[Drummer]

Hi all,

I'm hoping someone can clarify; exactly what do NASCAR drivers have to protect them in high energy impacts, besides the obvious cages, helmets and softer barriers? I've been told that these cars are made as absolutely rigid as possible, with no areas of the car made to absorb any impacts. While the term "crumple zone" might not fit here anyway, surely there must be some form of energy absorbing component on the car in certain places? Logic is screaming at me here, but I'd really rather hear the absolute facts from an industry insider; better still, see technical diagrams of the safety components on a NASCAR car.

Note: The guy I'm arguing about this with has also stated that no racecars of any description have anything like this; even though I've seen documentaries about F1 and Indy cars, for example, being made to break apart in high energy impacts, to protect the driver.

I'd just like some proper, wholesome information on this, as opposed to guesses and opinions.

Many thanks.