tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24138427.post236955888002370736..comments2024-03-08T11:07:25.905-05:00Comments on The Godfather's Blog: An Open Letter on Better Racing Safety from Jim Downing, Co-Founder Of HANS Performance ProductsDave Moodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14273464897477668872noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24138427.post-52403089166650647872013-08-26T22:46:48.674-04:002013-08-26T22:46:48.674-04:00For the same reason many short track operators hav...For the same reason many short track operators have not upgraded their facilities for the safety of competitors since their tracks were built 10, 15, 25, or 50+ years ago - it's all about the bottom line.<br /><br />My guess is that many people who follow Cup racing rarely go to many short tracks, outside of what is on the Cup schedule. I can assure you what is found in terms of safety at places like Bristol and Martainsville, is not close to what the standards are at a majority of short tracks throughout this county. <br /><br />If people only knew how many short tracks in this country stage motorsport events without even an ambulance on site, they would be shocked!Andy Bhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09015478585210133314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24138427.post-37940819505101089472013-08-23T16:31:24.330-04:002013-08-23T16:31:24.330-04:00My capstone this year is involved with making shor...My capstone this year is involved with making short track racing safer. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24138427.post-33894172389515926282013-08-23T13:51:42.958-04:002013-08-23T13:51:42.958-04:00Why anyone would race w/out the best safety equipm...Why anyone would race w/out the best safety equipment is beyond me. Personal safety should be of paramount concern.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24138427.post-19979273334405433442013-08-23T01:01:22.885-04:002013-08-23T01:01:22.885-04:00john force racing spent a lot of money to make the...john force racing spent a lot of money to make their cars safer after Eric Medlen was killed. he offered it to other teams. free, i thinkg55rumpynoreply@blogger.com