Good afternoon, folks, we're less an hour from the green flag.
Remembering Alan Kulwicki 14 Years Later.
The NASCAR world lost Alan Kulwicki 14 years ago today to a plane crash. Kulwicki was the 1992 Winston Cup Champion and the last driver to win it who also doubled as an owner. In addition, Kulwicki came from a 278 point deficit with 6 races to go in 1992 and beat Bill Elliott by 10 points in one of the most dramatic final races ever for a NASCAR season. The world lost a great man in that plane crash, and NASCAR lost one its truly iconic figures. Godspeed, Alan.
50% Chance of Rain and Thunderstorms at Martinsville Today.
Right now, there's no rain falling, but there is a line of showers coming out of the southwest towards speedway. Everybody do your anti-rain dance and hope for 500 laps today. Follow the weather radar from the National Weather Service.
IndyCar Series Looks Into New Fencing
The Indianapolis Star has an article today talking about Brian Barnhart's (IRL Prez) new initiative to find a new type of fencing that sits above the concrete walls at race tracks. He has already commissioned the University of Nebraska's Midwest Roadside Safety Facility to start working on the project. It comes about after several drivers in IRL have gotten airborne and into the metal catch fencing causing severe leg trauma in the past few years. Most recently that was Pablo Perez of the Indy Pro Series who was hurt so bad at Homestead last week that amputation was considered. If the IRL is nothing else, it's sure working for safety and you have to applaud that.
Remembering Alan Kulwicki 14 Years Later.
The NASCAR world lost Alan Kulwicki 14 years ago today to a plane crash. Kulwicki was the 1992 Winston Cup Champion and the last driver to win it who also doubled as an owner. In addition, Kulwicki came from a 278 point deficit with 6 races to go in 1992 and beat Bill Elliott by 10 points in one of the most dramatic final races ever for a NASCAR season. The world lost a great man in that plane crash, and NASCAR lost one its truly iconic figures. Godspeed, Alan.
50% Chance of Rain and Thunderstorms at Martinsville Today.
Right now, there's no rain falling, but there is a line of showers coming out of the southwest towards speedway. Everybody do your anti-rain dance and hope for 500 laps today. Follow the weather radar from the National Weather Service.
IndyCar Series Looks Into New Fencing
The Indianapolis Star has an article today talking about Brian Barnhart's (IRL Prez) new initiative to find a new type of fencing that sits above the concrete walls at race tracks. He has already commissioned the University of Nebraska's Midwest Roadside Safety Facility to start working on the project. It comes about after several drivers in IRL have gotten airborne and into the metal catch fencing causing severe leg trauma in the past few years. Most recently that was Pablo Perez of the Indy Pro Series who was hurt so bad at Homestead last week that amputation was considered. If the IRL is nothing else, it's sure working for safety and you have to applaud that.
These tragedies make me think I have it easier as a stock car racing fan. And I can't help but find myself grateful to NASCAR for stepping up their commitment to driver safety.
