Dave, you hit the nail on the head. Race cars running into race cars isn't the
biggest danger, everyone is going the same
direction. Running into concrete is a whole other issue.
Larry Hoy
>> I couldn't believe it when I just read it. I was watching the race on TV
>> today and Dales wreck didn't look all that bad - certainly no where near as
>> bad as the multiple roll over / flip wreck that Tony Stewert had 25 laps
>> earlier.
>
> Count our household among the mourners.
>
> I'm in shock for pretty much the same reason. Most of the time, you get
>some twisted race cars, and some injuries, but it's been a very long
>time since anyone died in a race.
>
> The Winston Cup cars have incredibly stong frames. Even after a severe
>crash, the cars are pretty much intact. I'm starting to wonder if they
>shouldn't design energy absorbing structures into the frames. Indy cars
>intentionally fly into little pieces on impact which absorbs the energy.
>
> Also, that concrete doesn't give. The person who invents a practical,
>energy absorbing barrier is going to get beatified.
>
> --Dave Ambrose
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