Racing Safety Equipment Resources

Racing Safety Fund open for applications
The Minister for Racing Nathan Guy has announced that applications for the next round of the Racing Safety Development Fund are now open.

Safety Equipment Differences Between Longboarding and Shortboarding
Longboarding and shortboarding may share a family tree but each has its differences, especially when it comes to safety equipment. Here's a quick look at where they differ in that regard: Helmets There are multiple types of helmets that are used by skaters.

Air bags presented as ski racing's safety solution
A high-tech air bag meant to improve safety in ski racing was presented by the International Ski Federation and the manufacturer on Thursday, two years before its planned introduction at the 2014 Sochi Olympics.

Ski racing presents air bags as safety solution
A high-tech air bag meant to improve safety in ski racing was presented by the International Ski Federation and the manufacturer on Thursday, two years before its planned introduction at the 2014 Sochi Olympics.

Air bags being developed to improve safety in ski racing
The system inflates air bags under the race suit in case of a crash in order to protect the skier's back, chest, shoulders and collar bones.

A surprising revelation from Ted Ligety
As anyone who’s read this blog or follows ski racing knows; I am very against the FIS imposed 195cm 35m ski rules for next year.

Skateboarders’ Actions on Public Roadways Bring About Continued Debate
Since the beginning of February 2012 the subject of longboarders bombing hills and requesting the legal right to take to the streets has been increasingly appearing in both national and international headlines. Unfortunately, there have also been headlines related to skaters'...

GRAND-AM to Add B-Spec Races
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla., Jan. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- GRAND-AM Road Racing announced today an exciting complement to its two existing sports car series, in the form of a  new "B-Spec" level featuring ...

SRT Viper Cup Series Presented by Pennzoil Ultra set for Exciting Return in 2012
AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 3, 2012  /PRNewswire/ --Series to visit five challenging and famous road courses in North America for 10 spec-series racesRule changes will produce even more on-track excitement ...