I am seeing a lot of questions about what happened. Basically, while they were flipping the bus back onto it's wheels, one of the chains slipped and the bus crushed Eddie Nicholson. We didn't know what happened while I was filming and no one knew it was serious until they made the helicopter announcement.
I actually had to look for what might have happened -- the only thing that had changed was the bus that had rolled was now on its door, given that the staff worker was a tow truck operator, it took me all of 2 seconds to work out that either a chain slipped, or it snapped. That's quite unfortunate. I don't want to sound unempathetic or cold, but, I mean, what does one say about a situation like that? *checks video date* Especially 7 months after the fact. It hurts that it was at a back yard short track during races we, as race fans, enjoy for the spectacle, and drivers do for shots and goggles, and for the love of motorsports entertainment. Eddie was just there to help clean up after their antics.
Man,that sucks.... During the ice storm here in Texas we had a double stack of crushed cars tip off a semi while I was on top throwing the chains down. That's why I make I point to stop every morning and tell my baby I love her before I leave.
RIP. Terrible tragedy. I worked for my father putting in large concrete pipe when I was young. He always said, never use a chain, alway use a heavy steel cable. A chain snaps where as a cable freys before breaking giving precious seconds to get clear most times. Never know, may help someone in the future.
Sad when someone leaves us too soon ,, never met the man , never been to the track , im over 60 and and i have water in my eyes for this man and his family and township,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,im truly sorry for your loss,,,,
God bless his family and everyone at the track, I have never been to that track but this is a moment that would stay in people's hearts, we will miss him
That's a horrible tragedy . Hats off to all the hard working volunteers and track officials who tirelessly take risks every week to keep spectators and drivers safe . R.I.P. Mr. Nicholson .
Yeah. I've witnessed a couple of incidents. The first on was at Oceanside Speedway in Watsonville, California. A hobby stock driver had a heart attack in the car and his foot went straight to the gas pedal. If he hadn't high centered on the inside curb, he would have ran over two marshals. They thought they would need a helicopter but for some reason they used a ground ambulance. The next week they announced he walked out of the second was at american valley speedway in quincy, California. BOOM! I hear. The a lady screams "My baby! My baby!" The announcer freaks out and says a child fell through the stands. Turns out the lady's tiny little rat dog fell through and was fine. It was quite the scare for everyone and definitely disrupted the flow of the racing.
We make the bus races every year at Cedar Lake. Last year was the first time we had a scheduling conflict. My kids were sad we couldn't go... that night my phone blew up and I was in shock. Bummed we couldn't go but glad we didnt. I always feared the day I would have to explain a trauma like that to my kids. Rip Eddie. We'll be back in full force this season!
I've been to that track on multiple occasions and didn't that day because COVID was running rampid, I'm still a young lad and am thankful that I didn't go that day. The hardest thing about losing somebody is thinking about the moments prior to their death. I can't imagine what the air must have felt like that fateful night. Sure, during these types of events it's rather chilly, but it probably wasn't just that for the people who had to witness that. They most definitely had a gut feeling and a strange feeling In their chest like something was against them. God bless Eddie Nicholson and those who knew him.
Not exactly sure how it happened, but shouldn't one stay clear in case a chain does snap? Maybe it's not possible because of what needs to be done during the process? Just trying to figure it out.
These track workers show up every week for little to nothing pay wise, generally just because they love the sport of auto racing. Theses are the people that make a local dirt track race happen, week in and week out. Very sad to hear of his passing.
I was at Tuscan Raceway Park in Arizona in the 1990's for a Saturday night show. This was when the track was dirt. A street stock race had almost the same exact sequence of events. A car did multiple barrel rolls in turn-1 and was struck by the next car in line. Simply horrible. A helicopter came in and medevacked the driver. We read the next day in the paper he died. My condolences to the family.
Been racing speedway all my life, and l hate when this happens, such a sad day😥, our condolences to the family, we wish you all the best sending love❤❤❤ from Tasmania Australia🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 👊👍🇦🇺🇺🇸❤
You know it's bad when they bring in a helicopter. I was at a race in 1995 in Thompson Connecticut where a driver was t-boned. They brought a helicopter and that's when we knew it wasn't good. The announcement of his passing was rough. I couldn't imagine witnessing this though, so horrible. It's why we don't do bus races at our local tracks anymore.
