Indy Cars Have No Airbags?

[brushforhire]

We have them because we have seat belts and not harnesses, no rollcages, and seats that are more about comfort than safety.

Video of Seatbelt vs Harness

Actually our whole safety system is more about comfort, and just enough to keep us safe. IMHO. That being said, the chances of us being in an accident like a racecar would experience, is pretty slim.

Another thing that goes into race car safety, is the fact that so much of the car is designed to absorb the impact and reduce the force of the wreck. That is why they shred away from the cage the driver is in.

Our cars have "crash zones" that are designed to crumple to reduce the momentum, also.

[CoryM]

Originally Posted by brushforhire

We have them because we have seat belts and not harnesses, no rollcages, and seats that are more about comfort than safety.

Video of Seatbelt vs Harness

Actually our whole safety system is more about comfort, and just enough to keep us safe. IMHO. That being said, the chances of us being in an accident like a racecar would experience, is pretty slim.

Another thing that goes into race car safety, is the fact that so much of the car is designed to absorb the impact and reduce the force of the wreck. That is why they shred away from the cage the driver is in.

Our cars have "crash zones" that are designed to crumple to reduce the momentum, also.

Just to add to that, the main reason we use the less-safe 3-pt system is breasts..... seriously. Harnesses are not comfortable for women. Also should point out in case someone thinks harnesses are safer for the street, they aren't. DOT belts stretch, giving more time to dissipate the forces. With harnesses you need neck protection to reduce the chances of injury when they stop you so abruptly.

Cheers.

[invader166]

Originally Posted by brushforhire

We have them because we have seat belts and not harnesses, no rollcages, and seats that are more about comfort than safety.

Video of Seatbelt vs Harness

Actually our whole safety system is more about comfort, and just enough to keep us safe. IMHO. That being said, the chances of us being in an accident like a racecar would experience, is pretty slim.

Another thing that goes into race car safety, is the fact that so much of the car is designed to absorb the impact and reduce the force of the wreck. That is why they shred away from the cage the driver is in.

Our cars have "crash zones" that are designed to crumple to reduce the momentum, also.

In addition to all that, they also always wear helmets for head protection and cranial shock absorption. People in street cars usually don't. Pretty sure hitting your windshield at 40+mph is not fun!