Post by Sprintcar Fan on Jan 13, 2010 16:32:19 GMT 9.5
Sprint Car crashes are part of what makes Sprint Car racing so exciting. Yes, the racing is breath taking, but the anticipation of big wreck keeps the crowds flocking back to speedways around the globe.
Sprint Cars are open wheeled racing cars, this along with the fact that they race sideways, side-by-side at over 150mph, can be a recipe for disaster. Racing on relatively narrow tracks, with virtually no run off, and usually surrounded by a very, very hard concrete wall and the aptly named ‘catch fence’, doesn’t leave much room for error.
Sprint Cars are designed to go fast, and they do, but that same design can be the cause of some ferocious Sprint Car crashes. The massive amount of stagger that helps Sprint Cars turn left so efficiently can cause the car to become unstable if it gets out-of-shape. Another factor is the huge amount of horsepower under the hood which can catch out even the most experienced driver. When a Sprint Car is setup right, it is dream to drive, but pick the wrong setup, it can become a monster, ready to bite at any time.
Sprint Car crashes can be extremely violent, however the safety history of Sprint Cars is relatively good. Drivers are required to wear numerous safety devices such as: fire-proof racing suits, underwear, boots, balaclavas and gloves. In most cases neck restraints are now compulsory as well as arm restraints and of course a good quality helmet. The cars themselves are designed to withstand heavy impacts which, along with the energy absorbing qualities of the top wing help to reduce the chance of injury.
There are number of common causes of Sprint Car crashes, a few of which are outlined below:
Riding a wheel
The Wheelstand
Contact with the Wall
Hooking a rut
More Info Here www.world-sprintcar-guide.com/sprint-car-crashes.html
Sprint Cars are open wheeled racing cars, this along with the fact that they race sideways, side-by-side at over 150mph, can be a recipe for disaster. Racing on relatively narrow tracks, with virtually no run off, and usually surrounded by a very, very hard concrete wall and the aptly named ‘catch fence’, doesn’t leave much room for error.
Sprint Cars are designed to go fast, and they do, but that same design can be the cause of some ferocious Sprint Car crashes. The massive amount of stagger that helps Sprint Cars turn left so efficiently can cause the car to become unstable if it gets out-of-shape. Another factor is the huge amount of horsepower under the hood which can catch out even the most experienced driver. When a Sprint Car is setup right, it is dream to drive, but pick the wrong setup, it can become a monster, ready to bite at any time.
Sprint Car crashes can be extremely violent, however the safety history of Sprint Cars is relatively good. Drivers are required to wear numerous safety devices such as: fire-proof racing suits, underwear, boots, balaclavas and gloves. In most cases neck restraints are now compulsory as well as arm restraints and of course a good quality helmet. The cars themselves are designed to withstand heavy impacts which, along with the energy absorbing qualities of the top wing help to reduce the chance of injury.
There are number of common causes of Sprint Car crashes, a few of which are outlined below:
Riding a wheel
The Wheelstand
Contact with the Wall
Hooking a rut
More Info Here www.world-sprintcar-guide.com/sprint-car-crashes.html
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