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It is a big disservice to the sport when those who can say something with weight behind it, instead choose to pretend tragedy is just a part of what they do.
Too many RF stops have fallen off this year alone for it to be just a coincidence or neglect of proper maintenance.
Too many drivers have died this year alone to have even one driver pretend he/she is above wearing/using anything they can to prevent it.
Too many family members have suffered this year alone to have any other driver not stop and re-examine the equipment they are using.
Would it take somebody like Kyle Larson or Tony Stewart to die before it is said; enough is enough
I personally read in disgust last week as everyone talked about a flipping race car and a mangled chassis, and not one word spoke of the driver not wearing a head&neck restraint. Even though he's been asked by his friends to wear one.
Where does it end?
Thank you Brian & Jeannie Butler for caring enough to talk about safety with their customers, friends, and as Jeannie often states - her kids. And thank you STIDA for offering what every driver should be required to have before getting in a race car.
IMO - if a driver does not want to utilize every piece of safety equipment available to use, and nobody wants the sanctioning bodies to require it, then maybe it's time the car owners step up and say 'not in my car you won't.'
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