The black box data recorder in Kyle Petty’s car registered an incredible 80-Gs in his Bristol crash last week. No wonder he has two broken ribs. Petty’s car hit on the driver’s side, and it was very close to being a flush hit – the most dangerous type. Petty may also sit out this week’s Talladega race. Christian Fittipaldi subbed for Petty on Sunday but crashed midway through the race. “The last 10 or 15 laps I was out there I think I was running out of brakes,” Fittipaldi said. “When I came out of turn two, Dale Jarrett was right next to me, and I guess I forgot to pump the brake pedal. When I went into three, it was way, way low, like almost on the floor of the car. But considering I hopped in at the last minute, I was having a pretty good time out there.”( Winston Salem Journal ) BUT was sent this Tuesday: Please note Kyle Petty should be listed as the driver of the #45 Georgia-Pacific/Brawny Dodge for the NASCAR Winston Cup event this weekend at Talladega, Ala., and is planning on.participating in practice, as well as qualifying,.and racing the car.( Williams Company PR )(4-2-2003)
