subject: Safety Systems For Nascar Drivers [print this page] NASCAR is a sport that involves high levels of speed; and thus, accidents can happen anytime. A number of drivers outracing each other need to be very firm on the wheel since a small mistake can lead to a tragic incident. How many accidents have people heard of that happened in race tracks? Although, a standby medical team is always eager and ready to aid those who meet accidents, it is always so much better if they do not happen at all. But then, the possibility is so high and drivers on the wheels are always at risk whenever the race rages on.
In consideration of the high threat of accidents that happen in the race track, NASCAR has set specific rules and guidelines to ensure that safety and wellness of the drivers are upheld at the highest of levels. These guidelines are carefully sanctioned by NASCAR to avoid fatal accidents while the race is going on. Drivers also follow these rules faithfully for their own safety and comfort whenever they hit the tracks.
Helmets and Fire Suits
While helmets are basic requirements in any racing game, NASCAR drivers are also required to wear fire suits. This same rule also applies to crew members that assist the racers.
Fire Suppression Systems
In case of fire incidents, NASCAR race cars are required to have a fire suppression system in the cockpit and the fuel cell areas.
Roof Flaps
These flaps plays very important role once a car bumps with another. This slows down the car when it turns through the wind resistance it creates. Costumed Seat Design
The driver's seat is a very important part of the race car. To ensure the safety of the drivers, the car's seats must be made in a way that guarantees the driver to be always in place. To do this, the car does not only have seatbelts, but also other harness system and a Head and Neck Support (HANS). The seats are also fitted to the body of the driver, maximizing their stability and helping to prevent them from being thrown out to the dashboard or jostled one an accident occur.
SAFER Barriers
To maximize the safety of the driver, NASCAR cars also have built in Steel and Foam Energy Reduction (SAFER) barriers. This helps in absorbing the impact of the car whenever it meets the wall at high speeds.
These technical and procedural systems are observed to make sure that a race finishes as safely as it starts.