Damn thats so tough. Id assume he was just a local working at the local track for fun and you hate too see stuff like this happen sorry for everyone involved with it. Seems like more workers die than the drivers these days. Crazy stuff
I know this feeling all to well...I had a co worker and good friend die in turn 3 at cowtown speedway doing my job..a car come into the track hauling ass under caution and he was on the track directing cars to line up and got hit ..I struggle with that all the time because he was doing my job..that should have been me.. not him...r.i.p Will Harvey we miss you
@@KeManYT i raced that track street and hobbie stock in early 80’s uncles raced it from nid 80’s till they both past , raced a 68 maro 8ball and a 68 cougar 711 alley cat
Off topic of the staff member RIP.... While i Love school bus racing, I really feel like there needs to be more in the way of rollover protection for the OBVIOUSLY high center of gravity plagued vehicles, the roof pretty much disconnected from the rest of it when it rolled.
Thats the risk taken any time you go to a race, drivers, staff and even spectators. The pits are a very dangerous place if you dont have ur head on a swivel. Seen my fair share of incidents and sadly even some deaths. RIP 🙏😢
Zestooo I was there when it happened. They chained up the bus to roll it back up and the chain dislodge and Eddie was crushed by the bus...it was a traumatic experience. The races were stopped for 45+ minutes as they tried to save him and waited for the helicopter but he died on scene...
Wow. I figured it was the bus driver . it caved in that roof bad. What a shame. You have to be aware of the what ifs in any towing/rigging situation. Never be in the line of fire.
And the crazy thing is, this guy was, like, a 30 year veteran of the fire service. He was experienced. He knew what he was doin', and it still went sideways on him, metaphorically speaking. Rest in peace...
Agreed, you’ve got to be diligent, constantly be mindful of worst case scenario ... never position yourself in a compromising manner. Head on a swivel, thinking stored energy trajectories, etc. That said, sometimes unforeseen things happen.
@@AuntieSmelly Sometimes a rider will go along. I'm guessing this is the case, and he was sitting where the roof collapsed on the bus. Doesn't look like much but if he was sitting there I'd say that probably broke his neck. I've seen many of these school bus races and I dont think I can recall seeing one roll over like that.
Omg I was here with my friends and we were scared when we found out the guy who went into the bus to turn it off and the buss fell on him and killed him
Finally someine judging this that actually has more then half a braincell!!! A rollcage will be heavier and slower but it will be great to have one But the driver didnt die it was actually a worker who was crushed
I see a lot of bad wreck but that one look bad but he you died save the bus diver so he will be know know so I will at for who's read this plz pray for his wife, kids, mom, dad, and lot more :(
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I am seeing a lot of questions about what happened. Basically, while they were flipping the bus back onto it's wheels, one of the chains slipped and the bus crushed Eddie Nicholson. We didn't know what happened while I was filming and no one knew it was serious until they made the helicopter announcement.
I actually had to look for what might have happened -- the only thing that had changed was the bus that had rolled was now on its door, given that the staff worker was a tow truck operator, it took me all of 2 seconds to work out that either a chain slipped, or it snapped. That's quite unfortunate. I don't want to sound unempathetic or cold, but, I mean, what does one say about a situation like that? *checks video date* Especially 7 months after the fact. It hurts that it was at a back yard short track during races we, as race fans, enjoy for the spectacle, and drivers do for shots and goggles, and for the love of motorsports entertainment. Eddie was just there to help clean up after their antics.
Thanks for the additional information. I too was about to ask. May God forever comfort his family and friends.
Man,that sucks.... During the ice storm here in Texas we had a double stack of crushed cars tip off a semi while I was on top throwing the chains down. That's why I make I point to stop every morning and tell my baby I love her before I leave.
I’m the wrecker operator at a dirt track. This kinda stuff scares the hell out of me. You never get under your lift.
RIP. Terrible tragedy. I worked for my father putting in large concrete pipe when I was young. He always said, never use a chain, alway use a heavy steel cable. A chain snaps where as a cable freys before breaking giving precious seconds to get clear most times. Never know, may help someone in the future.
Sad when someone leaves us too soon ,, never met the man , never been to the track , im over 60 and and i have water in my eyes for this man and his family and township,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,im truly sorry for your loss,,,,
Rest in Peace Eddie Nicholson. So sorry this happened. Thoughts and prayers for his friends & family.
God bless his family and everyone at the track, I have never been to that track but this is a moment that would stay in people's hearts, we will miss him
That's a horrible tragedy . Hats off to all the hard working volunteers and track officials who tirelessly take risks every week to keep spectators and drivers safe . R.I.P. Mr. Nicholson .
RIP. So sad when accidents happen at a fun event.
Yeah. I've witnessed a couple of incidents. The first on was at Oceanside Speedway in Watsonville, California. A hobby stock driver had a heart attack in the car and his foot went straight to the gas pedal. If he hadn't high centered on the inside curb, he would have ran over two marshals. They thought they would need a helicopter but for some reason they used a ground ambulance. The next week they announced he walked out of the second was at american valley speedway in quincy, California. BOOM! I hear. The a lady screams "My baby! My baby!" The announcer freaks out and says a child fell through the stands. Turns out the lady's tiny little rat dog fell through and was fine. It was quite the scare for everyone and definitely disrupted the flow of the racing.
