Racing is one of the most dangerous sport sports in the world today, manly because an accident can happen at any time.
To be a rally driver, one should not be afraid of crashing as it’s a normal occurrence in the sport but should focus on winning the race.
Rally participants drive at a very high speed of up to180 kilometres per hour as they navigate sharp bends and obstacles to be crowned champions.
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In many races you cannot miss at least one crash with the driver and the co-driver leaving the accident scene unscathed.
Recently, the various race cars have better modification with the life and safety of drivers being prioritized. These modifications protect drivers from sustaining severe injuries should a racing car roll.
So, what are these adjustments? Rally cars are fitted with a roll cage such that in the event of a crash the passenger cabin stays in one piece to shield the driver and co-driver from injury.
To Keep the driver safe, the car is fitted with a cage, which is made up of about 40 metres of high strength steel. The steel is three times stronger than any normal steel.
The purpose of a roll cage is to protect the car occupants from external elements in case of a high-speed crash and if the car rolls.
The cage is made from high-tensile steel, strong enough to withstand the impact of a crash and is also made up of flexible steel, enough to dispel energy away from the driver.
Therefore, the cage mainly offers protection to the driver when a crash occurs and absorbs energy during horrific accidents.
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