Putting the HOF in Kansas City has to be the kick in the shins to all the drivers, teams and owners who began in Nascar and to the fans in the southeast who made it what it is today. But, considering the mess brainless has made up to now, I'm not surprised.
Indy drivers aid military with crash research
December 05, 2005 6:47 AM
DAYTON, Ohio
Researchers at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton have been analyzing data from some unusual test pilots: drivers at the Indianapolis 500.
To communicate with their pit crews, the Indy drivers use earpieces that also contain tiny devices that detect and quantify the forces that pummel drivers during crashes.
Air Force scientists have been collecting that information to develop safer helmets, harnesses and ejection seats for military pilots.
Racing officials and military researchers have been amazed at how drivers can endure intense gravitational forces without always suffering serious head injuries.
The Wright-Patterson team is trying to help develop an ejection seat and harness for a new all-purpose fighter jet.
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