It is indicated that the frontal impact test requirements for IndyCars could safely be modified to increase protection against lower limb injury.The proposed changes could be evaluated through testing or mathematical modelling, using an occupant simulation package.Other aspects of driver protection could be addressed using established automotive test techniques.


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    Title :

    Crash Safety in Racing Cars


    Additional title:

    Sae Technical Papers


    Contributors:

    Conference:

    International Congress & Exposition ; 1993



    Publication date :

    1993-03-01




    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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