Coyote meets grill at 190 mph (graphic)

**stkjock** · 08-13-2009, 11:22 AM

Joe Gibbs Racing driver Brad Coleman was testing a Gibbs NASCAR Sprint Cup Series car at Toyota Arizona Proving Grounds earlier this week and came onto the radio and told his crew something rather unusual.

“Guys, I hit a coyote,” Coleman said.

Coleman was running close to 200 mph around the 10-mile test track when he saw the animal wander under the outside guardrail.

“I’m in the middle of the corner, and I’m doing like 190,” Coleman said Friday at Nashville Superspeedway before practicing his Nationwide Series car. “I’m just cruising. You run the high line there, because that’s where the most banking is. It’s the high-speed lane. There’s just a guardrail there like on the freeway.

It made quite a mess of the car
“I see this thing, it must’ve been 100 feet in front of me, just jump out. Right when I saw it come out from under the guardrail, I was like, ‘That’s a coyote.’”

“It just started smoking like crazy,” Coleman said. “And it smelled terrible. I didn’t see anything in the mirror, so I was like, ‘I wonder where it went?’ I said, ‘Guys, I hit a coyote. I’m going to come in because I think it screwed up the radiator. I think it clogged up the grille a little bit.’”

**Casey4s** · 08-13-2009, 11:29 AM

"I think it clogged up the grill a little bit" LOL... yeah I'd say it looks a little clogged up.

pieperz06 · 08-13-2009, 11:29 AM

when you said coyote i thought it was going to be one of the dudes that smuggles ppl across the border and that some one ran a dude over at 200 mph

doogie · 08-13-2009, 11:44 AM

Now that is some carnage!

Aside from the the blood, it almost looks like a head and pelt was just set into the grill opening.

**DJ Staid** · 08-13-2009, 01:04 PM

That reminded me of those stupid garfield things you can get that look like he is stuck in your hood. That is freaking nuts.

Pumpkinfish · 08-13-2009, 09:42 PM

Awesome!

**US-1** · 08-13-2009, 10:36 PM

Told you those Toyotas were dogs.

hottcobra · 08-13-2009, 11:34 PM

**AlloyGT** · 08-14-2009, 01:44 AM

I hit one doing 105 across Nebraska one night, in a company car. It just cracked the bumper cover, and he went flying. At the last second I saw him running up from the ditch, but there was no way I was going to try to swerve at that speed. I just said, "sorry dude, sucks to be you right now!"

**alloy6ix** · 08-14-2009, 02:49 AM

that sucks. one time me and my girl were coming back from San Antonio and she was driving and the one minute I decided to get some rest, I heard this disgusting fucking thump. The wrench light came on so I knew we were fucked.. Turns out she had two options: kill one raccoon or the family of raccoons following it. Well, she took out the mom and left the babies. It didn't do anything to the bumper but the radiator was FUBAR and we were only like thirty mins from home... fucking animals.. that raccoon was fucking huge.

**ZmanM3** · 08-15-2009, 11:11 AM

That coyote will never have the guts to do that again.

Hooty · 08-15-2009, 11:12 AM

Entrails FTW.

j-stang · 08-17-2009, 12:36 AM

another shot i found

bigwilly43729 · 08-17-2009, 03:42 PM

I always feel bad for these animals that get pelted like this, but I always wish I could just ask them, 'what were you thinking?' I know they aren't super smart, but you'd think instincts would take over at some point.

**irishpwr46** · 08-17-2009, 06:39 PM

what would possess you to run towards a car screaming along at 190?

Hooty · 08-17-2009, 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by irishpwr46

what would possess you to run towards a car screaming along at 190?

It makes the meat more tender.

**irishpwr46** · 08-17-2009, 06:55 PM

^^^thats awesome

08-13-2009, 11:22 AM	#1
stkjock Super Moderator Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Long Island NY Posts: 8,976 iTrader: 7 / 100%	Coyote meets grill at 190 mph (graphic) Joe Gibbs Racing driver Brad Coleman was testing a Gibbs NASCAR Sprint Cup Series car at Toyota Arizona Proving Grounds earlier this week and came onto the radio and told his crew something rather unusual. “Guys, I hit a coyote,” Coleman said. Coleman was running close to 200 mph around the 10-mile test track when he saw the animal wander under the outside guardrail. “I’m in the middle of the corner, and I’m doing like 190,” Coleman said Friday at Nashville Superspeedway before practicing his Nationwide Series car. “I’m just cruising. You run the high line there, because that’s where the most banking is. It’s the high-speed lane. There’s just a guardrail there like on the freeway. It made quite a mess of the car “I see this thing, it must’ve been 100 feet in front of me, just jump out. Right when I saw it come out from under the guardrail, I was like, ‘That’s a coyote.’” “It just started smoking like crazy,” Coleman said. “And it smelled terrible. I didn’t see anything in the mirror, so I was like, ‘I wonder where it went?’ I said, ‘Guys, I hit a coyote. I’m going to come in because I think it screwed up the radiator. I think it clogged up the grille a little bit.’” __________________ 11.49 @ 121.49 Steal this vert /\ For Sale

