NASCAR mandatory driver safety equipment 7 Articles

by Sherry Law

Dale Earnhardt once said "It (racing) was always my dream and I was just fortunate enough to be able to live out that dream." Unfortunately, for Dale Earnhardt and many NASCAR fans, his dream ended on February 18 of 2001 d...read more

by Rex Coker

Since the days of Fireball Roberts and AJ Foyt along with other big named drivers of the day. Nascar has gone through several tragic deaths to high profile drivers. Fireball Roberts was engulfed in a fiery crash and later ...read more

by Meg A Wright

SAFER, HANS, CoT, these words have become synonymous to NASCAR as they develop more and safer ways to protect the driver in one of the world's most dangerous sports. SAFER barrier: Although the Steel And Foam Energy ...read more

by Shawna Blake

The crunch of metal, the screech of tires, and the smell of burned rubber, coupled with large puffs of smoke and sometimes bursts of fire entrap our every sense. Best known for it's horrific wrecks that capture our attenti...read more

by Marc Phillippe Babineau

Mandatory driver safety equipment in the NASCAR racing circuit has been constantly modified since the early days of open wheeled racing. With the advancements made in safety barriers for fan safety, as well as car modific...read more

by Richard L. Isaacs

The air bags, seat belts and other safety features in your personal vehicle are designed to protect you in crashes up to 35 mph. In NASCAR however, where speeds often exceed 180 mph, the car and driver have to withstand c...read more

by Lisa Miller

Many of us can replay the events of the Dayton 500 in 2001. This race was a tragedy that created a dark day for racing. A legend, Dale Earnhart was lost that day. Nascar was not at their height of safety during and previou...read more