Racing Safety 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.

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. The D-air system inflates air bags under the race suit in case of a crash, helping to protect the skier's back, chest, shoulders and collar bones.

Motor racing-Raikkonen fastest on first day of F1 testing
JEREZ, Spain, Feb 7 (Reuters) - Kimi Raikkonen rolledback the years with the fastest lap for Lotus on the first dayof Formula One testing on Tuesday. The 2007 champion, making his comeback after two years inthe world rally championship, looked at home right from thestart of a chilly morning in southern Spain and completed 73laps. His best time of one minute 19.670 seconds was quicker thanany lap ...

Dustin Hoffman's horse-racing drama under fire
TV bosses behind Dustin Hoffman's new thoroughbred racing drama Luck have come under fire from animal rights activists after two horses were put down due to injuries sustained on set.

NASCAR: Tommy Baldwin Racing making strides, is poised to be a force in 2012
Suddenly, almost overnight it sometimes seems, Tommy Baldwin Racing has gone from a struggling single-car NASCAR Sprint Cup Series team with mediocre expectations to a two-car team that seems poised for a solid, productive season.

Racing spirit of ailing Olympic champion downhiller Bill Johnson still shining through
The daredevil downhill skier in him still craves going fast even if his body no longer permits it.

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.

Don Schumacher Racing promotes canopy for dragsters
Don Schumacher Racing believes it has a better — and safer idea — for NHRA Top Fuel drag racing.

Safety solution for ski racing? Air bags
Safety solution for ski racing? Air bags By ERIC WILLEMSEN The Associated Press Published Jan 19, 2012 05:15PM MDT Kitzbuehel, Austria • 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 in Russia. The D-air system inflates air bags ...