08-13-2009, 11:29 AM	#2
Casey4s Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Woodbridge, Va Posts: 285 iTrader: 0 / 0%	"I think it clogged up the grill a little bit" LOL... yeah I'd say it looks a little clogged up. __________________ Stock shortblock & heads, FRPP shorties, FRPP 4.10's, K&N CAI, BMR underneath, Stock 5R55S, Spydershaft. 13.181 @104.14 1/4 : 8.44 @ 82.80 1/8

08-13-2009, 11:29 AM	#3
pieperz06 i need to get blown Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Corpus Christi,TX Posts: 1,626 iTrader: 1 / 100%	when you said coyote i thought it was going to be one of the dudes that smuggles ppl across the border and that some one ran a dude over at 200 mph __________________ BBR Tune, Mac Coated Long Tubes, Koni Yellows, Vogtland Springs, MM C/C Plates, BMR Rear Sway, Strano Adj Front Swaybar w/ Adj End-Links, Adj P/H Bar, P/H Bar Brace, FRPP GTA's, Coast DS, CHE DS Loop, MGW, JLT CAI, Pypes O/R-H, CHE LCA, CHE Anti-Squats, Steeday UDP's, Steeda CMDP's, Roush Track Pack Wing, Corbeau FX1 Seats, Corbeau 5pt Harness Speed has never killed anyone, suddenly becoming stationary… that’s what gets you 150.913 in a standing mile Best 1/8 Mile With Street Tires 60'=1.9628 ET=8.5630 MPH=82.72

08-13-2009, 11:44 AM	#4
doogie Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SE WI Posts: 704 iTrader: 14 / 100%	Now that is some carnage! Aside from the the blood, it almost looks like a head and pelt was just set into the grill opening. __________________ 07 Alloy GT ragtop Edelbrock E-force 422RWHP/394RWTQ - tuned by Bob Kurgan

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08-13-2009, 01:04 PM	#5
DJ Staid Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Greater Detroit Area Posts: 81 iTrader: 0 / 0%	That reminded me of those stupid garfield things you can get that look like he is stuck in your hood. That is freaking nuts.

08-13-2009, 10:36 PM	#7
US-1 THE Bad Guy Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: The ShadowLands Posts: 11,149 iTrader: 28 / 100%	Told you those Toyotas were dogs. __________________ *SD Wheeler* *2X-FFW Ultra Stang Champion* Kicker Audio - Probe / CHP - C&L Performance - American Racing Headers Oakley - StreetCar1320 Clothing - Keplinger Designs - Aronson Motorsports *The whiners and the wanna-be's will look up and shout "Save us".....and I will whisper, "No."*

08-13-2009, 11:34 PM	#8
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08-14-2009, 01:44 AM	#9
AlloyGT Lurker Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Highlands Ranch Posts: 104 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I hit one doing 105 across Nebraska one night, in a company car. It just cracked the bumper cover, and he went flying. At the last second I saw him running up from the ditch, but there was no way I was going to try to swerve at that speed. I just said, "sorry dude, sucks to be you right now!"

08-15-2009, 11:11 AM	#11
ZmanM3 The Evil One Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: St. Robert, MO Posts: 13,748 iTrader: 26 / 100%	That coyote will never have the guts to do that again. __________________ 05 - Saleen S/C, Saleen suspension, 2.95" pulley, Livernois heads, Thrump_rrr tensioner etc. http://www.fquick.com/ZmanM3

08-15-2009, 11:12 AM	#12
Hooty Awesomely X-Piped Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 91 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Entrails FTW.

08-17-2009, 12:36 AM	#13
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08-17-2009, 03:42 PM	#14
bigwilly43729 Reckless modder Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 1,458 iTrader: 31 / 100%	I always feel bad for these animals that get pelted like this, but I always wish I could just ask them, 'what were you thinking?' I know they aren't super smart, but you'd think instincts would take over at some point. __________________ 2005 Sonic Blue GT

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