john.r.hildebrand@us.pwcglobal.com wrote:
> On a last subject, I read that a college linebacker died today after
> practice. Other sports can also be deadly, but not in such an obvious way.
> It would also be interesting to figure out how auto racing compares on a
> per mile basis to driving on the street. Maybe someone on list knows?
>
This is a subject of interest to me. A few years ago, my employer added the
following language to our group health/medical plan...(this is a direct quote
from the plan book)
"No benefits are paid for: (it then lists 53 general exclusions, but I will
only print #11)
11. Charges incurred for or in connection with any personal activity or
recreational activity, including practice or instruction in any such activity,
but not limited to such activity, that is hazardous or dangerous, such as
snowmobile racing, drag racing, stock car racing, motorcycle racing, demolition
derby participation, sky diving, bungee jumping, rock or mountain climbing or
rappelling."
First, this seems awfully discriminatory. Second, since it doesn't
specifically say "vintage sports car racing" am I safe? Seems pretty vague.
When I asked my employer about this, the answer was "we will look at this on a
case by case basis." Not very reassuring.
I would love to be able to present to my Boss with statistics that show the
risk of injury in "our sport" is less than it is of his....i.e. golf.
Does the VMC, or any other organization have any statistical data on the
overall safety of our sport?
Gary Speckman
Plover WI
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