We make the bus races every year at Cedar Lake. Last year was the first time we had a scheduling conflict. My kids were sad we couldn't go... that night my phone blew up and I was in shock. Bummed we couldn't go but glad we didnt. I always feared the day I would have to explain a trauma like that to my kids. Rip Eddie. We'll be back in full force this season!
I always said, the safest place to be is in the racecar.
I've seen several people lose their life at the race track.
RIP buddy.
I've been to that track on multiple occasions and didn't that day because COVID was running rampid, I'm still a young lad and am thankful that I didn't go that day. The hardest thing about losing somebody is thinking about the moments prior to their death. I can't imagine what the air must have felt like that fateful night. Sure, during these types of events it's rather chilly, but it probably wasn't just that for the people who had to witness that. They most definitely had a gut feeling and a strange feeling In their chest like something was against them. God bless Eddie Nicholson and those who knew him.
This is why I never use chains! Lost a friend years ago and said then it'll be straps only for me
Not exactly sure how it happened, but shouldn't one stay clear in case a chain does snap? Maybe it's not possible because of what needs to be done during the process? Just trying to figure it out.
These track workers show up every week for little to nothing pay wise, generally just because they love the sport of auto racing.
Theses are the people that make a local dirt track race happen, week in and week out.
Very sad to hear of his passing.
I was at Tuscan Raceway Park in Arizona in the 1990's for a Saturday night show. This was when the track was dirt. A street stock race had almost the same exact sequence of events. A car did multiple barrel rolls in turn-1 and was struck by the next car in line. Simply horrible. A helicopter came in and medevacked the driver. We read the next day in the paper he died. My condolences to the family.
May he RIP, thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends and racing community at that speedway.
Rest in peace sir and thank you for all your help
Been racing speedway all my life, and l hate when this happens, such a sad day😥, our condolences to the family, we wish you all the best sending love❤❤❤ from Tasmania Australia🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 👊👍🇦🇺🇺🇸❤
hopefully we can park it in the eddie nicholson victory lane this summer !
GOD BLESS HIM AND HIS FAMILY IN THE NAME OF JESUS CHRIST OUR LORD.
AMEN.
Apparently, you're not aware that God takes us when he wants us.
@@garyvolkmann3647 🤪
Apparently God is a huge Bus racing fan.
We had a moment of silence this year for those that have unfortunately lost their lives on the track especially for Eddie 🙏❤️
RIP. Saw a worker at Rome Speedway get killed doing a job he loved. Bless the family
You know it's bad when they bring in a helicopter. I was at a race in 1995 in Thompson Connecticut where a driver was t-boned. They brought a helicopter and that's when we knew it wasn't good. The announcement of his passing was rough. I couldn't imagine witnessing this though, so horrible. It's why we don't do bus races at our local tracks anymore.
i find buses to be safe its not even the bus that caused this most motorsports death is from hitting the walls
OMG so sad, I’m speechless, heart goes out to his family and friends and all that knew him.
So the exact momment Metallica's Enter Sandman was playing in the background and the lyrics were "Off to never neverland" ...just saying...
OMG NO 😂
Nailed it.lol
What was the name of the song that was playing when the bus caught on fire?
Rip Eddie he was a good genuine guy
RIP sir!! you were starting on the pole of the pearly gates 100. Proof there is racing in heaven!!
Rest In Peace! Such a terrible loss!!!
Only time i wish i got clickbated 😭😭
3:54 " I was playing in the beginning then the mood all changed"
I've been to one too many races (sprint car) where a flight for life had to be called.
R.I.P. to those taken too soon.
Sprint cars are treat but a dangerous one
From our family to yours Eddy may God protect you and I'll do that you sit at the right hand after Throne rest in peace
He will be missed forever he was a nice guy
So sad. My condolences to his family.
A tragedy that no one ever wants to happen. I'm so sorry for the family.
usually when they call for a coptor its usally life or death shocked they didnt tell the crowd it was a death
Damn thats so tough. Id assume he was just a local working at the local track for fun and you hate too see stuff like this happen sorry for everyone involved with it. Seems like more workers die than the drivers these days. Crazy stuff
When was this
I know this feeling all to well...I had a co worker and good friend die in turn 3 at cowtown speedway doing my job..a car come into the track hauling ass under caution and he was on the track directing cars to line up and got hit ..I struggle with that all the time because he was doing my job..that should have been me.. not him...r.i.p Will Harvey we miss you
RIP Will I heard about that one from some of the guys my Father drove with
I remember that terrible night. I miss Will so very bad
Life ends so suddenly sometimes... rip.
