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Originally Posted by Hawker
As I said earlier, where is the same outrage over the many, many drivers I saw at the Chili Bowl this year without neck braces, nomex hoods, arm restraints and head restraints? These are pieces of safety equipment that have been proven to reduce racing related injuries and deaths, but I saw more "bare" necks this week than I can ever remember. How is that any different than driving without the top part of the drivers suit? Don't slam one person just because he was more obvious than the others.
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That is a very valid point, Hawker. Although KO has been the focus of this thread it does apply to anyone who wears less than the full complement of safety gear available.