Dale Sr "was" wearing his belts correctly. The belt was frayed. Simpson pulled out of the business after Dale got killed.
Ma'am, with all due respect, your post is absolutely false.
First, Simpson is very much still in the business.
http://www.simpsonraceproducts.com/catalog/restraints/restraintmain.asp Secondly, as much as I hate to say this out of my respect for the man, it is well known that Dale sr. did not install his harness according to specs. Just like he still wore an open face helmet.
Dale's death was a very tragic accident, and the truth is his refusal to adopt modern safety devices contributed to his own death.
Bill Simpson has been manufacturing racing safety equipment for forty years, and has a stellar reputation. Simpson is directly responsible for saving many lives through the use of his equipment.
I wouldn't doubt a Simpson fire suit saved jr.'s hide today.
Like those who blamed Sterling Marlin for Dale's death, it sickens me to see the man falsely impugned.