American Highways Are More Dangerous Than Race Tracks. Here’s Why

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By Jim Clash May 11, 2024

From time to time, I give thrill rides in stock cars at Daytona International Speedway for the NASCAR Racing Experience. As such, I get around the 2.5-mile-long, high-banked oval in less than a minute per lap, reaching speeds of 170 mph. Pretty quick.

Risky? Somewhat, but, I'd argue, less so than driving on today's over-crowded highways in a passenger vehicle. In a racecar, you’re belted in with a five-point safety harness system, and clad in a helmet, fireproof suit and HANS device. The vehicle is specially built to withstand a high-speed crash, as well, with rugged chassis construction, a roll bar, etc. A passenger car? An air bag and flimsy shoulder belt are about all you have for protection.

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