Synopsis

A closer examination of the “science of safety” at work in IndyCar or NASCAR racing. From tire compounds to roll cages and hood flaps, we explore the remarkable technology that's minimizing accidents and allowing drivers to endure those that are unavoidable. Discover how today’s inventive engineers digitally recreate crashes and develop new technologies, continually expanding the boundaries of what’s possible on the track. The drivers may claim the spotlight, but they would not risk a single lap