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nascar-cup2 months ago•14 min saved

Bell’s Michigan crash marks NextGen era’s toughest hit, yet he’s cleared to race

Christopher Bell endured the hardest crash of the NextGen era at Michigan when he was slammed into the wall by Chase Elliott, triggering a SAFER Barrier repair and the largest Delta-v change recorded in the NextGen era. Bell suffered a left wrist fracture (with undisclosed ankle injuries) but has been cleared to race at Pocono; NASCAR and Joe Gibbs Racing safety reviews—focusing on head surround foam and other protections—will inform ongoing safety discussions after the incident.

via Motorsport.com|

#christopher-bell #delta-v #michigan-international-speedway

sports3 years ago•5 min saved

NASCAR safety measures questioned after Blaney's Nashville crash.

NASCAR driver Ryan Blaney slammed into an unprotected concrete wall during Sunday's Cup Series race at Nashville Superspeedway, raising concerns about driver safety. Blaney was evaluated and released from the infield care center, but criticized the lack of an energy-absorbing SAFER barrier. The Next Gen car has proven not adept at absorbing hits, and three drivers have experienced concussion-like symptoms after accidents in the past 18 months. NASCAR said it will evaluate all available data and make any necessary improvements, but some drivers are questioning whether oversight occurred during Nashville's evaluation.

via The Athletic|

#driver-safety #nascar #next-gen-car

motorsports3 years ago•3 min saved

Ryan Blaney's Nashville Crash: NASCAR's Evaluation and Blaney's Experience

NASCAR officials will evaluate Ryan Blaney’s crash at Nashville Superspeedway after his Team Penske Ford Mustang hit a wall that didn’t have a SAFER barrier. Blaney crashed on lap 147 of the Ally 400 off an accordion effect on a restart. He hit the inside wall nose first, and although he admitted the impact left him needing to catch his breath, he climbed from the car on his own and was cleared from the infield care center.

via RACER|

#crash-evaluation #motorsports #nascar

sports3 years ago•1 min saved

NASCAR Safety Measures Questioned After Blaney's Nashville Crash

NASCAR driver Ryan Blaney is upset that there was no SAFER barrier where his car struck during a race at Nashville Superspeedway, calling it the hardest impact of his career. Blaney expects a SAFER barrier to be placed on the inside wall beyond pit road, even if he has to pay for it himself. A SAFER barrier absorbs the energy in an impact, reducing the forces that a driver feels. NASCAR issued a statement saying they will evaluate all available data and make any necessary improvements.

via NBC Sports|

#kyle-busch #nascar #nashville-superspeedway

sports3 years ago•14 min saved

Nashville NASCAR Cup Series race brings surprises and triumphs.

Ross Chastain won his first NASCAR Cup race in over a year at Nashville Superspeedway, silencing questions about his driving style. Chastain's victory came six weeks after car owner Rick Hendrick was critical of his driving after Chastain's actions wrecked Kyle Larson three times in a four-race span. Meanwhile, Ryan Blaney expects a SAFER barrier to be placed on an inside wall he struck during the race, even if he has to pay for it himself.

via NBC Sports|

#chase-elliott #nascar #nashville-superspeedway