Nascar Safety
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That's one lucky young man.
10 or so years ago, that crash would have killed him. No way he'd have survived it.
Several years ago a very well known NASCAR driver crashed in a similar way, turned head on into the wall at 180+ mph. He didn't survive it but his death certainly played a major role in McDowell being able to walk away.
Now with the safer barriers, the COT and things like the HANS device and capsule-style seats, this result will be much more common than what happened on the last lap of the 2001 Daytona 500.
Several years ago a very well known NASCAR driver crashed in a similar way, turned head on into the wall at 180+ mph. He didn't survive it but his death certainly played a major role in McDowell being able to walk away.
Now with the safer barriers, the COT and things like the HANS device and capsule-style seats, this result will be much more common than what happened on the last lap of the 2001 Daytona 500.
IMO, that well known NASCAR driver was a victim of his own negligence. Would not wear a HANS device or a full faced helmet etc.
Don't be afraid to say his name. "Dale"
And I agree Drew, he challenged some of the newer safety devices.
And I agree Drew, he challenged some of the newer safety devices.
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