Russian Amateur Drifter suffers car fire at East Pattaya Indoor Stadium Car Park

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Russian Amateur Drifter suffers car fire at East Pattaya Indoor Stadium Car Park

PATTAYA: -- A 27 year old Russian who is an amateur “Drifter”, was practicing his skills on Monday when his high-performance BMW burst into flames.

Fire Fighters arrived at the Pattaya Indoor Stadium Car Park, located in Soi Chayapreuk 2 in East Pattaya just before 4pm on Tuesday and after 30 minutes the fire was extinguished.

Mr. Mikhail Oleinikov was unhurt but devastated at losing his car which was completely destroyed by the fire which began when he was practicing his drifting.

Smoke began to come from the engine compartment so he decided to stop and exit his vehicle. Seconds later fire engulfed the car.

Full story http://pattayaone.net/pattaya-news/216793/russian-amateur-drifter-suffers-car-fire-at-east-pattaya-indoor-stadium-car-park/


-- Pattaya One 2015-09-02

[Charlie Croker]

Good story, but hardly news, I am never shocked seeing Russians on Liveleaks doing stupid stuff.

Like the guy who cut off his own head with a chainsaw, for a bet.

High end vehicle up in flames as some fool wants to look cool turning corners.

Seriously, buy a chainsaw next time, its cheaper.

Edited September 2, 2015 by Charlie Croker

[asdecas]

Self-decapitation by chainsaw is by no means confined to Russians, as a quick Google search of "man decapitates himself with chainsaw" will reveal.

Mercans, Brits, Germans, there is a veritable epidemic of the phenomenon, it seems.

[jaywalker]

Luckily I'm a professional drifter.

Never been anywhere long enough for my boots to get old.

[Transporter]

A BMW catching fire is newsworthy? Ferraris do it all the time!

[KamalaRider]

Good story, but hardly news, I am never shocked seeing Russians on Liveleaks doing stupid stuff.

Like the guy who cut off his own head with a chainsaw, for a bet.

High end vehicle up in flames as some fool wants to look cool turning corners.

Seriously, buy a chainsaw next time, its cheaper.

What's so stupid with drifting?

You don't know much about drifting, do you?

All around the world people are drifting with cars worth from nothing to million dollars.

[Longstaff]

I'll bet the nearby residents are heartbroken.

[xerostar]

A good reason to have a decent Fire Extinguisher on board, any car - especially one used for competitions.

A quick response from the driver might have saved his car from being a total write-off.

Waiting for the fire crew to turn up - by then it's too late.

Edited September 2, 2015 by xerostar

[FredNL]

Amateur !

[sabaii69]

A BMW catching fire is newsworthy? Ferraris do it all the time!

BMWs on fire might be an improvement. Owned two

[diehard60]

People just do not understand that these cars are not just off the show room floor. They are specially designed and built.

[sawadee1947]

People just do not understand that these cars are not just off the show room floor. They are specially designed and built.

built for what? For stupid games on the roads? The russian will use his push bike from now on I hope....

[champers]

Was he singing "Saturday Night at the Movies" ?

[mikiea]

Good story, but hardly news, I am never shocked seeing Russians on Liveleaks doing stupid stuff.

Like the guy who cut off his own head with a chainsaw, for a bet.

High end vehicle up in flames as some fool wants to look cool turning corners.

Seriously, buy a chainsaw next time, its cheaper.

What's so stupid with drifting?

You don't know much about drifting, do you?

All around the world people are drifting with cars worth from nothing to million dollars.

do not care about fools drifting one way or the other , but when you complain and go into shock when your shxt catches on fire well that is just plain stupid . ..

[LivinLOS]

People just do not understand that these cars are not just off the show room floor. They are specially designed and built.

built for what? For stupid games on the roads? The russian will use his push bike from now on I hope....

For drifiting.. Thailand has a pretty decent drift circuit scene.. And slightly less specialized cars can run gymkhana and or race too..

Been looking at a boosted e30 for a track car myself.

[Sviss Geez]

Good story, but hardly news, I am never shocked seeing Russians on Liveleaks doing stupid stuff.

Like the guy who cut off his own head with a chainsaw, for a bet.

High end vehicle up in flames as some fool wants to look cool turning corners.

Seriously, buy a chainsaw next time, its cheaper.

E30 3 series is not a high end vehicle!

Edited September 2, 2015 by Sviss Geez

[reptile91602]

Never heard of drifting before and could really care less!

[kiniyow]

Drifters that can afford a BMW? I need to learn this trade!

[Shawn0001]

Good story, but hardly news, I am never shocked seeing Russians on Liveleaks doing stupid stuff.

Like the guy who cut off his own head with a chainsaw, for a bet.

High end vehicle up in flames as some fool wants to look cool turning corners.

Seriously, buy a chainsaw next time, its cheaper.

What's so stupid with drifting?

You don't know much about drifting, do you?

All around the world people are drifting with cars worth from nothing to million dollars.

"as some fool wants to look cool turning corners"

"You don't know much about drifting, do you?"

Is there something more to drifting than appearing cool whilst cornering?

[NickJ]

Clint Eastwood made a movie about drifters once.

[Basil B]

Wonder how much to clean up the mess??? will they get him to pay???

[asdecas]

Clint Eastwood made a movie about drifters once.

I thought that was about flying high on planes...

[bangon04]

So let him buy another one.... obviously has plenty of money to burn.

The smell of burning rubber was just not good enough.

Edited September 2, 2015 by bangon04

[northernphil]

Clint Eastwood made a movie about drifters once.

Yep , High Plains Drifter. Maybe this Russian was a LoSo drifter. He is now he has to take the bus .

[NanLaew]

I caught a special on drifting on that crap Malaysian cable channel once. People pay money to watch that shit? Seriously?

[davethailand]

Is it just me that has zero sympathy for him?

[LivinLOS]

Drifters that can afford a BMW? I need to learn this trade!

its a 20 year plus old e30.. Find a donor car at under 50k.. Slap a 1jz turbo in it (another 40 - 60) and a decent drivetrain to take the power and under 200k you have a workable basic track car.

[sawadee1947]

People just do not understand that these cars are not just off the show room floor. They are specially designed and built.

built for what? For stupid games on the roads? The russian will use his push bike from now on I hope....

For drifiting.. Thailand has a pretty decent drift circuit scene.. And slightly less specialized cars can run gymkhana and or race too..

Been looking at a boosted e30 for a track car myself.

nevertheless......it's useless

[thailandforumaddict]

I think he was happy to see this old shiite car burn !

[Dap]

People just do not understand that these cars are not just off the show room floor. They are specially designed and built.

... but not fireproofed