26 Apr 2010, 10:07 (Ref:2679801)
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Originally Posted by Birddog07
Another link about the driver (same story however) http://www.planetlemans.com/2010/04/...agic-accident/
It's really unfortunate that such a thing had to happen. The driver was 43 years old and probalbly living out a life long dream of being a racing driver, it must feel amazing to have be in a position he was, even though not on some professional factory team.
I think this is a slight wakeup call, modern racing still holds many risks and dangers despite safety coming a very long way. From the sounds of it, he was fine from the crash, just like many racing drivers are in spectacular modern accidents. Possibly helmet design will be pushed even further to include built in air filters so an fatal event like this can be not as likely. |
i don't think the helmets will include filters, because driveing race cars is hard work and they need a lot of oxigen to keep concentrated, they don't need anything to impede their air flow, but a better fire estingushing system is a must
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