Originally Posted by IndyBound:
The only thing I have to add is talk to Davey Hamilton about the struggle he had to secure medical insurance so he could return to racing after his Texas crash. It is not easy for a racer to secure medical insurance.
For what it's worth, Davey's issue was getting clearance from his insurance company to return to racing. Without it, they were going to revoke his policy and I believe stop paying his medical bills.
Originally Posted by Seadog:
Not trying to complicate this debate, but I was just wondering if Tim was wearing a HANS device? What about other restraints like good belts properly secured? A properly fitted seat?
Because if they let Olson out there in a open face helmet and T-shirt last year, how stringent are the rules and the enforcement of them?
Discuss.
Pictures would suggest McCreadie was not wearing a HANS but HANS Devices work towards prevent neck injuries, not spinal injuries.