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New cockpit safety tech at the Indy 500
By Marshall Pruett - May 17, 2023, 10:25 AM ET

New cockpit safety tech at the Indy 500

With the help of Arrow McLaren, RACER looks at the old and new cockpit head surrounds used by NTT IndyCar Series drivers and the important safety evolution that's being introduced this month at the Indianapolis 500.

Marshall Pruett
Marshall Pruett

The 2026 season marks Marshall Pruett's 40th year working in the sport. In his role today for RACER, Pruett covers open-wheel and sports car racing as a writer, reporter, photographer, and filmmaker. In his previous career, he served as a mechanic, engineer, and team manager in a variety of series, including IndyCar, IMSA, and World Challenge.

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