Russo Steele Tent Collapse

[442w30]

Want pics of the disaster?

http://www.examiner.com/examiner/x-16064...tsdale-auctions

I also talked with Tommie Lee cuz I thought, "OK, maybe now's a good time to visit his collection!" but he had a few cars at the auction so he was caught up in the hubbub. In fact, he was checked out by some paramedics because he was caught in part of the collapse. He's fine but a little disturbed - nothing that a good night's sleep can't help. I guess in the next few days we'll learn more about the damage to the cars at the auction.

I guess tomorrow B-J for me?

[kwhizz]

Talk about the worst possible thing happening at the worst possible time.................I can't even Imagine the damage done to the History of Muscle Car America.....But........Hopefully no one was hurt or worse.......The cars can be bumped back into shape and repainted..........People hurt or killed would be a much larger Disaster..........Keep it in "Perspective"

Ken

[Xplantdad]

You are right Ken! It could have been much worse...since the time the collapse and tent throwing happened was during rush hour on the freeway(in one of our worst storms ever).

I am glad to hear that no one was severely hurt.

[AutoInsane]

News Video

http://www.azfamily.com/news/Tents-c...-82320467.html

Hope no one is hurt....

SUCKS that this happened...

[Smokey]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KqAnXEOSLHw

[bashton]

Very scary situation. I give Drew and his crew credit for clearing things out clearly and quickly.

Stefano, Mike, Dennis and I were able to clear out literally minutes before the tents cut loose.

I got caught on the 101 right next the auction, and when things let loose, debri was flying through the air, tent poles, canvas....

Everyone is OK and news reports one minor injury. Talk about lucky!

Ditto on what Kwhizz said!

Bashton
MCACN Managing Member

[Ngtflyr]

I feel for all of you caught up in this situation. This year was the first in a long time I didn't have something there, just lucky. I can imagine how you feel with your baby incurring damage, especially those who just finished a restoration. No one needs this in this economy. It will be interesting to see how the various insurance companies rectify the situation. Let me know if there is anything I can do, I will be available today if needed. I have a truck, trailer and one garage stall open.

[Late BrakeU2]

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You are right Ken! It could have been much worse...since the time the collapse and tent throwing happened was during rush hour on the freeway(in one of our worst storms ever).
I am glad to hear that no one was severely hurt.

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Bruce, you guys got what went through here yesterday afternoon. Still very convective weather today- lot's of micro cells, hail and snow down to 1000ft.

Less wind today ,but yesterday was epic. It's headed your way so be careful cuz it iz the desert!

[al8apex]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KqAnXEOSLHw

wow, the potential for injury was incredible, it is amazing the poles didn't hurt anyone ...

Imagine driving down the road (the 101 freeway) and having a tent come at you ...

There was a confirmed tornado that touched down ~ 8:30 last night just 2 miles west of the auction site ...

We were in a Tornado WATCH, 1 step up from the warning, most of the evening, the weather maps were crazy ... and they kept on cutting in with flood warnings, tornado watches, warnings, a real scary evening

glad no one was hurt

[ORIGLS6]

I really don't want to see what's under that tent.

Did any of our folks have cars damaged, or do we know yet? Sad, sad situation, but I'm relieved to hear there were no serious personal injuries. For Drew and the car owners, I hope everyone's insured and the R-S group survives.