![]() The 247 noninjury impacts selected were representative of the range of crash dynamics present in the total set of impacts. Head injury occurred in 27 of the 274 selected impacts, and all of the head injuries were mild concussions with or without brief loss of consciousness. From the 4015 impact files, 274 impacts were selected for numerical simulation using a custom NASCAR restraint system and Hybrid III 50th percentile male Finite Element Model (FEM) in LS-DYNA. Head IARVs associated with race car impacts were investigated by analyzing all NASCAR recorded impact data for the 2002-2008 race seasons. ![]() (NASCAR®), an analysis of NASCAR impacts was performed to develop new injury assessment reference values (IARV) that may be more relevant to NASA's context of vehicle landing operations. Through an agreement with the National Association of Stock Car Auto Racing, Inc. At Laguna's turn 11 with the checker in sight, leading by 100 yards, the heat and exhaustion caused Lou to go into the turn too fast and spun into the sand trap.NASA is developing a new crewed vehicle and desires a lower risk of injury compared to automotive or commercial aviation. On the last lap, Lou passed the lead BMW for the lead having made up all the lost laps. Now down 3 laps former Trans Am driver Lou Lerner took off matching earlier lap times. The second pit stop and driver change went better and only one additional laps. Rich Rogers took off and drove at a more conservative pace and lost two laps to the leading BMW M3's. At the first pit stop the lead was given back as the crew was not prepared for fast refueling and the drivers change in a race truck is rather tedious. Pulling away to a two lap lead after the first hour. Starting from the last position, Brandon Kraus was at the lead by the end of the first lap. It was decided at the last minute to enter the 3 hour enduro that afternoon. ![]() The Truck was the fastest car on the track. The high speeds attainable at Laguna Seca, played into the strengths of the truck. Next test was 3 weeks later at Laguna Seca. Kraus was able to spin and avoid contact and brought the truck in for the day. The Young Mr Kraus got to test his abilities and brute strength when the engine pulley came off and the vehicle lost the power steering in the middle of the infamous Turn 2. It was fast with predictable handling, in short time both drivers were setting fast laps for the day. Test Drivers were Brandon Kraus and Miguel Caparros. First time out was at the demanding Sear Point Raceway (Infenion). At 2,600 lbs and over 400 horse power on hand it should be fast. The chassis was based on a 1979 Grand Prix and maintained the original brakes and suspension control arms in an effort to keep cost down. Rich and Betty Rogers stepped up to the plate and financed the prototype Chevy Silverado Pick up Finished in NAPA auto parts livery. Prototype Īfter the specifications had been set, at the last moment It was decided to build a truck in order not to encroach on the then new GT America cars that were also based in Northern California. The Originators were Jerry Kunzman Founder of NASA, Miguel Caparros Director of Marketing for NASA, Doug Davis NASCAR SCCA racer and creator of NASA Touring Car Series and Scot Busby NASCAR driver and stock car builder. ![]() Originally influenced by GT America in 1995, the National Auto Sport Association (NASA) was looking for an affordable Big Bore V8 powered race car to promote grass roots road racing. ASC-U is open to any stock car from any series that wants to join other stock car racers at any event. ĪSC Racing includes a "spec" class (ASC) which requires that competitors use the GM 350 ZZ4, GM 350 ZZ4 Fast Burn, Ford 351 Windsor or the Dodge 360 Magnum, Goodyear D2602 10" slicks, sealed shocks, and other items to keep the field even in terms of car performance and costs.įor those who just want to join ASC Racing with their current stock cars without modifying them to meet the "spec" requirements, ASC Racing also offers the ASC Unlimited Class (ASC-U). The series was designed to bring the speed and passion of stock car racing to a level where drivers and teams without large budgets can afford to field competitive cars. American Stock Car Racing (ASC Racing) provides a venue for late model stock cars similar to those used in NASCAR, Southwest Tour, Grand National, ASA and other series to compete on road courses in the United States. ![]()
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