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NASCAR confronts risks head-on; Death of racing legend Dale Earnhardt sparks safety system overhaul.(Spotlight: RIMS 2007 Trends & Developments)(National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing Inc.)

Business Insurance, May, 2007 by Gonzalez, Gloria

Byline: GLORIA GONZALEZ NEW ORLEANS-Thrilling car chases at blazing speeds have made stock car racing one of the world's most popular but potentially deadly sports. The risk management department of racing's governing body, though, has taken steps to prevent or curtail the threat and impact of car wrecks that have taken the lives of drivers and injured dozens of racing fans.

The National Assn. for Stock Car Auto Racing Inc., the sanctioning body that develops and enforces the rules for racing events, has identified two key risks: the threat of injuries or death to drivers and their competitors and the possibility of debris from a car crash flying into the stands, said David Holcombe, director of risk management for NASCAR and its publicly traded...

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