The need for safety equipment??

Travis Miller · 11-03-2010, 09:34 AM

After viewing this video it looks like the correct use of many required safety equipment items saved this guy. As a NHRA chassis inspector, one thing that stands out to me in this crash is the rule requiring a rocker bar as part of the SFI rollcage spec. The car takes a hard hit in the driverside rocker bar area when it lands on top of the concrete guardwall. The results of the hit in the rocker bar area can be seen later in the video.

There are always factors that go into causing an accident to happen. While not a complete assertion of survival, the correct use of required safety equipment definitely increases your chances of "walking away" from an incident.

The next time you make a pass down the track, be sure you pull your driver restraint belts tight just in case something unforseen was to happen.

Travis Miller

(Disclaimer: Opinions expressed by me on this forum are exactly that, my opinions.)

11-03-2010, 09:34 AM	#1
Travis Miller Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 478 Likes: 1 Liked 276 Times in 27 Posts	Re: The need for safety equipment?? After viewing this video it looks like the correct use of many required safety equipment items saved this guy. As a NHRA chassis inspector, one thing that stands out to me in this crash is the rule requiring a rocker bar as part of the SFI rollcage spec. The car takes a hard hit in the driverside rocker bar area when it lands on top of the concrete guardwall. The results of the hit in the rocker bar area can be seen later in the video. There are always factors that go into causing an accident to happen. While not a complete assertion of survival, the correct use of required safety equipment definitely increases your chances of "walking away" from an incident. The next time you make a pass down the track, be sure you pull your driver restraint belts tight just in case something unforseen was to happen. Travis Miller (Disclaimer: Opinions expressed by me on this forum are exactly that, my opinions.) Last edited by Travis Miller; 11-03-2010 at 09:39 AM.