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IndyCar: Safety improvements developing after Hinchcliffe crash

Page 1 of 2 The Verizon IndyCar Series and chassis manufacturer Dallara are working on new methods to prevent future injuries like the one suffered by driver James Hinchcliffe. The Canadian’s crash during practice for the Indianapolis 500 took place after a suspension component failed, and in the ensuing high-speed impact with the Turn 3 wall, a right-front wishbone entered his No. 5 Schmidt Peterson Motorsports Dallara DW12 chassis and penetrated his lower extremities. In response to the crash, the series and Dallara mandated the installation of new wishbone “pads” for the race, and made the welding of a rod between the wishbone legs optional. The metal pads, as shown in the...
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