The entire sport has changed. The tracks and cars have changed. The mentality of drivers has changed. Drivers no longer accept death as a possibility and they would much rather return to their families in one piece. Unfortunately, fatal accidents still happen now and then but the entire sport has made an effort to make racing much, much safer. When we look at a single piece of technology that made a big impact in the sport it is without a doubt the HANS system (Head and Neck Support). I’m 100% sure that this device, which we helped develop back in the 80s, saves lives around the world every weekend. Back in the day, when we were launching it, people first thought it was the silliest thing they had ever seen, but honestly, it’s not hard to see the results. Opinions changed quickly.