racetrack safety News

Indianapolis 500 Drivers Insured Against the Unspeakable

At least half of the Indianapolis 500 field will share more than steely nerves and a love of speed. They have the same agent for insurance, including some policies they’d rather not contemplate. Life insurance. “To a T, they all …

IndyCar Adds More Tethers to Reduce Debris and Improve Safety

Three months after Justin Wilson’s death at Pocono Raceway, IndyCar is taking steps to reduce crash debris and improve safety. The open-wheel series announced Tuesday that it will tether its aerodynamic components beginning next season. The high-tensile tethers are expected …

IndyCar Straddles Line Between Speed, Safety

Organizers in every motorsport try to walk a fine line between creating fast, entertaining racing and keeping drivers and riders safe. Finding that middle ground is particularly vital in IndyCar, where cars occasionally go airborne in accidents. Many drivers at …