

The Mosport Grid Crew

[Pat_B]

I've just heard, my deepest sympathies to Dino Crescentini's family and friends.

[Volfie]

Our deepest sympathies to the family

Mosport Pit Lane Crew

[G-ForceJunkie]

http://www.thestar.com/Sports/article/447401

Rest in peace.

[soloZ]

Man seeing the car after, still sitting on the track was just weird and the whole place was so quiet. I was watching from Moss and I swear it never really looked like he was pushing the car.

my sympathies to his family and friends.

[MastaDeeMon]

Oh god no.

My thoughts and prayers to his family and friends.

Horrible, just horrible. I just saw him yesterday, he was having so much fun.

[Mike H]

My sincere sympathy goes out to Dino Crescentini's family, friends and crew. He gave great pleasure to so many this weekend as he showed his driving skill in the Wolf Dallara.

Mike Hodge,
Motorsport Marshalling Services

[shamrock]

I was there Saturday and watched him race. What a tragedy. Greatest sympathies to the family from everyone here at the Motorsport Club of Ottawa.

[Vicsr44]

A tragic loss - Dino Crescentini was a man who loved vintage racing & enjoyed talking to people about his car. We are deeply saddened by his passing. Our sympathies, prayers & thoughts go out to his family & friends.

Our thanks to the rescue crew & EMS people who tried so desperately to save his life.

Vic & Darlene Henderson

[Option1]

After having had so much fun recently, Mr Crescentini's passing is a sad reminder of just how final the sport we love can be. May he rest in peace. :(

Neil

[gravlguts]

I was also at 5. It was pretty tough for me....sometimes you just know what has happened, without being told.

Many folks have been sharing their thoughts here: http://thegarageblog.com/garage/tragedy-mars-2008-varac-festival-at-mosport/

My heart goes out to Dino's family.

[Sarah_K]

My thoughts and prayers are with Dinos family and friends.

He will be missed!

[wolfkodiak]

arrived at the track late.......saw the ambulance leaving and we all went silent in the car. Set up at corner five and watched the marshals close down the station to go for lunch. Have never felt such forboding at the track...everyone could sense what had happened even before the announcement...couldn't believe my ears when I heard people complaining that the day had been canceled......Bravo to Dino Crescentini for bringing back the speed and reminding us of Villeneuve in CanAm We celebrate his life and bravado for living what he loved and allowing us to be part of it thankyou to the organizers for stopping activities allowing us to reflect...Everyone's prayers are with Dino and his family and his friends

[abrracing]

I also want to thank the marshalls & safety people that work all these events. As a driver I surely would not want to have been the one who had to respond to the crash and deal with what they had to. My thoughts are with you, I dont know how you do this week in and out knowing what you may have to deal with.

[Director]

On behalf of all of us at Team Mad Macs Racing, our thoughts & prayers to Dino's family and to all of those at the track that had to respond to the incident.

[Rick_323i]

It's been a sad 24 hours that's for sure.

I'm trying to understand how this happened.
Does anyone know exactly where the car came to rest? One report said it happened at the "hump", another around turn 6.

Rick

[TFB]

It's been a sad 24 hours that's for sure.

I'm trying to understand how this happened.
Does anyone know exactly where the car came to rest? One report said it happened at the "hump", another around turn 6.

Rick

It began just past the marshal stand at turn 6, ended just before the marshal stand at 7 and long before the hump.

[Rick_323i]

Thanks T

I was wondering about air getting under the car. Look at the difference in the front wing angle from the era photo of that car and the setting from this past weekend. It appears Dino had it trimmed almost flat!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/27759023@N02/2603102004/sizes/o/in/set-72157605759766370/

http://www.racingsportscars.com/photo/1977/Mosport-1977-08-21c-002.jpg

I doubt he would have been at full chat by turn 6, but still probably going fast enough to take off.

