http://www.nhra.com/content/news/19287.htm
http://www.nhra.com/apcm/apcmviewercache.asp?a=19282&z=7'
apparently something just flat went mechanically wrong, broke a chassis member in the driver's compartment, which then punctured the tire. JFR is inspecting all cars and will not return to competition until the details and fixes and resolved and implemented.
The team still is evaluating what occurred in the accident that caused the severe closed head injury that resulted in Medlen's death. The JFR crew chiefs, headed by Medlen's father, John, will be working closely with NHRA, the Professional Racers Owners Organization, and the team's vendors to evaluate the series of events that caused a tire blowout and an extreme vibration beyond anything previously recorded in the sport.
http://www.nhra.com/apcm/apcmviewercache.asp?a=19282&z=7'
apparently something just flat went mechanically wrong, broke a chassis member in the driver's compartment, which then punctured the tire. JFR is inspecting all cars and will not return to competition until the details and fixes and resolved and implemented.