Bill Simpson Dies at Age 79
The pioneer in the racing safety business, whose impetus to keep drivers alive came from his own accident behind the wheel of a drag racing car, has passed away.
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Dixon Tests INDYCAR Aeroscreen On Simulator
INDYCAR is moving forward on its Aeroscreen, a driver safety protective device. It enlisted current and five-time driving champion Scott Dixon to conduct a simulator test of a prototype.
INDYCAR and Red Bull Advanced Technologies Introduce Driver Aeroscreen
On Carb Day Friday, INDYCAR showed off a driver cockpit protection Aeroscreen that will be implemented for the 2020 NTT IndyCar Series season.
Safety is No Accident
A new motorsports safety organization has launched with the initial intent of focusing on track safety. Racing Safety United (RSU) is a new alliance of motorsports industry reps with the common mission of making the sport safer for all participants.
Wickens Accident at Pocono Raises Questions of Safety Across the Sport
Don’t get me wrong; I love old racetracks. Slogging through the mud at places like Mid-Ohio and Maple Grove is something with which I can deal. But one thing I can’t take about old racetracks is their inability, in this day and age, to properly prepare for the series that are racing on the track.
[Video] How to Properly Measure Yourself for a Racing Suit
In this video, Frank G. from EMI and Jeremy from Speedway Motors show you how to properly measure yourself for a racing suit.
Injuries, Safety Equipment, and the Nature of Danger in Motor Racing
Head and neck injuries are an inseparable part of motorsport, and for decades were the greatest threat to drivers’ lives. Even today, in the age of strict rules, super-stiff crash structures and responsive medical teams, danger is inseparable from motorsport.
Racing World Responds to Death of Justin Wilson
Justin Wilson’s untimely death has the racing community talking safety.