Dr. Henry Bock will retire as senior director of medical services for the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the Indy Racing League, effective Jan. 1, 2007. source: indycar.com Bock has served in that capacity at IMS since 1982 and for the IRL since it started competition in 1996. He will remain at IMS and the IRL as a medical and safety advisor. "On behalf of the entire Hulman-George family, I want to thank Henry for the many years of service to the entire enterprise, especially the Indianapolis Motor Speedway and the Indy Racing League," said Tony George, IMS and IRL chief executive officer. "His leadership and personal commitment of time have resulted in tremendous advancements in motorsports safety. We consider ourselves fortunate to be able to continue to rely on his advice and counsel." Bock began his motorsports medicine career in 1966 when he was a medical student at Indiana University School of Medicine. After graduation from IU in 1968, he served as a medical provider/consultant to the production crew of the motion picture "Winning." In 1970, Bock joined the emergency medical staff at Methodist Hospital of Indiana in Indianapolis. In the late 1970s, he traveled with the United States Auto Club's Champ Car safety team as an on-track physician and served as an assistant to IMS Medical Director Dr. Thomas Hanna. Bock succeeded Hanna in 1982. In 1996, Bock also assumed the duties of Indy Racing League director of medical services. Bock has been recognized by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for his contribution to Emergency Medical Services and was named as the 1998 Indy Racing League Achievement Award winner for his outstanding contributions to driver safety and the success of the League. In 1999, he was recognized with the Safety Award from the Championship Drivers Association. In 2004, Bock received the Herb Porter Award for his contribution to the development of the SAFER Barrier. Bock also received the "Sagamore of the Wabash" distinction from Indiana Governor Frank O'Bannon in 2000, the highest civilian honor given in the state of Indiana.
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