{"id":101979,"date":"2025-08-17T16:44:13","date_gmt":"2025-08-17T16:44:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/racepages.com\/Videos\/drag-racing\/uncategorized\/disco-dean-karns-walks-away-from-top-end-crash-at-outlaws-no-prep-shootout\/"},"modified":"2025-08-17T16:44:13","modified_gmt":"2025-08-17T16:44:13","slug":"disco-dean-karns-walks-away-from-top-end-crash-at-outlaws-no-prep-shootout","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/racepages.com\/Videos\/drag-racing\/uncategorized\/disco-dean-karns-walks-away-from-top-end-crash-at-outlaws-no-prep-shootout\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Disco\u2019 Dean Karns Walks Away From Top-End Crash at Outlaws No Prep Shootout"},"content":{"rendered":"

Veteran no-prep racer \u201cDisco\u201d Dean Karns walked away from a frightening top-end crash during elimination rounds at\u00a0The Outlaws<\/em>\u00a0No Prep Shootout at Qlispe Raceway Park.<\/p>\n

Facing off against Chevy Reeves, Karns\u2019 eye-catching pink Pontiac Trans Am crossed the centerline beyond the eighth-mile mark before making heavy contact with the wall. The crash brought an abrupt end to what Karns described as one of the best-performing cars his team had ever fielded.<\/p>\n

In a message to fans shared on social media, Karns explained what happened from his perspective:<\/p>\n

\u201cMoved around a little. Lifted. Zero-percent throttle and the engine deceleration locked the back tires like [I was] on ice since the track is so slick. Just slid every which way but straight,\u201d Karns wrote. \u201cWe put so much time, effort, and personal sacrifice into this that watching the best car we\u2019ve ever had turn into a pile of rubble just sucks.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Karns\u2019 longtime team member Jesse Adams added that safety crews responded quickly and effectively, crediting their calm approach in helping ensure the Ohio-based racer escaped without serious injury.<\/p>\n

On Sunday, Karns posted a video update, showing a large bruise on his arm but reassuring fans he was otherwise okay.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m beat up. I\u2019ve got a hematoma on my arm, nothing major. God was looking out for me,\u201d Karns said. \u201cThe biggest thing that I\u2019ve seen is that the comeback will be greater than the setback. And that\u2019s what we\u2019re going to try to do now.\u201d<\/p>\n

The crash marks a setback for Karns\u2019 \u201cStinky Pinky\u201d program, which had been building momentum in recent weeks. Still, the Ohio native made it clear his passion remains undiminished:<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019ll rebuild. I can\u2019t thank everybody enough for the love and support. God was definitely riding with me. We will live to fight another day.\u201d<\/p>\n

Photos courtesy of Megan Taylor, Jesse Adams<\/p>\n

This story was originally published on August 17, 2025. \"Drag<\/p>\n

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