Jay Leno in a rollover accident

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06-27-16, 09:46 AM

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That is a true entertainer right there. Rolled over and made sure the show kept going on in classic Leno fashion.

06-27-16, 10:15 AM

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I'd probably need a change of pants. scary as hell.

06-27-16, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Aron9000

Why on earth would he do that???? He looks pretty cool and collected on camera,probably just glad Jay wasn't hurt. Although you know that has to hurt, he's been driving that car for 50 years, its like one of his children.

I will give some credit to the guys who built the car as well. Roll cage, harnesses, seats, fuel cell, all did their job, nobody hurt, not even a scratch.

He's only been driving this one since 1992. It's just a replica of the original which is in storage.

06-27-16, 11:07 AM

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1992 is still 25 years ago...

06-27-16, 02:27 PM

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He's only been driving this one since 1992. It's just a replica of the original which is in storage.

Did not know that. That might explain why they were not hurt and why the car held up so well during that crash.

As for where they were filming, it looked like a big empty parking lot and they hit a bump or hole in the road. I'm suprised they weren't on a drag strip filming, as that's about the only safe(relatively) place to operate that car. With the way the suspension is modified, it isn't meant to turn or hit a bump.

06-27-16, 02:59 PM

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I think Jay himself being around cars and racing for as long as he has knew to try and keep his arms in to avoid injury

Must be. I think that is probably something that should be talked about much much more. What he did potentially saved himself yet seems to be a little known thing.