In addition to presenting a prestigious race, NASCAR became the pioneer of the race that provides a high level of tension. So no wonder, if many of the audience will not be surprised if in case of an accident in the NASCAR race. Accidents occur can be caused by many factors such as loss of concentration from the driver or intentionally carried out by drivers to expel their rivalry. It has been recorded hundreds of accidents that occurred at NASCAR since the race was held. Entering the millennium itself, NASCAR has reported the number of accidents that occurred. Who fell into the accident? Let's look at the summary below.
1. Ryan Newman (Daytona) – 2003
Ryan Newman is a racer who has tasted the tragic accident in the most brutal race competitions. In 2003, Newman suffered a terrible accident in which his 1.5-ton car flew freely upside down in the air for a few seconds. The front of the car also fell on the ground first when landing on the ground. Ryan survived the incident and unfortunately his car suffered severe damage where their team had to spend USD 7000 to fix it.
2. Carl Edwards (Talladega) – 2009
The NASCAR race held in 2009, Carl Edwards did something quite risky where he tried to block Brad Sowski. Slowing his car, Carl tried to interrupt Brad's speed. But what power, Ryan Newman suddenly emerged from behind Brad and nudged Carl's car is being swayed. Carl and his car were tumbled and spun around on the circuit until it hit the fence of the stands. The accident incident injured seven spectators and Carl also had to realize his efforts were in vain because Brad won the race.
3. Kyle Larson (Daytona) – 2013
The year of 2013 became the worst period for Kyle Larson, where he had to experience a trauma event. While undergoing the final lap, suddenly Kyle's car was hit from behind by another car. This 'kiss' from behind had to make Ktle's car rotate 360 degrees in the air until it hit a wire fence from the stands. Kyle's car was crushed, car repair even reached USD 250000.
4. Clint Bowyer (Daytona) – 2014
Clint Bowyer is a racer who gets the center of attention among the mass accidents of the race. The incident stems from Jimmie Johnson's car that suddenly loses fuel as it approaches the finish line. With the condition of the car suddenly stopping, Jimmie had to be hit by cars behind him. There was someone who hit it even exploding like the one experienced by the Martin Truex car. Clint Bowyer got the spotlight from the audience after his car spun in the air and landed neatly back when it hit the race circuit. Clint even got out of his car in good health.
Seeing the number of potential accidents that occur in the race, the NASCAR also set some mandatory rules for the safety of the drivers. For racers, it is required to use automatic gas pedal when the car is moving twisted in an unstable (high) speed. The clothes worn must also be made of fireproof design. For other security, d be required to wear full face and helmet protective devices. For car parts, it is necessary to improve safety protection such as the car must have a higher roof, wide cockpit and seat from the driver positioned into the center of the car.
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