IZOD IndyCar Series’s driver E.J. Viso was the first to be fitted in a mockup monocoque of the new, 2012 IndyCar Safety Cell at Dallara Automobili in Italy and development work is in progress.
During the coming weeks, drivers of different heights (from the diminutive Danica Patrick to the lenghty Justin Wilson) will, among other things, provide feedback regarding comfort, pedal positions, sightlines, headrests, steering wheel positions and leg room.
Project manager Tony Cotman says driver input is invaluable in the process of designing the chassis that will be used from the start of the 2012 season. “Most of their comments are about how they fit in the current car, what they'd like to see different in the new car and what they'd like to see different in terms of technology,” Cotman said. “Drivers want all the gadgets but obviously safety is the No. 1 priority, and if we're going to aim for slightly higher average lap speeds, safety will inevitably come up all the time. To be honest, they've had some of the best ideas.” Recent Articles
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