Safety concerns are of paramount importance in NASCAR. Racing at such high speeds implies any small mistake can be fatal. From the mechanics of a car to the intuition of drivers, every small thing plays its part in the safe runtime of a vehicle. However, NASCAR is no stranger to frequent wrecks and crashes.
The norms and guidelines on the topic have evolved over the years. As they continue implementing improvisations, solidifying the car and increasing the driver’s safety have been the authorities’ aims. Kyle Larson has been one of the most competitive drivers in recent times. However, this also makes him vulnerable to the wreckage. During the Cup race in Talladega race, Larson was involved in a severe crash with Ryan Preece. This incident has left the alarms blaring as NASCAR looks to increase driver safety.
NASCAR devises changes in chassis following the Larson-Preece crash at Talladega
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In a recent tweet, FOX Sports reporter Bob Pockrass relayed the news about the upcoming car changes. According to the tweet, the changes will manifest in the race at the Charlotte Motor Speedway, as it seems that authorities haven’t let the Larson crash go unnoticed. The incident at Talladega was a harsh reminder of the risks that can arise on the tracks.
Luckily both Preece and Larson escaped the crash without injuries. A full-momentum contact on Larson broke the support bars of the Hendrick Motorsports driver’s #5 Chevrolet’s roll cage. Due to this, NASCAR has also added gusset plates to the updated list.
NASCAR sent emails to teams Friday detailing expected changes to the chassis on passenger side that will be implemented starting with Charlotte in couple of weeks. The changes include the additions of some gusset plates, which would make the connection areas of the bars stronger.
— Bob Pockrass (@bobpockrass) May 14, 2023
Kyle Busch even commented on the incident, saying it was like “ramming a brick into a stick of butter.” With such threats existing on the track, it can also take a hit on a driver’s confidence. The NASCAR fandom has taken a liking to the decision from the authorities, applauding the org for addressing the issue.
Fans express their satisfaction over the upcoming changes
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Followers of the sport have always been advocates for driver safety. To see their favorite drivers drop out of races due to injuries from crashes is not something desirable. With an evident increase in aggression on the tracks, durability concerns are more important than ever. After the recent revelation by Pockrass, fans got behind the decision and approved of the long-overdue changes.
A fan added a hilarious Larson angle to his tweet, saying, “Will this be called the Larson gusset?”
Good to hear! See guys? NASCAR does care about safety!
— Twister (@Twister32733092) May 14, 2023
Giving insights on the evolution of motorsports safety, one fan tweeted, “Good for them. Glad to see that they’re making strides in safety considering this is an entirely new chassis that’s radically different than any chassis they’ve run for 40 years.” Another fan demanded crash tests before unloading the vehicles.
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“Perhaps they should actually do real crash tests before making changes… At this point they are throwing shit at the wall.”
It’s cool they’re making legit changes to the car they need to instead of just ignoring them. Good on nascar
— sportsguy70 (@CjNascar6767) May 14, 2023
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Well, it is great to see that the issues are being addressed. As the need of the hour, driver safety should be the first priority for the authorities considering they are the ones putting themselves out there.
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