In a sport that has a multitude of safety built in, this was a catastrophic event. The crash at the end of the runoff makes determining the cause nearly impossible. Truely tragic.
Drag racing at that level has nearly met the absolute extremes of human endurance. The G-forces exceed that of a catipult launch from a aircraft carrier and the space shuttle launch. For anyone that has not been to a pro drag racing event, you really have not experienced the sport. Some things caught on video are just shocking and show the reality of life and death. The family, crew, and fans will suffer from this loss and my prayers go out to all of them.