George,
This is an unofficial comment from someone who does not have all the
answers but who has worked for and with NASCAR for years. If you look at
their rulebook it says: Quote- It is recommended that helmets meet the
specifications set forth in the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
Regulations or meet the specifications set forth by the American National
Standards Institute, Inc.
That's it. Why not more specific? I was told by a friend in the legal
profession that being more specific could be construed as guaranteeing
protection and could create liability. The rest of the safety gear is
addressed in the same manner. The only thing I know for sure is that I have
watched far too many good human beings die in race cars. The common
denominator in almost every one is concrete walls. The last one I can
remember that did not involve a wall or barrier of some kind was Dan
McTavish at Daytona in 1959. There are probably others but I don't remember
them. In my first drivers meeting this year at Tucson Raceway Park, I'm
going to remind the guys of the value of human life. We only race for $1000.
to win at this level.
Howard Nafzger
---- Original Message -----
From: "George Mitchell" <americanpartnerinrussia@starpower.net>
To: "Dick J" <lsr_man@yahoo.com>; "Jerry Dickinson" <og_1leg@hotmail.com>;
<land-speed@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, February 21, 2001 4:58 AM
Subject: Nascar and safety-- just a thought
> In the light of this last weekends events at Daytona I have a question to
> ask the list . Is it a disadvantage to wear a full face helmet in Nascar?
> With all of the deaths coming from head and neck injuries why not require
> full face and neck collars like many other sports are now over a certain
> mph. I know its hot but the indy and f1 guys do it for about the same
> duration of race.
> Just a thought
> george in DC
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-land-speed@autox.team.net
> [mailto:owner-land-speed@autox.team.net]On Behalf Of Dick J
> Sent: Wednesday, February 21, 2001 12:05 PM
> To: Jerry Dickinson; land-speed@autox.team.net
> Subject: Re: Hi from a new guy
>
>
> Hmmmm - had to go for two out of three flips huh?
> I think you already knew you wanted an LSR car,
> you just had to get a little assurance there. ha
> ha
>
> Well, that big poncho mill will put you right in
> the middle of "B" engine classification, giving
> away 39" to begin with, but don't let that bother
> you till you see how you do. There are lots of
> david and goliath & jack the giant slayers out
> there that go mucho fast with smaller motors.
>
> Be sure and get a rule book before you do
> anything to that car. It's really easy to make a
> simple mod that you later learn is not legal for
> your selected class, then its a real bear to
> undo.
>
> Welcome to the list and good luck with your
> project. Don't hesitate to ask every little
> question as you progress - there are many guys on
> this list who are the legends and experts.
>
>
>
> =====
> Dick J
> In East Texas
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