“Nobody Wants to Die”- Kenny Wallace Brutally Slams NASCAR Community’s Outrageous Expectation

In NASCAR, driver safety has been a persistent issue. NASCAR introduced and upgraded safety measures continually due to accidents over the years. Considering the speeds of up to 190mph at which they race, there’s hardly any room for error. Even a slight miscalculation can lead to significant danger. Unfortunately, many drivers lost their lives, underscoring the inherent risk involved in racing.

In a recent incident involving Ryan Preece, his car, weighing 3500 pounds, flipped in the air around 10 times at Daytona. This event spurred some NASCAR enthusiasts to voice concerns about the level of risk in racing. Known for his straightforwardness, Kenny Wallace responded to these concerns in his characteristic fashion.

Kenny Wallace replies to NASCAR enthusiasts

Kenny Wallace provided a perspective by illustrating how drivers within those race suits perceive the inside of the race car. He acknowledged that drivers comprehend the risks associated with racing. Yet, he vehemently rejected the demands from the NASCAR community.

On his show on YouTube, he said, “Sometimes people bring up smart-ass comments… Racing is dangerous, you should be prepared to die. Well, it’s dangerous, but nobody wants to die.”

“I have some really good friends that are old school. And they’re like: man racing is dangerous, it’s like they enjoy the thrill that I might die in a race car… Listen when we get into these race cars, we know that we can get hurt. But do we think we can die? Hell no. Hell, I’m not going to get in a race car knowing I’m gonna die!” Kenny added.

Comparing contemporary racing safety measures with the era when he raced, Wallace recalled a time when helmets didn’t even cover the face. This underscored the ongoing evolution and progress over time. He concluded with a succinct message directed at those who pose such inquiries.

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Wallace initiated his discussion by drawing a comparison to his experience back in 1989 when he raced on a trading Kart with minimal safety advancements. His intention was to underscore the significant progress that has been made since then. Notably, the introduction of Next Gen cars has brought about enhanced safety measures. This has led to a considerable reduction in driver fatalities.

Kenny emphasized, “We do so much to save our drivers. So listen, we’ve lost some great ones, and anything we can do to make these cars safer.”

He continued, “You and I sure would to have Dale Earnhardt Sr here. He hit that wall and killed himself. Neil Bonnett hit the wall right exact same spot, turn 4 at Daytina-died. Kenny Irwin, Blaze Alexander the list goes on and on. But better safe than sorry the Next Gen cars did its job.” Kenny ended up pointing out how the Next Gen car saved Ryan Preece’s life.

What are your perspectives on this matter? Do you hold the belief that the Next Gen cars indeed offer improved safety features?

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