God bless all involved
cedar lake wisconsin?
yes
@@KeManYT i raced that track street and hobbie stock in early 80’s uncles raced it from nid 80’s till they both past , raced a 68 maro 8ball and a 68 cougar 711 alley cat
Damn thats sad. Died doing a job he loved.
3:26
Reminds me of Test Drive
Off topic of the staff member RIP.... While i Love school bus racing, I really feel like there needs to be more in the way of rollover protection for the OBVIOUSLY high center of gravity plagued vehicles, the roof pretty much disconnected from the rest of it when it rolled.
That is the only place I would want to go out at r.i.p
Under a school bus squashed into the mud? No thanks.
@@mattthacker4122 Better then cancer, drunk driver or some lame ass way.
Thats the risk taken any time you go to a race, drivers, staff and even spectators. The pits are a very dangerous place if you dont have ur head on a swivel. Seen my fair share of incidents and sadly even some deaths. RIP 🙏😢
Very sad He with God helping at his race track
RIP Mr.Nicholson 🙏🙏
What happened? the driver of the bus died?
no one of the track workers was injured while cleaning it up
The bus rolled on to him
Ke Man how?
Zestooo I was there when it happened. They chained up the bus to roll it back up and the chain dislodge and Eddie was crushed by the bus...it was a traumatic experience. The races were stopped for 45+ minutes as they tried to save him and waited for the helicopter but he died on scene...
@@sadiekampsula5174 darn I feel so bad got the guy and his family. I understand it was an accident but still you never know when it is your time.
Not going to explain anything?
the chain snapped on the bus when they were flipping it over crushing eddie
That is sad. My condolences to all that knew him. 😔
Wow. I figured it was the bus driver . it caved in that roof bad. What a shame. You have to be aware of the what ifs in any towing/rigging situation. Never be in the line of fire.
And the crazy thing is, this guy was, like, a 30 year veteran of the fire service. He was experienced. He knew what he was doin', and it still went sideways on him, metaphorically speaking.
Rest in peace...
@@storyofcory getting comfortable with dangerous stuff is not a good thing.
Agreed, you’ve got to be diligent, constantly be mindful of worst case scenario ... never position yourself in a compromising manner. Head on a swivel, thinking stored energy trajectories, etc.
That said, sometimes unforeseen things happen.
Rest In Peace Eddie
🙏🏻
So was the staff member driving the buss?
No. While they were flipping it back onto its wheels, a chain slipped and crushed him
Oh dam that sucks
that place has a dirtbike track magnus gos to
My dad races there (Brandon Jensen)
Tell your dad to slow down so I can catch him next season LOL too fast
That's was a bad night
I was there when it happened 😭
Me to
I don't understand, how did this happen to him? I ask respectfully.
@@AuntieSmelly Sometimes a rider will go along. I'm guessing this is the case, and he was sitting where the roof collapsed on the bus. Doesn't look like much but if he was sitting there I'd say that probably broke his neck. I've seen many of these school bus races and I dont think I can recall seeing one roll over like that.
@@thxman1968 that's not what happened there are a few comments that say what actually happened.
RIP brother
Rest in peace.........
That was neat when the ambulance came on the track and started racing
Omg I was here with my friends and we were scared when we found out the guy who went into the bus to turn it off and the buss fell on him and killed him
That bus flip looked kinda deliberate to me!
Horrible! Prayers for the family
Accident at 3:45
God bless
I was there it was not the driver that was her it was a staff member
ya it was Eddie. The drivers were fine.
How did Eddie get hurt tho?
RIP!
the buses had no reinforced roll cage of any kind... wtf were they thinking.. Someone's death was waiting to happen 3:50 is the crash to save you time
Finally someine judging this that actually has more then half a braincell!!!
A rollcage will be heavier and slower but it will be great to have one
But the driver didnt die it was actually a worker who was crushed
Rest in peace
To everyone that was there my sister Kayla work with him so did my cousin
Eddie was my dads best friend
Racing a large filed of old school buses around a dirt short track. What could possibly go wrong?
So sorry
Rip
🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
God bless pray for the faimly
dirt trackers do it in the dirt!!
so sad i knew the guy
I'm sorry
RIP
Hate to see that.
sad.
Wow but when I die I hope it’s in the driver’s seat racing
So sad
Sad
rest in peace 😪
I see a lot of bad wreck but that one look bad but he you died save the bus diver so he will be know know so I will at for who's read this plz pray for his wife, kids, mom, dad, and lot more :(
...i think i just had a stroke
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who the hell races a bus ?
Those bus races are an absolute joke. An extremely dangerous joke.
What's with the goofy ass music?