Concussions in sports are very much in the news today. And thanks to the work of fellow RRDC member and Neurocritical Care Physician Dr. Steve Olvey, racing leads the way in addressing the issue.In our latest video Dr. Olvey and his rather well-known patient – four-time IndyCar champion Dario Franchitti...

After being officially cleared by NASCAR on Wednesday to resume his racing career, Dale Earnhardt Jr. defended his decision to do so in a conference call Friday with team owner Rick Hendrick, saying he is confident he is not taking on any special risks to his health despite his history...

Dr. Steve Olvey, who helped pioneer improved safety in Indy car racing, says Franchitti made the only possible choice. (LAT photos)Dr. Steve Olvey gave his professional opinion to Dario Franchitti a couple weeks ago in Miami.?I told him that he had received three significant concussions not too far apart and,...