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RSI Update
Friday May 13 2011
Since the last update on the Sprint Car safety project, Danny Martin Jr. has been on a winning streak that is unchallenged nationwide.
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Sprint Car Project in Circle Track!
Wednesday September 22 2010
Check out the December issue of Circle Track magazine for an article by Rob Fisher on our Sprint Car Safety Project.
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| Largest Crash in NASCAR History. This video clip is of an early NASCAR race in its infancy. Just look at all of the changes to driver safety, car construction, guardrails and fencing, fire protection, etc. that have evolved from this start. See the similarities between then and now of how cars wreck on the high banks especially during "The Big One'. Also be aware that there are race tracks in this country that still operate in a similar fashion to this day. That's the scary truth. Watch Video
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| Sprint Car Crash with Entrapment. Sprint car rolls down the backstretch and gets caught up in the catch fence. What would you do in this situation as a safety worker? What could have been done to reduce this type of accident and it's outcome? Watch Video
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| Sprint Car Crash and Fire - Part 1. The track crew was quick on scene to this methanol fire accident. Running fuel fires pose many problems like this, but did they have the right type and quantity of agent for this scenario? Watch Video
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| Sprint car Crash and Fire - Part 2. Is it me or is there no hurry to put this fire out? This is a classic situation of response personnel unfamiliar with racing track emergency situations. Notice the magnesium rear end fire flaring up with the addition of water. A Class D extinguisher or cooling foam agent would be a good choice for this fire. Watch Video
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| NHRA Crash Compilation . Even though there have been many safety updates since some of these videos were made, these things can still happen in todays racing environment. Notice how far parts can travel into the spectator areas after a wreck or driveline explosion. How will you handle these incidents at your track? Watch Video
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| Dale Earnhardt Jr ALMS Corvette Crash and Fire Infineon. Watch how fast this fire flashes up. What could have been done to get sufficient agent on the fire faster or get to the driver faster? Did the corner workers have sufficient PPE for the job? Are APW extinguishers enough for this type of fire? What do you think? Watch Video
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