Originally Posted by Clem

Amazing that his injuries are not life-threatening and they classify it as serious.

Just a testament to the safety measures, many of which were balked at by the old guard who yelled about "real racing! real men drivers!" back in the day. But the improved cages, seats, harnesses and Hans neck restraints have helped many drivers, not to mention other safety improvements on the cars.


Yep. Those cars and restraints are designed and built for this exact type of scenario. It's hard to imagine a wreck any worse than this one. The old guard mentality may have cost Earnhardt his life. Many have argued he would've survived with a HANS device