(90 quotes found)
“The crew was whistling before impact and put the train into an emergency brake application. Unfortunately the train was unable to stop (in time).”
Gus Melonas
“Brakes are typically neglected. It's one of the more important things when you're cruising down that steep hill.”
Dave Ballard
“I was actually in the house and heard the train brakes. You just get a knot in your throat knowing something's about to happen and that the outcome could be very bad. I knew it was probably a possibility of a fatality, so my heart goes out to the family of this young lady.”
Robert Ramos
“He got away because he stabbed the brakes then took off. He's a great racer, but second is just first loser.”
Robby Gordon
“As soon as she hit the curb, she panicked. She misapplied hitting the brakes and hit the accelerator.”
Robert Burke
“I was really impressed with the brakes. They could stop on a dime. The acceleration was incredible. But the biggest surprise to me was how you go out and get such great speed, and as you turn down off the back straightaway, I can't believe how hard the wheel gets going into turn 10. As you arc off into there, the steering wheel's locked up. It's amazing.”
Rusty Wallace
“I was really impressed with the brakes. They could stop on a dime. The acceleration was incredible. These are incredible hot rods.”
“I locked the brakes up and got into the wall, but there was no way to miss the crash. It's typical Phoenix off Turn 4. When one car gets spun, everybody does.”
Ryan Newman
“Things like generators, ignition coils and basic brake components do not fall into Delphi's picture because there are so many suppliers competing on price out there it's unlikely you can gain any kind of a competitive advantage.”
Jim Gillette
