Tuesday 13th February 2007

Add safety to your racing

New DVD shows motorsport first aid

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The Motorsport Safety Fund has produced a new film: "Motorsport First Aid".

It replaces the one made some years ago and incorporates important changes in techniques recommended by the European Resuscitation Council. Split into two sections, it comprises a broad overview of the subject, followed by a more detailed look at the removal of helmets and HANS (Head and Neck Support) devices. It also includes a sequence on how to right a rolled car without injuring the crew.

The new film was launched at the Fund's 2007 Watkins Lecture. Held at the recent Autosport International Show at the NEC, Birmingham, it was the tenth in the series and was presented to great acclaim by Professor Sid Watkins - F1's celebrated safety pioneer - who made the very first presentation and after whom the lecture is named.

The film is available on DVD, together with four other productions by the Fund: "Motorsport Marshalling", "Motorsport Rescue", "Motorsport Firefighting" and "It Could Happen To You". The latter gives advice on personal preparation and equipment to help newcomers take up motorsport in safety.

The 5-in-1 DVD is available for £10, including post and packing, from the Motorsport Safety Fund, PO Box 200, Sevenoaks, TN15 8WZ.

[trenchtown]

That pictures hurts...

[mutley]

The Speed12(?) at Spa (possibly the Bus Stop)

[little RZD]

mutley said:

The Speed12(?) at Spa (possibly the Bus Stop)

Its the RSR Racing Tuscan...not sure where though

[Derek Smith]

Odd that they should use that picture. The drivers of the T400R were making a superb race of it when another driver took it out at the Bus Stop. It was going very well and moving up the field. It was hit at quite some speed but the driver suffered only minor uninjuries. It was testament to the strength of GT cars. The other LNT car had minor problems that were never quite sorted and it dropped down the field.

I won't name the very experienced driver who caused the crash but he then drove through the pit lane with the back end of his engine on fire. I can't remember when I've seen anything quite so dangerous without the name of Schumacher being attached.

That was a dreadful day for the three TVRs. The Racesports Peninsular one lasted until, I think, the penultimate lap.

[mutley]

little RZD said:

mutley said:

The Speed12(?) at Spa (possibly the Bus Stop)

Its the RSR Racing Tuscan...not sure where though

Ta, It is Spa, you can tell by the Marshal suit.

[mafioso]

Never seen a TVR look so good!

[Calorus]

I reckon it should be bundled with the Blue book, too...