[TFB]

Thanks T

I was wondering about air getting under the car. Look at the difference in the front wing angle from the era photo of that car and the setting from this past weekend. It appears Dino had it trimmed almost flat!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/27759023@N02/2603102004/sizes/o/in/set-72157605759766370/

http://www.racingsportscars.com/photo/1977/Mosport-1977-08-21c-002.jpg

I doubt he would have been at full chat by turn 6, but still probably going fast enough to take off.


Durham Region Police might be interested, or might not. I doubt they have a lot of experience investigating racing fatalities or have any in-depth knowledge of issues specific to purpose-built race cars. http://www.drps.ca/netscape/whatsnew/whatsnew_view.asp?ID=13129

"The Durham Regional Police Collision Investigation Unit was called to the scene and the raceway was closed for several hours as evidence was gathered. The circumstances of the collision are still under investigation.

Investigators believe that weather conditions were favorable at the time of the collision. Police would like to speak to anyone who may have information or witnessed this incident.

Anyone with information about this incident is asked to call D/Cst. Tracy Gibbins of the Traffic Services Branch at 905-579-1520 (toll free 1-888-579-1520) ext. 5227."

[DJones]

:( I seen and talked to Dino about three or four years ago. He had just got his car running well enough to "have some fun" . From all of us who seen him race, Thanks Dino , Rest in peace Doug

[abrracing]

For me at least I hope that when the investigation is over they let us know what they found. It will help give me closure and hopefully help all of us make our cars safer so we dont have a posts like these in our forums.

[Cdnstunts]

The man did what he loved, racing............:cool:

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Name
Dino Crescentini

Date
09/22/1947 - 06/22/2008

Obituary Notice


CRESCENTINI, Dino age 60 June 22, 2008 Beloved husband of Vincenzina. Dearest father of Cristina & Stefano. Dear brother of Marcello (Daniela). Dear son of Marino and the late Adele. Visitation Thurs. 4-9pm and Fri. 1-9pm at Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc. (Shelby Twp.) 54880 VanDyke @ 25 Mile Rd. Prayers Fri. 7pm. Instate Sat. 9:30am at St. Andrew Church 1400 Inglewood (E. of Rochester Rd., S. of Tienken) until Mass, 10:00am. Entombment Guardian Angel. Tributes to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society are welcome. Mr. Crescentini was a member of the 1994 Republic of SanMarino Olympic team as a driver of the 2 man bobsled team held in Lillehammer, Norway. He owned CBC Building Co. He was also a member of the San Marino Club as well as many racing clubs and associations. Share memories with the family at their "On-Line Guest Book" @ WujekCalcaterra.com

Visitations
Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons at 4 pm - 9 pm on Thursday, June 26th
Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons at 1 pm - 9 pm on Friday, June 27th
Prayers at 7 pm on Friday, June 27th


Services
Mass: St. Andrew at 10am on Saturday, June 28th
Instate: St. Andrew at 9:30 am on Saturday, June 28th


Memorials
Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
1421 E. 12 Mile Road Bldg. A
Madison Heights, MI 48071

Cemetery
Guardian Angel Cemetery (MAP)
4701 Rochester Road
Rochester , MI 48306

Church
St. Andrew (MAP)
1400 Inglewood
Rochester , MI 48307

Location
Shelby Location
54880 Van Dyke, Shelby Twp (MAP)
(586) 677-4000

[Champ98]

Thanks T

I was wondering about air getting under the car. Look at the difference in the front wing angle from the era photo of that car and the setting from this past weekend. It appears Dino had it trimmed almost flat!

http://www.flickr.com/photos/27759023@N02/2603102004/sizes/o/in/set-72157605759766370/

http://www.racingsportscars.com/photo/1977/Mosport-1977-08-21c-002.jpg

I doubt he would have been at full chat by turn 6, but still probably going fast enough to take off.

Some of those 'Flickr' shots show an unusual Upturn of the front splitter at speed as well, ...

My condolences to all concerned and I hope that the Varac community get some answers soon ...

[legger]

very good observation...