Join us for Episode 449 of Race Industry Now: Advanced safety protocols & strategic planning in the world of EV racing by ESI Equipment. Wednesday, May 8 at 9:00 AM PST / 12:00 PM EST: Click here to register.With John K. Evans, President/CEO of ESI Equipment Inc & ESI Race...

The fears expressed upon the aeroscreen’s introduction in 2020 involved overturned cars, trapped drivers, and the worst-case scenario of our heroes being entombed in flames within a cockpit that offers no exit.Tim Baughman’s IndyCar Safety Team has trained for this outcome on multiple occasions. On Friday, as Colton Herta flew...

FIA rally director Jarmo Mahonen is leading a ground-up overhaul of spectator safety, with the emphasis on educating both event organisers as well as fans.The Rally Argentina accident in which six spectators were hospitalised after Hayden Paddon's Hyundai went off the road renewed the spotlight on public safety on World...

When “Code 5” came over the radio on May 18 from Safety 2 leader Roy Spielmann, Mike Carey mashed the throttle on his Safety 1 truck and sped around the Indianapolis Motor Speedway to the scene of James Hinchliffe’s accident. Riding shotgun, Holmatro Safety Team leader Mike Yates (BELOW RIGHT)...

Related StoriesFormula 1 should not be compelled to implement dramatic changes to safety protocols until full details of Jules Bianchi's serious accident at the Japanese Grand Prix are known, says Russian Grand Prix consultant Richard Cregan.While Sochi GP organizers have themselves looked into what lessons they can learn from events...

Related StoriesEx-Formula 1 driver Jacques Villeneuve has called for F1 to change its safety car protocol following the accident that left Jules Bianchi with severe head injuries in Japan.Sunday's race at Suzuka was stopped early when Bianchi collided with a vehicle that was recovering the crashed car of Adrian Sutil....

The FIA has been urged to consider imposing stricter safety protocols for personnel in the pit lane after a cameraman was hit by a wheel in the German Grand Prix.Paul Allen, who works for Formula One Management, suffered broken ribs, a broken collarbone and concussion after being struck by Mark...