Racing tires were some of the first products developed specifically to withstand the demands of racing and, as a result, contribute to driver safety. No matter how safe people try to make the sport, race car driving is inherently dangerous. Ironically, both men died from accidents that took place at almost the same spot, the concrete wall at Turn 3 at the New Hampshire International Speedway. Both men were taking practice laps at the time. The New Hampshire track features tight corners and little banking.
Banking is the uphill slope that meets the wall.
This slope can rob a car of some of its speed, helping the driver slow down. The noise level that race fans are exposed to can reach more than 110 decibels, which is comparable to the level of sound generated by chainsaws and power tools. Experts say that continued exposure to noise at this level will cause hearing loss over time. Wearing earplugs or earmuffs to a race can help. These devices help reduce noise by as many as 30 decibels.